Focus Graphite Secures Up to $300K in IPON Funding to Advance Patent-Pending Battery Technology
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) has secured acceptance into the Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) program, gaining access to up to $300,000 in non-dilutive funding. The program will cover 80% of eligible costs for patent protection and commercialization of the company's silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite technology.
The funding will support patent drafting, prosecution, trademark registration, and commercialization efforts in key markets including Canada, United States, Europe, and Korea. Focus Graphite is partnering with MBM Intellectual Property Law to expand its international IP footprint, targeting both commercial applications (electric mobility, grid storage) and defense applications (unmanned systems, military power sources).
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) ha ottenuto l'accettazione nel programma Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), accedendo a fino a 300.000 dollari di finanziamenti non diluitivi. Il programma coprirà l'80% dei costi eleggibili per la protezione patrimoniale e la commercializzazione della tecnologia di grafite sferoidale migliorata con silicio dell'azienda.
Il finanziamento sosterrà la redazione e la prosecuzione delle domande di brevetto, la registrazione dei marchi e le attività di commercializzazione in mercati chiave tra cui Canada, Stati Uniti, Europa e Corea. Focus Graphite sta collaborando con MBM Intellectual Property Law per espandere la propria impronta IP internazionale, mirando sia a applicazioni commerciali (mobilità elettrica, stoccaggio di rete) sia a applicazioni difensive (sistemi senza pilota, fonti di energia militare).
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) ha obtenido aceptación en el programa Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), accediendo a hasta 300.000 dólares en financiamiento no dilutivo. El programa cubrirá el 80% de los costos elegibles para la protección de patentes y la comercialización de la tecnología de grafito esferoidal mejorado con silicio de la empresa.
La financiación apoyará la redacción y la prosecución de patentes, el registro de marcas y los esfuerzos de comercialización en mercados clave, entre ellos Canadá, Estados Unidos, Europa y Corea. Focus Graphite se está asociando con MBM Intellectual Property Law para ampliar su huella de IP internacional, apuntando tanto a aplicaciones comerciales (movilidad eléctrica, almacenamiento en red) como a aplicaciones de defensa (sistemas no tripulados, fuentes de energía militares).
Focus Graphite(OTCQB: FCSMF)가 Intellectual Property Ontario(IPON) 프로그램에 선정되어 비희석 자금으로 최대 30만 달러에 접근하게 되었습니다. 이 프로그램은 회사의 실리콘 강화 구형흑연 기술의 특허 보호 및 상용화를 위한 자격 비용의 80%를 커버합니다.
자금은 특허 초안 작성, 소송(청구), 상표 등록, 및 상용화 노력을 캐나다, 미국, 유럽, 한국 등 주요 시장에서 지원할 예정입니다. Focus Graphite는 MBM Intellectual Property Law와 협력하여 국제 IP 입지를 확장하고, 상용 응용(전기 모빌리티, 그리드 저장)과 방위 응용(무인 시스템, 군용 전원) 모두를 목표로 합니다.
Focus Graphite (OTCQB : FCSMF) a été accepté dans le programme Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), donnant accès à jusqu'à 300.000 $ de financement non dilutif. Le programme couvrira 80% des coûts éligibles pour la protection des brevets et la commercialisation de la technologie de graphite sphéroïdisé amélioré par silice de l'entreprise.
Le financement soutiendra la rédaction et la poursuite des brevets, l'enregistrement des marques et les efforts de commercialisation sur des marchés clés tels que Canada, États-Unis, Europe et Corée. Focus Graphite s'associe à MBM Intellectual Property Law pour étendre son empreinte IP internationale, visant à la fois des applications commerciales (mobilité électrique, stockage en réseau) et des applications de défense (systèmes sans pilote, sources d'énergie militaires).
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) hat die Aufnahme in das Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) Programm erhalten und Zugang zu bis zu 300.000 USD an nicht verwässernden Mitteln bekommen. Das Programm deckt 80% der zulässigen Kosten für Patentschutz und Kommerzialisierung der siliziumverstärkten sphärischen Graphit-Technologie des Unternehmens ab.
Die Finanzierung wird die Patentrechtsausarbeitung, die Verfolgung von Patenten, die Markenanmeldung und die Kommerzialisierungsbemühungen in Schlüsselmärkten einschließlich Kanada, Vereinigte Staaten, Europa und Korea unterstützen. Focus Graphite arbeitet mit MBM Intellectual Property Law zusammen, um seine internationale IP-Bilanz zu erweitern und sowohl kommerzielle Anwendungen (elektrische Mobilität, Netzspeicherung) als auch Verteidigungsanwendungen (unbemannte Systeme, militärische Energielieferanten) anzustreben.
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) حظي بالقبول في برنامج Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON)، ليحصل على إمكانية الوصول إلى حتى 300,000 دولار من التمويل غير المخفِّض. سيغطي البرنامج 80% من التكاليف المؤهلة للحماية من البراءات وتفعيل تكنولوجية الجرافيت الكروي المحسن بالسيليكون التابع للشركة.
سيُدعم التمويل صياغة البراءات ومتابعتها، وتسجيل العلامات التجارية، وجهود الترويج في الأسواق الرئيسية بما في ذلك كندا، الولايات المتحدة، أوروبا وكوريا. تتعاون Focus Graphite مع MBM Intellectual Property Law لتوسيع حضورها الدولي في الملكية الفكرية، مع استهداف التطبيقات التجارية (التنقل الكهربائي، تخزين الشبكة) وتطبيقات الدفاع (الأنظمة بدون طيار، مصادر الطاقة العسكرية).
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) 已获得安大略省知识产权计划（IPON）的认可，获得高达 300,000美元 的非稀释资金。该计划将覆盖符合条件的专利保护及公司硅增强球状石墨技术的商业化的 80% 成本。
资金将资助专利起草、诉讼、商标注册以及在包括 加拿大、美国、欧洲和韩国 在内的关键市场的商业化努力。Focus Graphite 正与 MBM Intellectual Property Law 合作，扩大其国际知识产权布局，目标涉及商业应用（电动出行、网格存储）以及防务应用（无人系统、军事电源）。
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- Patent applications still pending and subject to successful prosecution
- Regulatory approvals required for defense applications
Non-dilutive funding to strengthen IP, branding, and commercialization of Focus Graphite's silicon-enhanced battery technology and advanced materials portfolio
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 22, 2025) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, is pleased to announce its acceptance into the Intellectual Property Ontario ("IPON") program. IPON is a Government of Ontario initiative designed to help innovative companies protect and commercialize their intellectual property ("IP"). This non-dilutive funding will help accelerate patent protection and global commercialization of the Company's proprietary silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite technology.
Under Tier 2 of the IPON program, Focus will gain access to up to
Focus's patent-pending technology is currently being advanced for protection in key jurisdictions including Canada, the United States, Europe, and Korea. The Company is working with MBM Intellectual Property Law ("MBM"), a leading Canadian IP firm based in Ottawa and an IPON-approved service provider, to expand its international IP footprint. IPON funding will directly support these efforts by enabling legal and commercialization services, while also laying the groundwork for future trademark registrations, copyright protections and branding strategies related to Focus's advanced material portfolio. This includes IP for product information bulletins, technical documentation, and marketing content that support commercialization across both commercial and defence applications.
Jason Latkowcer, Vice President, Corporate Development, stated, "Our acceptance into the IPON program and the opportunity for non-dilutive funding comes at a pivotal time for Focus Graphite. This support will help us protect our patents, advance the commercialization of our silicon-enhanced battery technology, and strengthen the identity of our growing advanced materials portfolio. We continue to prioritize both commercial and defence markets, and our Ottawa headquarters provides direct access to a leading defence innovation community that is driving dual-use technologies."
Focus is positioning its silicon-enhanced graphite technology as a dual-use solution for both high-growth commercial markets and mission-critical defence applications. Civilian use cases include electric mobility, grid-scale storage, and portable electronics, while military applications range from unmanned aerial systems and drones to compact, ruggedized power sources for war fighter gear and directed-energy platforms. The Company is actively pursuing procurement and licensing pathways with NATO partners, the Government of Canada (including the Department of National Defence), the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD"), and other allies defence and commercial OEMs. These efforts are subject to regulatory approvals and the successful prosecution of its pending patents.
About Intellectual Property Ontario
Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) is a provincial agency created to help Ontario businesses and researchers maximize the value of their intellectual property. IPON provides education, strategy development, and direct funding to support IP creation, protection, and commercialization. Through its Tier 2 funding stream, clients can access up to
For more information, please visit www.ip-ontario.ca.
About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two
Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.
Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals — reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com.
Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
dhanisch@focusgraphite.com
+1 (613) 612-6060
Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com
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In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated benefits of Focus Graphite's acceptance into the Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) program; the Company's ability to access non-dilutive funding and legal services under Tier 2 of the program; the advancement and international protection of its patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite technology in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Korea; the development of associated trademarks, copyrights, and branding strategies; and the creation of intellectual property for product information bulletins, technical documentation, and marketing content. This forward-looking information also includes statements regarding the technology's commercial and defence applications, its potential use in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, energy storage systems, and military-grade platforms such as drones, autonomous systems, and directed-energy devices, as well as the Company's strategy to commercialize and license its innovations across global markets and engage with government agencies and commercial OEMs.
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