ZEO ScientifiX (OTCQB: ZEOX) moves into XPRIZE Healthspan Semi-Finals stage

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ZEO ScientifiX, Inc. reported that it has been selected as a Qualified Team advancing into the Semi-Finals stage of the XPRIZE Healthspan competition. This is a $101 million global contest aimed at therapeutics that restore muscle, cognitive, and immune function by at least 10 years in older adults.

The company is now preparing its Finals Application and plans to move its regenerative biologics platform into controlled clinical evaluation during the Semi-Finals. ZEO focuses on extracellular vesicle (exosome) therapeutics and advanced delivery systems targeting biological mechanisms of aging and inflammation, operating from laboratories at Nova Southeastern University.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Competition prize pool: $101 million Target function improvement (minimum): 10 years Target function improvement (goal): 20 years +3 more

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Competition prize pool $101 million Size of XPRIZE Healthspan global competition

Target function improvement (minimum) 10 years Minimum restoration of muscle, cognitive, and immune function

Target function improvement (goal) 20 years Goal for improvement in key functions in older adults

Participant age range 65-80 years Age range of persons targeted by XPRIZE Healthspan

Therapeutic timeframe 1 year or less Timeframe to achieve functional restoration in competition design

Press release exhibit number 99.1 Press release attached as exhibit to the 8-K

Key Terms

XPRIZE Healthspan, regenerative biologics, extracellular vesicle (exosome) therapeutics, clinical-stage biotechnology company, +1 more

5 terms

XPRIZE Healthspan financial

"advancing into the Semi-Finals stage of the XPRIZE Healthspan, a $101 million global competition"

regenerative biologics medical

"ZEO’s therapeutic platform focuses on regenerative biologics, specifically extracellular vesicle (exosome) therapeutics"

extracellular vesicle (exosome) therapeutics medical

"specifically extracellular vesicle (exosome) therapeutics and next-generation delivery systems"

clinical-stage biotechnology company financial

"a clinical-stage biotechnology company, today announced its selection as a Qualified Team"

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Certain statements contained in this press release should be considered forward-looking statements"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2026

ZEO SCIENTIFIX, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		000-55008		47-4180540
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3321 College Avenue, Suite 246 Davie, Florida		33314
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (888) 963-7881

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

As used in this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”), and unless otherwise indicated, the terms “the Company,” “ZEO,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On April 7, 2026, ZEO issued a press release announcing its selection as a Qualified Team advancing into the Semi-Finals stage of the XPRIZE Healthspan competition.

A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated April 7, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: April 7, 2026	ZEO SCIENTIFIX, INC.
	By:	/s/ Ian T. Bothwell
		Ian T. Bothwell Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

ZEO ScientifiX (OTCQB: ZEOX) Selected as Qualified Team Advancing into the XPRIZE Healthspan Semi-Finals Stage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Davie, Florida — Tuesday, April 7, 2026

ZEO ScientifiX, Inc. (OTCQB: ZEOX) (“ZEO” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, today announced its selection as a Qualified Team advancing into the Semi-Finals stage of the XPRIZE Healthspan, a $101 million global competition designed to revolutionize human aging by developing therapeutics that restore muscle, cognitive, and immune function by a minimum of 10 years, with a goal of 20 years, in persons aged 65-80 years, in one year or less.

Following the review of its Qualifying Submission by XPRIZE Healthspan judges, ZEO is now preparing its Finals Application.

ZEO’s therapeutic platform focuses on regenerative biologics, specifically extracellular vesicle (exosome) therapeutics and next-generation delivery systems designed to target the underlying biological mechanisms of aging and inflammation. The Company operates advanced laboratory facilities within the Center for Collaborative Research at Nova Southeastern University, Florida’s largest private research university.

“We believe that this represents a pivotal moment in medicine,” said Dr. George C. Shapiro, MD, FACC, Chief Medical Officer of ZEO. “We are moving from treating disease to directly influencing the biology of aging. Our focus is on translating regenerative biologic science into clinically actionable therapies that can improve function across multiple systems.”

World-Class Multidisciplinary Team

In connection with the preparation of its Finals Application, ZEO has assembled a multidisciplinary team with deep expertise across clinical medicine, gene therapy, regenerative biologics, and clinical trial execution:

● Dr. George C. Shapiro, MD, FACC — Chief Medical Officer of ZEO ScientifiX, is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease with more than 35 years of clinical experience and has served as principal investigator on multiple FDA-regulated clinical studies.

● Elizabeth Parrish — Founder and CEO of BioViva, is a pioneer in human gene therapy focused on telomerase and longevity pathways.

● Dr. Bill Andrews, PhD — A leading authority in telomere biology, widely recognized for his work in cellular aging and telomerase activation.

● Dr. Brian Kennedy, PhD — Former CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and current leader of the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme at the National University of Singapore.

● Dr. Marilyn Glassberg, MD — Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago, board-certified pulmonologist, and internationally recognized leader in pulmonary fibrosis and regenerative medicine.

● Dr. Sharon J. Elliot, PhD — Professor at Loyola University Chicago and a leading researcher in exosome cargo biology, fibrosis, and regenerative signaling.

● Dr. Michael Bellio, PhD — VP of Research & Manufacturing at ZEO, a published researcher in extracellular vesicle and stem cell biology with extensive work in therapeutic applications of regenerative biologics.

● Dr. David Karli, MD — A Harvard-trained physician with over 25 years of experience, having analyzed clinical data from more than 6,000 patients using advanced regenerative technologies.

● Dr. Daniel Rothenstein, PhD — Director of Biostatistics at Pluri Biotech, bringing over two decades of experience in FDA-regulated clinical trial design and regulatory submissions

● Lior Raviv — Chief Technology Officer of Pluri Inc., with over 15 years of experience in biotechnology and advanced biologics manufacturing, specializing in GMP process development, scale-up, and clinical-grade production of cell-based therapies.

Advancing Regenerative Medicine

During the Semi-Finals stage, ZEO will seek to advance its therapeutic platform into controlled clinical evaluation, generating human data on safety, biological activity, and functional outcomes across key domains including muscle, cognition, and immune function.

The data generated is expected to support the execution of controlled clinical trials aligned with XPRIZE Healthspan’s objectives.

This achievement follows ZEO’s recent appointment as the official regenerative medicine educational partner for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).

About ZEO ScientifiX, Inc.

ZEO ScientifiX, Inc. (OTCQB: ZEOX) is an SEC-reporting, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of regenerative biologics. Operating out of Nova Southeastern University’s Center of Collaborative Research, the Company translates emerging science into scalable clinical solutions. For more information, visit https://zeoscientifix.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the uncertainty of ZEO being selected as a finalist, the ability of the Company to timely complete its Finals Application, objectives being met and outcomes resulting as intended and the availability of needed funding. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could vary dramatically. ZEO has no intention and specifically disclaims any duty to update the information in this press release.

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About XPRIZE

XPRIZE is the recognized global leader in designing and executing large-scale competitions to solve humanity’s greatest challenges. For over 30 years, its unique model has democratized crowd-sourced innovation and scientifically scalable solutions that accelerate a more equitable and abundant future. Visit xprize.org for more information.

Media Contact:

ZEO ScientifiX, Inc.

Karlista Maroney

Director of Growth Strategy

IR@zeoscientifix.com

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FAQ

What did ZEO ScientifiX (ZEOX) announce in its latest 8-K filing?

ZEO ScientifiX announced it was selected as a Qualified Team advancing into the Semi-Finals of the XPRIZE Healthspan competition. The company will now prepare its Finals Application and plans to advance its regenerative biologics platform into controlled clinical evaluation aligned with the competition’s objectives.

What is the XPRIZE Healthspan competition mentioned by ZEOX?

The XPRIZE Healthspan is a $101 million global competition focused on therapeutics that restore muscle, cognitive, and immune function in older adults. It targets improvements of at least 10 years, with a goal of 20 years, in people aged 65-80 within one year or less.

How does ZEO ScientifiX’s technology relate to the XPRIZE Healthspan goals?

ZEO ScientifiX is developing regenerative biologics, including extracellular vesicle (exosome) therapeutics and next-generation delivery systems. These are designed to influence biological mechanisms of aging and inflammation, with the aim of improving function across muscle, cognitive, and immune systems as required by XPRIZE Healthspan.

What stage has ZEO ScientifiX reached in the XPRIZE Healthspan process?

ZEO ScientifiX has advanced to the Semi-Finals stage of the XPRIZE Healthspan competition as a Qualified Team. During this stage, the company intends to generate human data on safety, biological activity, and functional outcomes to support controlled clinical trials aligned with the competition’s objectives.

Where does ZEO ScientifiX conduct its regenerative medicine research?

ZEO ScientifiX operates advanced laboratory facilities within the Center for Collaborative Research at Nova Southeastern University. This location, at Florida’s largest private research university, supports the company’s work translating regenerative biologic science into scalable, clinically focused therapies targeting aging and inflammation.

What kind of company is ZEO ScientifiX (ZEOX)?

ZEO ScientifiX is an SEC-reporting, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on regenerative biologics. It emphasizes research, development, and manufacturing of therapies such as extracellular vesicle (exosome) therapeutics, aiming to convert emerging regenerative science into practical clinical solutions for aging-related conditions.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 22.2 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 2.9 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 33.4 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 21.8 KB