MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — January 6, 2026 — Leads & Copy — HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at The University of Manchester are expanding their collaboration, with HydroGraph moving from a Tier 2 to a Tier 1 member. This milestone builds on a relationship established in 2023, and supports ongoing joint work in Manchester.
HydroGraph and the GEIC have been working together to advance application development and validation activities. Together, they have built a library of case studies showing how HydroGraph’s graphene improves performance in applications. Their efforts have generated a commercial pipeline of more than 75 projects intended to develop graphene-enhanced products across sectors such as medical devices, composites and coatings. HydroGraph has scaled production from pilot quantities to about one ton per month and expects to increase output to full commercial scale as additional reactors and a new Texas facility progress throughout 2026.
The move to Tier 1 status will establish a dedicated HydroGraph laboratory within the GEIC and secure access to the centre’s facilities and technical expertise. This will allow more joint projects to move from laboratory validation to industrial trials, help reduce time to market, and integrate Manchester’s capabilities with HydroGraph’s expanding production footprint.
The expanded relationship will support deeper collaboration with strategic partners such as the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), building on engagements in Manchester to explore opportunities in North America.
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester, said that they are thrilled the partnership with HydroGraph is growing activities in the United States alongside the ARL. He noted that they are seeing real opportunities and traction in the U.S. market from an initial engagement in Manchester. Baker added that with this Tier 1 extension, HydroGraph will be able to access additional capabilities, from composites and energy storage to printing and coatings, while enjoying a dedicated laboratory in the GEIC and access to the broader resources of the University of Manchester.
Kjirstin Breure, Chief Executive Officer of HydroGraph, said that the collaboration with the GEIC has helped turn ideas into real world applications and industrial trials. She added that elevating to Tier 1 provides deeper access to facilities and expertise, speeds up innovation cycles, and supports closer collaboration with partners such as ARL. Breure said that the expanded relationship supports HydroGraph’s objectives for Manchester and for its customers.
HydroGraph and the GEIC are reaffirming Manchester’s position at the forefront of graphene innovation. Together they will continue to advance sustainable, high-performance graphene applications.
Matt Kreps,
Vice President of Investor Relations
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matt.kreps@hydrograph.com
Len Fernandes
Firecracker PR for HydroGraph
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Source: HydroGraph
