We are prioritizing non-dilutive and lower cost sources of capital. including potential government funding programs to support these efforts we have engaged a tier one group of advisors and are actively evaluating the most efficient funding pathways available to us we and our advisors are spending quality time in dc and we are pursuing multiple funding opportunities across various federal agencies these activities have included in-person meetings submitting certain proposals and or applications and establishing data rooms for diligence.

May 13, 2026 / CFO / receipt, needs a key / Steve Cates, CFO | earnings call 2026-05-13 | transcript f0012f25-657c-4a4f-aa07-5991c0d79159 | chars 7792-8334 | segment 7