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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2024

☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from _______ to ________

Commission File number 000-30262

KNOW LABS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Nevada		90-0273142
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

619 Western Avenue, Suite 610 Seattle, Washington 98104		98104
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

206-903-1351

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

619 Western Avenue, Suite 610, Seattle, Washington USA

(Former name, address, and fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share		KNWN		OTC Markets

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☒
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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The number of shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, issued and outstanding as of February 14, 2025: 112,423,912 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None.

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PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3

	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024	3

	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023	4

	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit	5

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023	6

	Notes to the Financial Statements	7

ITEM 2	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19

ITEM 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	29

ITEM 4	Controls and Procedures	30

PART II	OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	31

ITEM 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	32

ITEM 3	Defaults upon Senior Securities	32

ITEM 4	Other Information	32

ITEM 6	Exhibits	33

	SIGNATURES	34

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

KNOW LABS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Unaudited

	December 31, 2024			September 30, 2024 (1)
ASSETS	Unaudited

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,032,329		$	3,110,755
Total current assets		1,032,329			3,110,755

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET		56,913			66,796

OTHER ASSETS
Other assets		149,174			149,174
Operating lease right-of-use asset		309,011			337,703

TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,547,427		$	3,664,428

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable - trade	$	889,009		$	552,680
Accrued expenses		92,086			101,582
Accrued expenses - related parties		103,473			84,573
Current portion of convertible notes payable, net		2,128,687			2,855,058
Current portion of convertible notes payable - related parties		1,876,073			1,460,926
Current portion of operating lease right-of-use liability		109,960			108,560
Total current liabilities		5,199,288			5,163,379

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Operating lease liability, net of current portion		218,196			249,728
Non-current portion of convertible notes payable, net		44,843			407,522
Total liabilities		5,462,327			5,820,629

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 11)

STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, Series C and D shares issued and outstanding as follows:
Series C Convertible Preferred stock $0.001 par value, 30,000 shares authorized, 17,858 shares issued and outstanding at 12/31/2024 and 9/30/2024, respectively		1,790			1,790
Series D Convertible Preferred stock $0.001 par value, 20,000 shares authorized, 10,161 shares issued and outstanding at 12/31/2024 and 9/30/2024, respectively		1,015			1,015
Common stock - $0.001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 111,166,117 and 108,097,936 shares issued and outstanding at 12/31/2024 and 9/30/2024, respectively		111,089			108,021
Additional paid in capital		139,405,148			136,468,855
Accumulated deficit		(143,433,942	)		(138,735,882	)
Total stockholders' deficit		(3,914,900	)		(2,156,201	)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT	$	1,547,427		$	3,664,428

(1)	Derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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KNOW LABS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Unaudited

	Three Months Ended,
	December 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
OPERATING EXPENSES-
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES	$	802,102		$	1,486,388
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES		1,965,133			2,011,246
Total operating expenses		2,767,235			3,497,634
OPERATING LOSS		(2,767,235	)		(3,497,634	)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Interest income		13,824			51,010
Interest expense		(1,183,799	)		-
Loss on debt extinguishment		(728,298	)		-
Total other (expense) income, net		(1,898,273	)		51,010

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(4,665,508	)		(3,446,624	)

Income tax expense		-			-

NET LOSS		(4,665,508	)		(3,446,624	)

Deemed dividends on Series C and D Preferred Stock		(32,552	)		(63,629	)

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$	(4,698,060	)	$	(3,510,253	)

Basic and diluted loss per share	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.04	)

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding- basic and diluted		108,468,489			81,094,007

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY

Unaudited

	Series C Convertible				Series D Convertible								Additional					Total Stockholders'
	Preferred Stock				Preferred Stock				Common Stock				Paid in		Accumulated			Equity/
	Shares		$		Shares		$		Shares		$		Capital		Deficit			(Deficit)
Balance as of October 1, 2023		17,858	$	1,790		10,161	$	1,015		80,358,463	$	80,358	$	125,501,537	$	(121,840,788	)	$	3,743,912
Stock compensation expense - employee options		-		-		-		-		-		-		699,246		-			699,246
Issuance of common stock for services		-		-		-		-		105,000		105		26,145		-			26,250
Deemed dividends on Series C and D Preferred Stock		-		-		-		-		-		-		63,629		(63,629	)		-
Isssuance of common stock for common stock offering		-		-		-		-		883,061		884		202,221		-			203,105
Net loss		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		(3,446,624	)		(3,446,624	)
Balance as of December 31, 2023		17,858		1,790		10,161		1,015		81,346,524		81,347		126,492,778		(125,351,041	)		1,225,889

Balance as of October 1, 2024		17,858	$	1,790		10,161	$	1,015		108,097,936	$	108,021	$	136,468,855	$	(138,735,882	)	$	(2,156,201	)
Stock compensation expense - employee options		-		-		-		-		-		-		550,703		-			550,703
Deemed dividends on Series C and D Preferred Stock		-		-		-		-		-		-		32,552		(32,552	)		-
Isssuance of common stock for common stock offering		-		-		-		-		1,250,000		1,250		298,750		-			300,000
Issuance of common stock for debt payment		-		-		-		-		1,818,181		1,818		238,182		-			240,000
Repricing of convertible notes payable and warrants		-		-		-		-		-		-		1,302,607		-			1,302,607
Extension of warrants		-		-		-		-		-		-		513,499		-			513,499
Net loss		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		(4,665,508	)		(4,665,508	)
Balance as of December 31, 2024		17,858	$	1,790		10,161	$	1,015		111,166,117	$	111,089	$	139,405,148	$	(143,433,942	)	$	(3,914,900	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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KNOW LABS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Unaudited

	Three Months Ended,
	December 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(4,665,508	)	$	(3,446,624	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		9,883			18,724
Stock based compensation - stock option grants		550,703			699,246
Issuance of common stock for services		-			26,250
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use asset		28,692			47,523
Loss on debt extinguishment		728,298			-
Interest expense for repricing of warrants		233,644			-
Interest expense for extension of warrants		513,499			-
Amortization of debt issuance costs		386,762			-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other long-term assets		-			(3,001	)
Operating lease right-of-use liability		(30,132	)		(48,759	)
Accounts payable - trade and accrued expenses		345,733			(686,006	)
NET CASH (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(1,898,426	)		(3,392,647	)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of research and development equipment		-			(12,697	)
NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:		-			(12,697	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of note payable		(480,000	)		-
Proceeds from issuance of common stock offering, net		300,000			203,105
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(180,000	)		203,105

NET (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(2,078,426	)		(3,202,239	)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		3,110,755			8,023,716

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	1,032,329		$	4,821,477

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	39,000		$	-
Taxes paid	$	-		$	-

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activity:
Deemed dividends on Series C and D Preferred Stock	$	32,552		$	63,629
Common stock issued for debt payment	$	240,000		$	-
Repricing of convertible notes payable and warrants	$	1,302,607		$	-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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KNOW LABS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Know Labs, Inc, (“the Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of our management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the fiscal periods presented have been included.

These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2024 and as amended on December 10, 2024. The results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year, or for any other fiscal period.

1. ORGANIZATION

Know Labs, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada in 1998. The Company currently has authorized 305,000,000 shares of capital stock, of which 300,000,000 are shares of voting common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 5,000,000 are shares preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share.

The Company is focused on the development and commercialization of our proprietary sensor technology utilizing radio and microwave spectroscopy. When paired with our machine learning platform, our technology is capable of uniquely identifying and measuring almost any material or analyte using electromagnetic energy to detect, record, identify, and measure the unique “signature” of said materials or analytes.

The focus for our first application of our platform sensor technology has been in a product to non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels. Our device will provide the user with real-time information on their blood glucose levels. We launched the Generation 2 working prototype device during the year ended September 30, 2024. This device embodies the sensor which has been used in internal clinical testing. The device, which is a wearable format and may be a final form factor, ready for commercialization. That device will be utilized in expanded internal and external testing. The device may be refined over time and will require FDA clearance prior to entering the market. While we continue work on this device we have recently initiated formal activities to license our platform technology in other fields of use. This activity, the Know Labs Technology Licensing (KTL) was recently announced and formalized in response to external demand for access to our platform technology.

2. LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN

The Company has cash and cash equivalents of $1,032,329 and a net working capital deficit of $4,166,959 as of December 31, 2024. The Company anticipates that it will record losses from operations for the foreseeable future. The Company’s ability to transition profitable operations is dependent upon achieving a level of revenues adequate to support its cost structure. The Company believes that it has enough available cash and flexibility with its operating expenses to operate until April 30, 2025.

On December 12, 2024, the Company entered into subscription agreements with certain investors for a registered direct offering of 1,250,000 units consisting of one share of the Company’s common stock, and one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.24 per share of Common Stock at an offering price of $0.24 per Unit, for an aggregate purchase price of $300,000. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the Offering were approximately $300,000, before deducting fees payable to the placement agent and advisors and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, and excluding the proceeds from any exercise of the warrants. The offer and sale of the units was made pursuant to the Company’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-276246) (the “Registration Statement”) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 22, 2023 and declared effective by the SEC on January 11, 2024, as supplemented by a prospectus supplement dated December 13, 2024 and filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) (the “Prospectus Supplement”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

On December 31, 2024, the Company entered into a Capital on Demand Sales Agreement (“Sales Agreement”) with JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC, as sales agent, pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, offer and sell shares of its common stock, through or to JonesTrading as its sales agent or manager.

The offer and sale of the Shares will be made pursuant to the Company’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-276246) (the “Registration Statement”) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 22, 2023 and declared effective by the SEC on January 11, 2024, as supplemented by a prospectus supplement dated December 31, 2024 and filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) (the “Prospectus Supplement”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Pursuant to the Prospectus Supplement, the Company may offer and sell up to a maximum of $5,000,000 of Shares under the Sales Agreement.

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The proceeds of warrants currently outstanding, to the extent not exercised on a cashless basis, may generate potential proceeds. We cannot provide assurance that any of these warrants will be exercised.

Management of the Company intends to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity securities or debt. The Company is currently working on some capital fund raising transactions. There can be no assurance that, in the event the Company requires additional financing, such financing will be available at terms acceptable to the Company, if at all. Failure to generate sufficient cash flows from operations, raise additional capital and reduce discretionary spending could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to achieve its intended business objectives. As a result, the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern has not been alleviated. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Basis of Presentation –These consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Particle. Intercompany items and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company classifies highly liquid temporary investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased as cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions. Balances at US banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risk for cash on deposit.

Property and Equipment – Equipment consists of machinery, leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures, which are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives or lease period of the relevant asset, generally 2-5 years, except for leasehold improvements which are depreciated over 5 years.

Long-Lived Assets – The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets under certain circumstances are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value. Assets to be disposed of and assets not expected to provide any future service potential to the Company are recorded at the lower of carrying amount or fair value (less the projected cost associated with selling the asset).

Revenue Recognition – The Company determines revenue recognition from contracts with customers through the following steps:

	·	identification of the contract, or contracts, with the customer;

	·	identification of the performance obligations in the contract;

	·	determination of the transaction price;

	·	allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

	·	recognition of the revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation.

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

Research and Development Expenses – Research and development expenses consist of the cost of officers, employees, consultants and contractors who design, engineer and develop new products and processes as well as materials, supplies and facilities used in producing prototypes.

The Company’s current research and development efforts are primarily focused on improving its radio frequency spectroscopy technology and its first focus on non-invasive monitoring of blood glucose levels; extending its capacity and developing new and unique applications for this technology. The Company believes that continued development of new and enhanced technologies is essential to its future success. The Company incurred expenses of $802,102 and $1,486,388 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, on development activities.

Advertising – Advertising costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses as incurred. Advertising and marketing costs were $0 and $45,500 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments – ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;

Level 2 – Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

The recorded value of other financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 are based upon the short-term nature of the assets and liabilities. The fair value of the Company’s convertible notes payable are not readily available given the terms and conditions, including the conversion features, are complex.

The Company has a money market account which is considered a Level 1 asset. The balance as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024 was $855,736 and $2,941,616, respectively. No other assets or liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring nature.

Derivative Financial Instruments – Pursuant to ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging”, the Company evaluates all of its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. The Company then determines if an embedded derivative must be bifurcated and separately accounted for. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations. For stock-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within twelve months of the balance sheet date.

The Company determined that the conversion features for purposes of bifurcation within its currently outstanding convertible notes payable were immaterial and there was no derivative liability to be recorded as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024.

Stock Based Compensation – The Company has share-based compensation plans under which employees, consultants, suppliers and directors may be granted restricted stock, as well as options and warrants to purchase shares of Company common stock at the fair market value at the time of grant. Stock-based compensation is measured by the Company at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, over the requisite service period under ASC 718. The Company recognizes stock compensation costs utilizing the fair value methodology over the related period of benefit.

Convertible Securities – Based upon ASC 815-15, the Company has adopted a sequencing approach regarding the application of ASC 815-40 to convertible securities. The Company will evaluate its contracts based upon the earliest issuance date. In the event partial reclassification of contracts subject to ASC 815-40-25 is necessary, due to the Company’s inability to demonstrate it has sufficient shares authorized and unissued, shares will be allocated on the basis of issuance date, with the earliest issuance date receiving first allocation of shares. If a reclassification of an instrument were required, it would result in the instrument issued latest being reclassified first.

Net Loss per Share – Under the provisions of ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share,” basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the periods presented. Diluted net loss per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. Deemed dividends to preferred shareholders increase the net loss available to common shareholders and impact the net loss per share calculation.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 111,166,117 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2024, there were options outstanding for the purchase of 24,813,670 shares of our common stock (including unearned stock option grants totaling 3,869,825 shares related to performance targets), warrants for the purchase of 50,729,361 shares of the Company’s common stock, 8,106,356 shares of our common stock issuable, collectively, upon the conversion of the Company’s Series C and D Convertible Preferred Stock, and approximately 668,491 shares of our common stock, collectively, reserved to pay accrued dividends on the Company’s Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company currently has 9,396,108 shares of the Company’s common stock are issuable upon conversion of convertible debentures of $3,466,658 and up to 13,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are issuable upon conversion of convertible debentures of $582,945. Further, under the current terms of the Company’s Series C and D Convertible Preferred Stock, and assuming no changes in the ownership thereof, going forward on a quarterly basis the Company will accrete as a preferred dividend the value of approximately 160,000 shares of common stock, which are issuable if such dividends become payable as additional shares of preferred stock, and such preferred stock is then converted into common stock. All of the foregoing shares could potentially dilute future earnings per share but are excluded from the December 31, 2024, calculation of net loss per share because their impact is antidilutive.

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As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 81,346,524 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2023, there were options outstanding for the purchase of 28,220,473 shares of our common stock (including unearned stock option grants totaling 4,179,825 shares related to performance targets), warrants for the purchase of 20,984,961 shares of our common stock, 8,108,356 shares of the Company’s common stock issuable, collectively, upon the conversion of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and approximately 3,201,534 shares of our common stock, collectively, reserved to pay accrued dividends on our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company currently had 9,020,264 shares of its common stock at the then price of $0.25 per share reserved and are issuable upon conversion of convertible debentures of $2,761,931. Further, under the current terms of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and assuming no changes in the ownership thereof, going forward on a quarterly basis the Company will accrete as a preferred dividend the value of approximately 160,000 shares of common stock, which are issuable if such dividends become payable as additional shares of preferred stock, and such preferred stock is then converted into common stock. All of the foregoing shares could potentially dilute future earnings per share but are excluded from the December 31, 2023, calculation of net loss per share because their impact is antidilutive.

Comprehensive loss – Comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity of a business during a period from non-owner sources. There were no differences between net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and comprehensive loss for those periods.

Dividend Policy – The Company has never paid any cash dividends and intends, for the foreseeable future, to retain any future earnings for the development of its business. The Company’s future dividend policy will be determined by the board of directors on the basis of various factors, including results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and investment opportunities.

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Based on the Company’s review of accounting standard updates recently issued, those standards not yet required to be adopted and proposed standards for the future, the Company does believe such items are expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024 was comprised of the following:

	Useful Lives	December 31, 2024			September 30, 2024
Machinery and equipment	2-3 years	$	279,683		$	279,683
Furniture and fixtures	3 years		21,366			21,366
Less: accumulated depreciation			(244,136	)		(234,253	)
		$	56,913		$	66,796

Total depreciation expense was $9,883 and $18,724 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Equipment is used primarily for research and development purposes and accordingly $9,388 and $17,788 in depreciation is classified in research and development expenses during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

5. LEASES

Lease agreements are evaluated to determine whether an arrangement is or contains a lease in accordance with ASC 842, Leases. Right of use lease assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The incremental borrowing taking into consideration the Company’s credit quality and borrowing rate for similar assets is used in determining the present value of future payments. Lease expense is recorded as general and administrative expenses on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. We elected the package of transitional practical expedients, under which we (1) did not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (2) we did not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases and (3) we did not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. Additionally, we elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning it does not recognize right-of use assets or lease liabilities for those leases. We also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all asset classes. The Company adopted ASC 842 effective October 1, 2022 and the adoption did not have any impact on previously reported stockholders’ deficit

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The Company has entered into operating leases for office and development facilities which range from two to three years and include options to renew. The Company determines whether an arrangement is or contains a lease based upon the unique facts and circumstances at the inception of the lease. Operating lease liabilities and their corresponding right-of-use asses are recorded based upon the present value of the lease payments over the expected lease term. As of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024 total operating lease liabilities were $328,156 and $358,288, respectively. Right of use assets totaled approximately $309,011 and $337,703 at December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively. In the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized $33,000 and $62,000, respectively in total lease costs for the leases. Because the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments.

The weighted average remaining lease term for the operating leases was 31 months at December 31, 2024 and the weighted average discount rate was 7% as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024.

The minimum future lease payments as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:

Year Ended December 31,
2025	$	128,829
2026		144,883
2027		86,812
Total remaining payments		360,524
Less imputed interest		(32,369	)
Total lease liability	$	328,155

6. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND NOTE PAYABLE

Convertible notes payable as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024 are summarized below:

	December 31, 2024		September 30, 2024
Convertible note- Clayton A. Struve	$	1,590,585	$	1,301,005
Convertible note- Ronald P. Erickson and affiliates		1,876,073		1,460,926
Lind Global Fund II LP		582,945		1,961,575
	$	4,049,603	$	4,723,506

Long term	$	44,843	$	407,522
Short term - third party		2,128,687		2,855,058
Short term - related party		1,876,073		1,460,926
	$	4,049,603	$	4,723,506

Convertible Promissory Notes with Clayton A. Struve

The Company owes Clayton A. Struve, a significant stockholder, $1,590,585 under convertible promissory or OID notes. The Company recorded accrued interest of $103,473 and $101,852 as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively. On September 15, 2023, the due dates on the notes were extended to September 30, 2024. The Company expensed $230,005 as loss on debt extinguishment during the three months ended December 31, 2023 related to the extension of the notes. On December 17, 2024, the due dates on the notes were further extended to September 30, 2025. The Company expensed $302,823 as loss on debt extinguishment during the three months ended December 31, 2024 related to the extension of the notes.

The Company recorded in convertible note payable the incremental value related to the conversion feature and as such, we recorded the extension value as an expense with an offset to convertible note payable. The extension value will be reclassified to equity upon conversion. The Company is currently working on a further extension for the notes.

Convertible Redeemable Promissory Notes with J3E2A2Z – Related Party

The Company owes Ronald P. Erickson and J3E2A2Z, an entity affiliated and controlled by Ronald P. Erickson owed $1,876,073 under convertible promissory notes. On March 16, 2018, the Company entered into a Note and Account Payable Conversion Agreement pursuant to which (a) all $664,233 currently owing under the J3E2A2Z Notes was converted to a Convertible Redeemable Promissory Note in the principal amount of $664,233, and (b) all $519,833 of the J3E2A2Z Account Payable was converted into a Convertible Redeemable Promissory Note in the principal amount of $519,833 together with a warrant to purchase up to 1,039,666 shares of common stock of our for a period of five years. The initial exercise price of the warrants described above was $0.50 per share, also subject to certain adjustments. The Company recorded accrued interest of $92,086 as of December 31, 2024.

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On September 15, 2023, the due dates on the notes were extended to September 30, 2024. The Company expensed $276,860 as interest during the three months ended December 31, 2023 related to the extension of the notes. The Company recorded in convertible note payable the incremental value related to the conversion feature and as such, we recorded the extension value as an expense with an offset to convertible note payable. The extension value will be amortized to equity upon conversion.

On October 22, 2024, the due dates on the notes were further extended to September 30, 2025 and increased the interest rate from 6% to 8%. The Company expensed $425,475 as interest during the three months ended December 31, 2024 related to the extension of the notes. The Company recorded in convertible note payable the incremental value related to the conversion feature and as such, we recorded the extension value as an expense with an offset to convertible note payable. The extension value will be amortized to equity upon conversion.

On December 12, 2024, the Company sold units consisting of shares of common stock and warrants at $0.24 per unit, resulting in a down round triggering event lowering the conversion price of the Convertible Promissory Notes with Clayton A. Struve, Ronald P. Erickson and J3E2A2Z to that value. Upon the occurrence of the triggering event that resulted in a reduction of the strike price, the Company measured the value of the effect of the conversion feature as the difference between the fair value of the convertible promissory notes without the down round feature or before the strike price reduction and the fair value of the convertible promissory notes with a strike price corresponding to the reduced strike price upon the down round feature being triggered. Accordingly, the Company recognized a debt discount of $29,683 during the three months ended December 31, 2024 with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. The debt discount will be amortized over the remaining term of the convertible promissory notes.

Senior Convertible Note with Lind Global Fund II, LP

On February 27, 2024, the Company (a) entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Lind Purchase Agreement”) with Lind Global Fund II, LP (“Lind”), pursuant to which the Company may issue Lind one or more senior convertible notes the aggregate principal amount of up to $14,400,000 for an aggregate purchase price equal to up to $12,000,000 and warrants to purchase a number of shares equal to the applicable funding amount multiplied by 75% and divided by the volume weighted average price of the common stock on the trading date immediately preceding the issuance date of the warrant and (b) issued to Lind an initial convertible note with an outstanding principal amount of $4,800,000 in exchange for a purchase price of $4,000,000, that is convertible into shares of our common stock at an adjusted conversion price of $0.24 per share, subject to adjustment, and an initial five year warrant to purchase up to 6,000,000 shares of our common stock at an adjusted exercise price of $0.24 per share, subject to adjustment.

The convertible notes issued under the Lind Purchase Agreement bearing an Original Issue Discount (the “OID”) equal to 20% of the principal amount of the note and do not accrue interest. Beginning on the date that is 120 days from the issuance date of each note and on each one month anniversary thereafter for 20 months, the Company is obligated to pay to Lind an amount equal to the greater of (x) 5% of the aggregate principal amount of such note or (y) $240,000, until the outstanding principal amount of such note has been paid in full prior to or on its maturity date or, if earlier, upon acceleration, conversion or redemption of such note in accordance with the terms. At the Company’s discretion, the monthly payments may be made in cash, in shares of our common stock, or in a combination of cash and shares. If made in shares, the number of shares shall be determined by dividing (x) the principal amount being paid in shares by (y) 90% of the average of the 3 lowest daily VWAPs during the 20 trading days prior to the applicable payment date. The notes set forth certain conditions that must be satisfied before we may make any monthly payments in shares of common stock. If the Company makes a monthly payment in cash, we must also pay Lind a cash premium of 5% of such monthly payment. Lind may elect with respect to no more than two (2) monthly payments to increase the amount of such monthly payment up to $750,000 which increase would be paid only in shares of our common stock upon notice by us. Any such increased payment shall be deducted from the amount of the last monthly payment owed under the note.

Issuance of note shares and warrant shares upon repayment or conversion of notes and exercise of warrants is subject to an ownership limitation equal to 4.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock; provided, that if Lind and its affiliates beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock, then such limitation shall automatically increase to 9.99% so long as Lind and its affiliates own in excess of 4.99% of such common stock (and shall, for the avoidance of doubt, automatically decrease to 4.99% upon Lind and its affiliates ceasing to own in excess of 4.99% of such common stock).

Upon the occurrence of any event of default, the notes will become immediately due and payable and the Company must pay Lind an amount equal to 120% of the then outstanding principal amount of each Note, in addition to any other remedies under the note or the other transaction documents. Events of default include, among others, the Company’s failure to make any note payment when due, a default in any indebtedness or adverse judgements in excess of $250,000, our failure to instruct its transfer agent to issue unlegended certificates, the Company’s shares of common stock no longer being public traded or listed on a national securities exchange, any stop order or trading suspension restricting the trading in our common stock, and our market capitalization is below $15 million for consecutive 10 days.

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The warrant may be exercised via cashless exercise in the event there is no effective registration statement covering the shares of common stock underlying a warrant exercise.

Pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement, if at any time prior to a date that is 24 months following the closing of the offering, the Company proposes to offer or sell any additional securities in a subsequent financing, the Company shall first offer Lind the opportunity to purchase up to 20% of such new securities.

The Company received net proceeds of $3,805,699 in exchange for the issuance of the $4,800,000 notes and a warrant to purchase 6,000,000 shares of our common stock. The relative fair value of the 6,000,000 warrant shares was $2,110,731 on the date of issuance of which $1,673,502 was classified in equity after the allocation of issuance costs. The value of the warrant shares was recorded as debt discount (with an offset to APIC) and will be amortized over the two-year term of the Note.

In connection with this securities purchase agreement, the Company incurred approximately $994,000 of issuance costs of which $557,000 were allocated to the note and $437,000 to the warrant shares. The amount allocated to the notes was recorded as debt discount (with an offset to APIC) and will be amortized over the two-year term of the notes.

The Company recorded $336,216 of amortization of debt issuance costs during the three months ended December 31, 2024 related to this security purchase agreement.

During the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,818,181 shares of our common stock at $0.132 per share related to a principal payment of convertible debt settled with a common stock issuance for a total value of $240,000. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company made principal payments of $480,000 and interest payments of $24,000.

On December 12, 2024, the Company sold units consisting of shares of common stock and warrants at $0.24 per unit, resulting in a down-round triggering event lowering the conversion price of the Senior Convertible Note with Lind to that value. Upon the occurrence of the triggering event that resulted in a reduction of the strike price, the Company measured the value of the effect of the conversion feature as the difference between the fair value of the convertible promissory notes without the down round feature or before the strike price reduction and the fair value of the convertible promissory notes with a strike price corresponding to the reduced strike price upon the down round feature being triggered. Accordingly, the Company recognized a debt discount of $1,039,281 during the three months ended December 31, 2024 with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. The debt discount will be amortized over the remaining term of the convertible promissory notes. The Company recorded $44,435 as interest expense during the three months ended December 31, 2024 related to the amortization of the debt discount.

The warrants issued to Lind had similar down-round protection features as the Senior Convertible Note. Upon the occurrence of the triggering event that resulted in a reduction of the strike price, the Company measured the value of the effect of the feature as the difference between the fair value of the warrants without the down round feature or before the strike price reduction and the fair value of the warrants with a strike price corresponding to the reduced strike price upon the down round feature being triggered. Accordingly, the Company recognized interest expense of $233,644 during the three months ended December 31, 2024.

7. EQUITY

Authorized Capital Stock

The following description summarizes important terms of the classes of our capital stock as of December 31, 2024. This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the provisions of our articles of incorporation as amended, restated and supplemented to date, or our articles of incorporation, and our second amended and restated bylaws, or our bylaws, which have been filed as exhibits to the Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 14, 2024 and as amended on December 10, 2024.

Authorized Capital Stock. The Company’s authorized capital stock currently consists of:

	·	300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share; and

	·	5,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which:

	·	30,000 shares have been designated as our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share; and

	·	20,000 shares have been designated as our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share.

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Outstanding Shares of Capital Stock. The Company’s common stock is the only security of the Company registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock are fully paid and nonassessable. As of December 31, 2024, there were:

	·	111,166,117 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, held by holders of record; held by held by 178 stockholders of record. This number does not include approximately 5,000 beneficial owners whose shares are held in the names of various security brokers, dealers and registered clearing agencies.

	·	17,858 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, held by one holder of record; and

	·	10,161 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, held by one holder of record.

Securities Subject to Price Adjustments

If in the future, the Company sells sell its common stock at a price below $0.24 per share, the conversion price of (i) the outstanding shares of Series C and D Convertible Preferred Stock; (ii) promissory notes convertible into 9,020,264 shares of our common stock; and (iii) warrants to purchase 7,634,381 shares of common stock would adjust below $0.24 per share. The Company has the option to repay Lind in cash or common stock. Should we make our monthly payments in common stock, there may be a price adjustment.

Series C and D Convertible Preferred Stock, Warrants and Dividends

On August 5, 2016, the Company closed a Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement with Clayton A. Struve, an accredited investor for the purchase of $1,250,000 of preferred stock with a conversion price of $0.70 per share. The preferred stock has a cumulative dividend of 8% and an ownership blocker of 4.99%. Dividends are due and payable in cash when declared by the Company or when the stock is converted. Series C Convertible Preferred stock is senior to Series D Convertible Preferred stock and is entitled to receive equal dividends paid to Series D. In addition, Mr. Struve received a five-year warrant to acquire 1,785,714 shares of common stock at $0.70 per share. The price of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and warrant and its conversion price, is currently $0.24 per share pursuant to the documents governing such instruments. As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Struve owns all of the 17,858 issued and outstanding shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. Each holder of Preferred Series C is allowed to vote as a common shareholder as if the shares were converted to common stock up to the ownership blocker of 4.99%.

In 2017 the Company closed a $750,000 Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and Warrant offering with Mr. Struve. As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Struve owns all of the 10,161 issued and outstanding shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. Each outstanding share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock will accrue cumulative cash dividends at a rate equal to 8.0% per annum, subject to adjustment as provided in the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock certificate of designations. Dividends are due and payable in cash when declared by the Company or when the stock is converted. The price of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is currently to $0.24 per share pursuant to the documents governing such instruments. Each holder of Preferred Series D is allowed to vote as a common shareholder as if the shares were converted to common stock up to the ownership blocker of 4.99%.

Based upon the modified terms and conditions of our Series C and D Convertible Preferred Stock certificates of designations dated August 10, 2023, it was determined that Series C and D Convertible Preferred Stock dividends need to be accreted going forward. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has recorded $160,438 in cumulative deemed dividends related to Series C and D Convertible Preferred Stock which have not been paid, net of (i) $350,696 of accumulated dividends with respect to the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock that were settled for 1,402,784 shares of common stock on June 28, 2023 and (ii) $800,384 of accumulated dividends with respect to the Series C and D Convertible Preferred Stock that were settled for 3,201,534 shares of common stock on June 18, 2024. Mr. Struve is subject to an ownership blocker limiting his ownership to 4.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock and thus the number of common shares he can receive for dividends. Unpaid accreted stock dividends will be issued to Mr. Struve if he converts preferred stock or if the Board declares a dividend thereon, limited to his 4.99% ownership blocker. Assuming no changes in the amount of outstanding Series C or D Convertible Preferred Stock ownership, going forward on a quarterly basis the Company will accrete as a preferred dividend the value of approximately 160,000 shares of common stock, which are issuable if such dividends become payable as additional shares of preferred stock, and such preferred stock is then converted into common stock.

Common Stock

Each share of common stock entitles its holder to one vote on each matter submitted to the stockholders for a vote, and no cumulative voting for directors is permitted. Stockholders do not have any preemptive rights to acquire additional securities issued by the Company.

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Three Months Ended December 31, 2024

On December 12, 2024, the Company entered into subscription agreements with certain investors (for a registered direct offering of 1,250,000 units consisting of one share of the Company’s common stock, and one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.24 per share of Common Stock at an offering price of $0.24 per Unit, for an aggregate purchase price of $300,000. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the Offering was approximately $300,000, before deducting fees payable to the placement agent and advisors and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, and excluding the proceeds from any exercise of the Warrants.

Warrants to Purchase Common Stock

Three Months Ended December 31, 2024

On December 12, 2024, the Company closed a registered direct offering and issued 1,250,000 warrants to purchase common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.24 per share. The five year warrants expires on December 12, 2029. The Company also issued a warrant to purchase 87,500 shares of common stock to the placement agent. The five year warrant expires on December 12, 2029.

Amendment of Extension of Warrant Agreement

On December 17, 2024, the Company approved the Extension of Warrant Agreement with Clayton Struve, extending the exercise dates as follows:

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Warrant No./Class	Issue Date	No. Warrant Shares		Exercise Price		Current Expiration Date	Amended Expiration Date
Clayton A. Struve Warrant	08-14-2017		1,440,000	$	0.24	08-13-2025	08-13-2030
Clayton A. Struve Warrant	12-12-2017		1,200,000	$	0.24	12-11-2025	12-11-2030
Clayton A. Struve Warrant	08-04-2016		1,785,715	$	0.24	08-04-2025	08-04-2030
Clayton A. Struve Warrant	02-28-2018		1,344,000	$	0.24	02-28-2025	02-28-2030

The Company recorded interest expense of $513,499 during the three months ended December 31, 2024 related to the extension of the warrants.

A summary of the warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2024 were as follows:

			Weighted
			Average
			Exercise
	Shares		Price
Outstanding October 1, 2024		49,341,861	$	0.66
Issued		1,387,500		0.24
Exercised		-		-
Forfeited		-		-
Expired		-		-
Outstanding at end of period		50,729,361	$	0.59

The following table summarizes information about warrants outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2024:

December 31, 2024
		Weighted		Weighted				Weighted
		Average		Average				Average
Number of		Remaining		Exercise		Shares		Exercise
Warrants		Life ( In Years)		Price		Exercisable		Price
	39,532,429		4.51	0.24-0.29			39,532,429	0.24-0.29

	6,512,207		0.97	1.20-1.85			6,512,207	1.20-1.85
	4,684,725		1.33	2.00-3.00			4,684,725	2.00-3.00
	50,729,361		2.29	$	0.59		50,729,361	$	0.59

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The significant weighted average assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company’s warrants for the three months ended December 31, 2024 were as follows:

Assumptions
Dividend yield		0	%
Stock price	$	0.25
Exercise price	$	0.24
Expected life	3 years
Expected volatility		107	%
Risk free interest rate		4.26	%

The vested warrants of 50,729,361 had no aggregate intrinsic value as of December 31, 2024.

8. STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS

On August 12, 2021, the Company established the Know Labs, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) which was adopted by the Company’s shareholders on October 15, 2021. The 2021 Plan was approved for 20,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Common stock reserved under the 2021 Plan increased to 22,000,000 shares on January 1, 2022. On October 25, 2024, shareholders approved a Plan Amendment which increased the maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be delivered to participants under the 2021 Plan to 40,000,000.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2024

During the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued a stock option grant to one employee for 300,000 shares at $0.24 per share. The stock option grant expires in five years. The stock option grant vests quarterly over four years.

During the three months ended December 31, 2024, stock option grants for 2,993,061 shares at an average exercise price of $1.03 per share were forfeited.

Stock option activity for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was as follows:

	Weighted Average
	Options			Exercise Price
Outstanding as of September 30, 2024		27,506,731		$	0.81
Granted		300,000			0.24
Exercised		-			-
Forfeitures		(2,993,061	)		(1.03	)
Outstanding as of December 31, 2024		24,813,670		$	0.78

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2024: .

			Weighted		Weighted				Weighted
			Average		Average				Average
Range of	Number		Remaining Life		Exercise Price		Number		Exercise Price
Exercise Prices	Outstanding		In Years		Outstanding		Exercisable		Exercisable
$0.24-0.51		15,776,487		4.11	$	0.64		6,742,642	$	0.32
$0.62		50,000		4.64		0.62		6,250		0.00
$0.88-1.25		460,000		3.90		1.15		293,750		1.15
$1.31-1.53		6,484,683		2.59		1.50		1,882,358		1.48
$2.09-3.67		2,042,500		2.31		2.21		1,235,000		2.17
		24,813,670		3.56	$	0.78		10,160,000	$	1.00

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The significant weighted average assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company’s stock option grants for the three months ended December 31, 2024 were as follows:

Assumptions
Dividend yield		0	%
Stock price	$	0.22
Exercise price	$	0.24
Expected term	4 years
Expected volatility		107	%
Risk free interest rate		4.08	%

The stock option grants of 24,813,670 had no aggregate intrinsic value as of December 31, 2024.

There are 24,813,670 (including unearned stock option grants totaling 3,869,825 shares related to performance milestones) options to purchase common stock at an average exercise price of $0.78 per share outstanding as of December 31, 2024 under the 2021 Plan. The Company recorded $550,703 and $699,246 of compensation expense, net of related tax effects, relative to stock options for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, in accordance with ASC 718. As of December 31, 2024, there is $3,575,125 of total unrecognized costs related to employee granted stock options that are not vested. These costs are expected to be recognized over a period of approximately 3.56 years.

9. INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $0 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

The Company’s effective tax rate was 0% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The difference between the effective tax rate and the federal statutory tax rate primarily relates to the valuation allowance on the Company’s net operating loss deferred tax asset.

For interim periods, the Company estimates its annual effective income tax rate and applies the estimated rate to the year-to-date income or loss before income taxes. The Company also computes the tax provision or benefit related to items reported separately and recognizes the items net of their related tax effect in the interim periods in which they occur. The Company also recognizes the effect of changes in enacted tax laws or rates in the interim periods in which the changes occur.

As of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, the Company retains a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. The realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets depends primarily on its ability to generate taxable income in future periods. The amount of deferred tax assets considered realizable in future periods may change as management continues to reassess the underlying factors it uses in estimating future taxable income.

10. SIGNIFICANT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Transactions with Clayton Struve

See Notes 6 and 7 for related party transactions with Clayton A. Struve, a significant stockholder.

Related Party Transactions with Ronald P. Erickson

See Notes 6, 7 and 11 for related party transactions with Ronald P. Erickson, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and affiliated entities.

Related Party Transactions with Directors

Mr. Cronin served as a director between November 2023 and September 2024 when he was appointed our Interim Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Cronin is an experienced inventor and intellectual property strategist. Mr. Cronin is Chairman and CEO of ipCapital Group, Inc. The Company has recorded expenses with ipCapital Group of approximately $188,954 and $101,000, respectively in professional fees during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

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11. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Legal Proceedings

The Company may from time to time become a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company is currently not a party to any pending legal proceeding that is not ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company’s business.

Employment and Related Agreements

Employment Agreement with Ronald P. Erickson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

See the Employment Agreement for Ronald P. Erickson that was disclosed in Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 14, 2024 and as amended on December 10, 2024. Mr. Erickson was appointed Chief Executive Officer on January 23, 2023.

Employment Agreement with Peter J. Conley, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Intellectual Property

See the Employment Agreement for Peter J. Conley that was disclosed in Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 14, 2024 and as amended on December 10, 2024.

Properties and Operating Leases

On March 2, 2024, the Company entered into a lease for executive and research and testing facilities at 619 Western Avenue, Suite 610, Seattle, Washington 98104. The Company leased 5,996 square feet and the current net monthly payment is $11,492 and increases at 3% annually after year one. The lease commenced on May 1, 2024 and terminates on July 31, 2027.

12. SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company considers the business to currently have one operating segment; the development of its radio frequency spectroscopy technology with a first focus on non-invasively ascertaining blood glucose levels.

13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company evaluated subsequent events, for the purpose of adjustment or disclosure, up through the date the financial statements were issued. Subsequent to December 31, 2024 the Company had the following material transaction that requires disclosure:

On December 31, 2024, the Company entered into a Capital on Demand Sales Agreement with JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC, as sales agent, pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, offer and sell shares of its common stock, through or to JonesTrading as its sales agent or manager.

On January 28, 2025, the NYSE Listings Qualifications Panel announced the delisting of the Company’s common stock. NYSE Regulation is commencing delisting proceedings in connection with its determination that the Company is no longer suitable for listing pursuant to Section 1003(f)(v) of the NYSE American Company Guide due to the bid price falling under $0.10.

Effective January 29, 2025, FINRA’s Department of Market Operations has assigned the symbol "KNWN" for quotation and trading of the Company’s stock in the over-the-counter market (OTC Markets).

On February 5, 2025, the Company announced that it filed an appeal to the NYSE Listings Qualifications Panel regarding its delisting proceedings adverse the Company.

The Company issued a press releases on January 21, 2025 and on February 6, 2025 relating announcement of and the creation of the Know Labs Technology Licensing (KTL) program. KTL is a formalized approach for licensing the many diverse applications in numerous fields of use for the Company’s platform RF dialectic spectroscopy technology became operational on February 2, 2026.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-looking statements in this report reflect the good-faith judgment of our management and the statements are based on facts and factors as we currently know them. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, but are not limited to, those discussed below as well as those discussed elsewhere in this report (including in Part II, Item 1A (Risk Factors)). Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this report.

BUSINESS

Overview

We are an emerging leader in non-invasive diagnostics utilizing our proprietary technology. We are focused on the development and commercialization of our proprietary sensor technology utilizing radio and microwave dielectric spectroscopy. Our sensor technology activates a dielectric response that is unique for every molecule. It is based upon “first principles of physics”. We believe that our patented technology is capable of uniquely identifying and measuring almost any material or analyte using electromagnetic energy to detect, record, identify, and measure the unique “signature” of said materials or analytes and any rate of change when paired with our proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning derived algorithms, While our core focus has been on medical diagnostics, our technology is designed to be a true platform with a myriad of applications across numerous fields of use.

Our initial focus for the first application of our sensor technology is in a product to non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels. Our device is intended to provide the user with real-time information on their blood glucose levels. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, we announced our KnowU™ non-invasive wearable continuous glucose monitor working prototype device, which includes our proprietary sensor that has been used in internal clinical testing. We intend, over time, to expand our testing, both internally and externally, and to continue to refine the device which will require Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) clearance before entering the market. As we continue to refine the device, in parallel we are seeking joint venture partners with whom we can collaborate through the FDA process and into the marketplace thereafter. The need for a joint venture partner has been become clear given the large expense associated with FDA clinical trials and vagaries of the capital markets as they relate to pre-revenue bio-pharma and medical device companies.

While medical diagnostics applications, with blood glucose monitoring paramount, remain the focus of Know Labs, we believe that our proprietary radio frequency and microwave dielectric spectroscopy platform has broad applicability outside of the medical diagnostic realm. We have identified and intend to implement new core workstreams to leverage our intellectual property portfolio of over 300 active patent assets, to generate revenues through patent licensing of opportunities developed in a “Skunkworks” program. On January 21, 2025, we announced the launch of Know Labs Technology Licensing (KTL). KTL is dedicated to licensing Know Labs’ robust intellectual property (IP) portfolio to corporate partners, academic institutions and research organizations, fostering innovation and accelerating the adoption of RFDS platform technology across a broad range of industries and the academic and scientific ecosystem. On February 6, 2025, we announced the fully operational KTL program with the licensing partner roadmap set forth in detail on our website.

Corporate History and Structure

We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada in 1998. Since 2007, our company has been focused primarily on research and development of proprietary spectroscopic technologies spanning the electromagnetic spectrum.

Know Labs has one wholly owned subsidiary, Particle, Inc. incorporated on April 30, 2020. At this time there is no material activity in the Particle subsidiary while we focus our attention on our sensor technology and glucose monitoring device development.

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The Know Labs Technology

We have internally and under contract with third parties developed proprietary platform technology that we believe is able to uniquely identify and measure almost any organic and inorganic material or analyte. Our patented technology is designed to direct electromagnetic energy in the radio wave and microwave frequencies to a substance or material to capture a unique molecular signature through the activation of a dialectic response known as permittivity from targeted analytes. Our technology then performs analytics with our intelligence and machine learning driven algorithms which are designed to allow our sensors to accurately identify and measure individual materials and analytes at the molecular level. In its most basic application, the technology is able to determine differences in real time in solids, liquids and gases.

Our technology provides a unique platform upon which we believe a myriad of applications can be developed. We believe that our radio frequency dielectric spectroscopy technology is an “enabling” technology that brings the science of electromagnetic energy to low-cost, real-world commercialization opportunities across multiple industries. Our technology is foundational, based upon “first principals of physics” and, as such, the basis upon which we believe significant businesses can be built. While we continue to pursue our work on a non-invasive continuous blood glucose monitor, we believe non-core clinical, non-clinical and medical research applications represent a multitude of opportunities for strategic collaboration, joint development, and licensing agreements with leading companies in their respective industries. Additionally, certain fields of use of our platform technology could provide the core element of a “spin-off” company. It is this belief, and our desire to generate near-term revenues for the company, along with numerous inquiries from third parties, that prompted the development of Know Labs Technology Licensing (KTL).

We believe an important competitive differentiator for our sensor technology to be its ability to not only identify a wide range of organic and inorganic materials and analytes, but to do so non-invasively, and in real-time.

Know Labs Sensor Technology: Hardware and Software

Our sensor technology embodies two key components: hardware and software. The key hardware component includes a sensor which both sends and receives a radio frequency signal. The data obtained by the receiving aspect of the sensor is analyzed by software. Today, the sensor portion of our hardware development remains subject to adjustment and refinement. The sensor is currently being used in our internal tests, and has been for the past year, gathering billions of data points to further refine our algorithms. It is the core component in our KnowU wearable, continuous glucose monitor prototype device and will be a core component of future versions of our device for applications in other fields of use.

Technology Validation

We are focused on building strong external validation of our technology. This on-going initiative should provide additional evidence and support as we look to approach FDA approval. We continue to submit our work, when appropriate, to peer reviewed journals in an effort to set forth in detail how and why our technology works. We have announced several significant validating studies.

We have previously announced the results of an internal exploratory study comparing tests between our sensor technology and the leading continuous glucose monitors from Abbott Labs (Freestyle Libre®) and Dexcom (G6®) and (G7®). These results have provided evidence of a high degree of correlation between our technology and the current industry leaders and their continuous glucose monitors. Our patented technology is fundamentally differentiated from these industry leaders as our technology completely non-invasively monitors blood glucose levels. We also believe our technology successfully addresses the limiting qualities of non-invasive optical technologies whose diagnostic capacities may be inhibited by skin tones and other factors

On March 6, 2024, we announced interim results from our internal clinical research study, which assessed the accuracy of our proprietary radiofrequency (RF) dielectric sensor in non-invasively measuring blood glucose in participants with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes using venous blood as a comparative reference – resulting in an overall Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD) of 11.1%. The machine learning model was trained to estimate reference venous blood glucose values on 80% of the data (520 paired values) randomly selected from measured values and then tested on the remaining, held out 20% (130 paired values), where a paired value is defined as data collected from the novel RF sensor paired with a single venous blood glucose value. This study has since been completed and represents an important step in our clinical development by using venous blood as a comparator, which will be required for future FDA clearance, and testing within the target population of the ultimate commercial product.

Interim results of our most recent clinical research study titled, “Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring in People with Diabetes Using an RF Sensor and Venous Blood Comparator.” This study was conducted in house at our lab and the interim results were presented at 17th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) in Florence, Italy on March 6-9, 2024. The study assessed the accuracy of Know Labs’ proprietary radiofrequency dielectric sensor in non-invasively measuring blood glucose in participants with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes using venous blood as a comparative reference – resulting in an overall Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD) of 11.1%.

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Results of a proof-of-principle study titled, “Detecting Unique Analyte-Specific Radio Frequency Spectral Responses in Liquid Solutions, Implications for Non-Invasive Physiologic Monitoring.” This study was conducted in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, sponsored by our company, and its results were presented at the 2023 American Physiological Society (APS) Summit. The study demonstrated the accuracy of the sensor in quantifying three different analytes in vitro. In the peer-reviewed publication, it was found Bio-RFID achieved 100% accuracy in quantifying these three different analytes in vitro. The study was peer-reviewed by Sensors Journal and American Physiology Society.

Results of our technical feasibility study titled, “Technical Feasibility of a Novel Sensor for Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Compared to Dexcom G6®.” These results were presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA on May 5, 2023. The study was performed by the Know Labs Clinical Development Team at Know Labs Research Laboratory in Seattle. The purpose of this technical feasibility study was to demonstrate hardware and software infrastructure stability, and to collect additional data to determine the accuracy of the sensor at quantifying BGC in vivo non-invasively using radio frequency by means of training a neural network (NN) model to predict readings of the Dexcom G6® as a proxy for BGC. The study was peer-reviewed by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology.

Results of a study titled, “Algorithm Refinement in the Non-Invasive Detection of Blood Glucose Using Know Labs’ Bio-RFID Technology.” The study demonstrates that algorithm optimization using a light gradient-boosting machine (lightGBM) [machine learning model improved the accuracy of Know Labs’ Bio-RFID™ sensor technology at quantifying blood glucose using predicted readings of the Dexcom G6® as a proxy for BGC, demonstrating an overall Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD) of 12.9% – which is within the range of independently reported values for certain FDA-cleared blood glucose monitoring devices. The study was performed by the Know Labs Clinical Development Team at Know Labs Research Laboratory in Seattle, and reviewed by members of Know Labs’ Scientific Advisory Board.

Results from a study titled, “Novel data preprocessing techniques in an expanded dataset improve machine learning model accuracy for a non-invasive blood glucose monitor.” The study demonstrates that continued algorithm refinement and more high-quality data improved the accuracy of Know Labs’ proprietary Bio-RFID sensor technology, resulting in an overall Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD) of 11.3%. As with all Know Labs’ previous research, this study was designed to assess the ability of the Bio-RFID sensor to non-invasively and continuously quantify blood glucose, using the Dexcom G6® continuous glucose monitor (CGM) as a reference device and proxy for BGC. In this study where data collection was completed in May of 2023, Know Labs applied novel data preprocessing techniques and trained a light gradient-boosting machine (lightGBM) model to predict blood glucose values of Dexcom G6® CGM using 3,311 observations – or reference device values – from over 330 hours of data collected from 13 healthy participants. With this method, Know Labs was able to predict blood glucose in the test set – the dataset that provides a blind evaluation of model performance – with a MARD of 11.3%. The study was performed by the Know Labs Clinical Development Team at Know Labs Research Laboratory in Seattle and reviewed by members of Know Labs’ Scientific Advisory Board.

Results from a study titled “A Glycemic Status Classification Model Using a Radiofrequency Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitor,” demonstrated that our technology correctly classified an individual’s glycemic status as hyperglycemic, normoglycemic, or hypoglycemic with 93.37% accuracy compared to venous blood glucose values, serving as an early proof-of-concept for a novel, non-invasive diabetes screening device. This study was published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, a leading, peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of diagnosing and managing diabetes with cutting-edge devices, drugs, drug delivery systems, and software.

Results from a study titled, “Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Measurement Using RF Spectroscopy and a lightGBM AI Model,” details historical developments and limitations with RF-based sensing technologies, and the distinctiveness of Know Labs’ sensor architecture and trade-secret prediction [machine learning algorithm. This study most recent one, was published in the IEEE Sensors Journal. IEEE Sensors is the leading scientific journal in the U.S. that focuses on the theory, design, fabrication and applications of sensing devices, with an emphasis on emerging sensor innovations.

As we successfully completed our foundational studies and developed a software infrastructure to manage and interpret large, novel datasets, we intend to continue to expand our testing and data gathering with larger and more diverse populations. We expect that these new studies will help determine the need for individual calibration and we intend to evaluate the technology’s performance throughout continuous wear, in more real-world environments, and within more expansive glycemic ranges, including the hypoglycemic range (<70 mg/dL). Our data science and algorithm development efforts in 2024 include refining our algorithm to create personalized models, seeking to ensure that it is calibrated with blood glucose reference data from each individual and to enable an accurate glucose value estimation for a known population. Building personalized models is an early step toward a generalized algorithm, but the ability to create these models may themselves prove to be viable in an FDA-cleared commercial device.

We continue to build the internal and external development team necessary to commercialize our technology. Our ability to obtain exacting results from the data collected through our sensor technology is enabled by our trade secret algorithms built through our intelligence and machine learning platform. We have been and continue to refine these algorithms so they can accurately determine blood glucose levels across a broad population. We believe our platform technology can also provide accurate measurements for blood alcohol and blood oxygen levels, both of which we have identified in preliminary tests. We expect our platform to provide the analytics for the long list of other potential analytes in the human body, many of which are set forth in our issued patent USPTO 11,033,208 B1. Similarly, the list of potential industrial applications is long and covered by several patents issued and pending. Many of these potential applications will be pursued through KTL.

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While we continue to refine our device, our algorithms and our testing, it has become increasingly evident that the cost associated with obtaining FDA approval of our non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology is prohibitive for a small company. Our robust technology, strong intellectual property foundation, and early peer reviewed results make us a promising candidate for a partnership with any number of large global companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device and big data arena as we continue our work toward FDA approval. The same holds true for licensing partners in the diverse fields of use the KTL initiative is responsive to.

Product Strategy

We are focused on a two-tiered product strategy. Our core emphasis remains on the application of our non-invasive platform technology to medical diagnostics with a first focus on blood glucose monitoring. In order to drive real-time revenues from our platform technology we are also focused on the recently announced Know Labs Technology Licensing (KTL) initiative.

Medical Diagnostics

Early in 2024, we announced the next iteration of our Generation 1 prototype device, the KnowU®, a significantly smaller, wearable non-invasive continuous glucose monitor. We are currently undergoing further internal development work of this product. The wearable nature of the KnowU is expected to enable continuous data collection and yield a large volume of data that machine learning algorithms require to improve accuracy across all intended use-cases. We have also announced that we are in discussions with several strategic partners focused on sensor technology, product design, data science, machine learning, manufacturing and regulatory affairs and clinical collaboration, who we will work with to bring this product to the market.

As we showcased our Generation 1 prototype device and our KnowU prototype wearable non-invasive continuous glucose monitor to audiences around the world, we have received strong interest in the use of our technology as a screening device, especially in populations with high incidence of diabetes, where early detection can lead to improved outcomes. Our non-invasive device may be used by multiple individuals in diverse settings (i.e. hospitals, schools, clinics, etc.) which is not possible with the legacy incumbent CGM manufacturers Dexcom and Abbott Labs. Internally, we identify this as a Rest of the World product. We expect to make further announcements regarding our products and technology as development, testing, manufacturing, clinical trials and regulatory approval work progresses.

Know Labs Technology Licensing (KTL)

On January 21, 2025, we announced Know Labs Technology Licensing (KTL). KTL is dedicated to licensing Know Labs’ robust intellectual property (IP) portfolio to corporate partners, academic institutions and research organizations, fostering innovation and accelerating the adoption of RFDS platform technology across a broad range of industries and the academic and scientific ecosystem. KTL is built upon key Know Labs strengths which include:

	·	Published Technology: Multiple peer-reviewed publications demonstrating use cases including groundbreaking results in non-invasive glucose monitoring

	·	Extensive Intellectual Property Portfolio: Over 330 patents globally, positioning Know Labs as a leader in RF spectroscopy and related innovations.

	·	Broad Applicability: Applications span medical diagnostics, industrial processes, and automotive health monitoring, showcasing unparalleled versatility.

	·	Complete Commercialization Toolkit: Offering IP licensing, white-label mobile apps, software development kits (SDKs), wet lab support, and prototyping capabilities.

The KTL process involves phased on-boarding of licensing partners. Those are:

Phase 1 Licensee On-boarding and Initial Assessment

Phase 2 Data Collection and Customization

Phase 3 Advanced Data Integration and AI Modeling

Phase 4 Optional Wet Lab Support

Phase 5 Intellectual Property (IP) and Reporting

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The pricing model for each phase will depend upon the use case of the Know Labs platform technology and the scope and nature of the ultimate licensing agreement. Inquiries from third parties and our own internal analysis inform us that the applications outside of the medical diagnostic arena are significant and include material analysis, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industry applications, agricultural, food industry, polymer and plastics manufacturing applications and many more.

Sales and Marketing

While we continue with our internal development efforts and launch the KTL initiative we are continuing discussions with potential biopharma, medical device, and consumer electronics partners regarding joint development agreements. These agreements could be strategic collaborations that could help us accelerate development and commercial launch. Others could focus on development and clinical work to identify additional analytes or work to integrate our technology into and with that of a joint development partner. We have initiated an outbound sales and marketing effort targeted at a broad array of potential licensing partners in addition to responding to inbound inquiries gathered over time.

Competition

Competition for Know Labs technology comes generally from other providers of RF sensor technology and from other sensor technologies including photoelectric, ultrasonic, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and many other technologies. Know Labs believes that it has a leadership position in RF sensor technology based upon its experience and robust patent portfolio and large body of trade secrets. Competition from other sensor technologies varies upon the field of use. There are many variables in the competitive sensor landscape.

The sensor industry is a dynamic and competitive market, driven by advancements in IoT, AI, automation, and increasing demand across various sectors like automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. Here’s an overview of the competitive landscape:

The sensor technology industry is intensely competitive, subject to rapid change and significantly affected by new product introductions and other market activities by industry participants. To compete successfully, we will need to demonstrate the advantages of our products and technologies over well-established alternative solutions, products, and technologies, including legacy technology providers. There are also new entrants working to achieve a non-invasive solution or more acceptable blood glucose monitoring solutions which may or may not be similar to our technology. Ultimately, we must convince not only our partners, our licensors and in medical applications, the FDA., but we must convince the marketplace generally of the advantages of our products and technologies.

As it relates to all competitors, we continue to focus on building the world’s most robust patent portfolio in this space. PatSnap Research and ipCapital Group, two leading patent analytic firms, have ranked Know Labs #1 for global patent leadership in non-invasive blood glucose monitoring patents. We have retained both organizations to perform patent related work. We continue to build out our patent portfolio and grow our trade secret intelligence and machine learning driven algorithms. Patents issued, pending, and in-process increased to over 300 reflecting our high rate of innovation.

In particular, it is important, as we work on collaborative joint venture agreements with what we call the “next generation” of glucose monitor, to do so in the context of the progress that has been made over the last forty years. In the 1940s, glucose levels were historically determined by testing urine. In the early 1980s, the fingerstick was introduced with its enzymatic determination of glucose levels from blood drawn from the finger. In the early 2000s, Dexcom and Abbott Labs came to the market with the first continuous glucose monitors utilizing their own enzymatic determination of blood glucose from interstitial fluid.

We believe that our non-invasive glucose monitor represents the next generation whether used in a continuous or as spot check screening manner.

The size of the global population suffering from diabetes is estimated by the International Diabetes Federation to be 579 million. It is expected to reach 643 million by 2030 and 784 million by 2040. Currently, the leading CGM providers, Dexcom, Abbott and Medtronic have 100% of the market share of CGMs. The latest available information from their regulatory filings indicate that they have penetrated less than 1% of the global addressable market. While competitive analysis is always an important part of our business strategy and thinking, the scope of the market provides room for a number of providers of accurate, less expensive and more sustainable technology.

Mergers and acquisitions in the medical devices, biotechnology and diagnostic industries may result in even more resources being concentrated among a smaller number of our competitors. Other small or early-stage companies may also prove to be significant competitors, particularly through collaborative arrangements with large established companies. There are also several academic and other institutions involved in various phases of technology development regarding blood glucose monitoring devices. The same can be said for the use of the myriads of sensor technologies focused on other fields of use. Regardless, we believe we have several competitive advantages.

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Competitive Advantages

We believe our key competitive strengths include:

	·	Through first principles, our sensor technology’s is expected to not only identify a wide range of organic and inorganic materials and analytes, but to do so non-invasively, accurately, and in real time, which potentially enables new multivariate models of clinical diagnostics, and health and wellness monitoring.

	·	Our sensor technology is designed to be non-invasive, using radio waves to identify and measure what is going on inside the body.

	·	Our sensor technology platform is designed to be integrated into a variety of wearable, mobile, or counter-top form factors, and we believe eventual interoperability with existing products from current market leaders.

SEC Form 10-Q filed by Know Labs Inc.