Press Release Communiqué de presse - Septembre 05, 2024 5 Septembre, 2024

Sernova to Participate in Upcoming H.C. Wainwright Investor Conference

Sernova to Participate in Upcoming H.C. Wainwright Investor Conference

LONDON, Ontario – September 5, 2024 – Sernova Corp. (TSX:SVA) (OTCQB:SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA:PSH), a clinical- stage company and leader in cell therapeutics, today announced it will be participating in the upcoming H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference being held September 9 to 11, 2024 in New York City at the Lotte New York Palace. Company management will also be participating in one-on- one investor meetings at the conference.

Sernova’s presentation will be webcast, details as follows:

Sernova Corporate Presentation Date & Time: 11:00AM ET, September 11, 2024 presented by Jonathan Rigby, President & Chief Executive Officer, Sernova Corp Location:

https://journey.ct.events/view/c4b9e5c3-766e-4c11-a345-bedcacb42ce8

Please contact your representative at H.C. Wainwright to schedule a one-on-one meeting with the management team during the conference.

ABOUT SERNOVA AND ITS CELL POUCH SYSTEM PLATFORM FOR CELL THERAPY

Sernova Corp. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing therapeutic cell technologies for chronic diseases, including insulin-dependent diabetes and thyroid disease. Sernova is currently focused on developing a ‘functional cure’ for insulindependent diabetes with its lead technology, the Cell Pouch System, a novel implantable and scalable medical device with immune protected therapeutic cells. On implantation, The Cell Pouch forms a natural, vascularized tissue environment in the body allowing long- term survival and function of therapeutic cells that release essential factors that are absent or deficient in patients with certain chronic diseases. Sernova’s Cell Pouch System has demonstrated its potential to be a ‘functional cure’ for people with T1D in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study at the University of Chicago. Sernova is collaborating with Evotec to develop an implantable off-the-shelf iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) based islet replacement therapy. This partnership is expected to provide Sernova a potentially unlimited supply of insulin-producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Sernova’s Cell Pouch System development pipeline also includes a cell therapy for hypothyroid disease resulting from thyroid gland removal, and an ex vivo lentiviral Factor VIII gene therapy for hemophilia A.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Christopher Barnes VP Investor Relations Sernova Corp. Tel: +1 519-902-7923 Email: christopher.barnes@sernova.com Website: www.sernova.com The TSX has not reviewed this news release and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this news release.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company. Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results, performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forwardlooking statements contained in this news release. Such factors could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to secure additional financing and/or licensing arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies for the company’s Cell Pouch System and or related technologies, including the timing and results of those trials; obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; in-license additional complementary technologies; execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings available on www.sedarplus.ca for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Press Release Communiqué de presse - Septembre 04, 2024 4 Septembre, 2024

Sernova Closes $5.2 Million Over-subscribed Non-brokered, Private Placement

SERNOVA CLOSES $5.2 MILLION OVER-SUBSCRIBED NON-BROKERED, PRIVATE PLACEMENT

LONDON, ONTARIO – September 4, 2024 - Sernova Corp. (TSX: SVA) (OTCQB: SEOVF) (FSE: PSH) is pleased to announce that it has closed its non-brokered, private placement in the amount over $5.2 million, which includes over-subscriptions of more than $1.2 million.

All securities issued pursuant to the private placement are subject to a hold period of four months under applicable provincial securities laws in Canada. The private placement was announced on August 20, 2024, and closed on September 3, 2024.

On Thursday September 12 at the 2024 EASD Annual Meeting in Madrid, Spain, Sernova’s principal clinical study investigator will provide an update on recent data generated from its phase I/II clinical study of Cell Pouch™ containing human donor islets for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

ABOUT SERNOVA AND ITS CELL POUCH SYSTEM PLATFORM FOR CELL THERAPY

Sernova Corp. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing therapeutic cell technologies for chronic diseases, including insulin-dependent diabetes and thyroid disease. Sernova is currently focused on developing a ‘functional cure’ for insulindependent diabetes with its lead technology, the Cell Pouch System, a novel implantable and scalable medical device with immune protected therapeutic cells.

On implantation, The Cell Pouch forms a natural, vascularized tissue environment in the body allowing long- term survival and function of therapeutic cells that release essential factors that are absent or deficient in patients with certain chronic diseases. Sernova’s Cell Pouch System has demonstrated its potential to be a ‘functional cure’ for people with T1D in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study at the University of Chicago.

Sernova is collaborating with Evotec to develop an implantable off-the-shelf iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) based islet replacement therapy. This partnership is expected to provide Sernova a potentially unlimited supply of insulin-producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Sernova’s Cell Pouch System development pipeline also includes a cell therapy for hypothyroid disease resulting from thyroid gland removal, and an ex vivo lentiviral Factor VIII gene therapy for hemophilia A.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Christopher Barnes VP Investor Relations Sernova Corp. Tel: +1 519-902-7923 Email: christopher.barnes@sernova.com Website: www.sernova.com The TSX has not reviewed this news release and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this news release.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company. Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results, performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forwardlooking statements contained in this news release. Such factors could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to secure additional financing and/or licensing arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies for the company’s Cell Pouch System and or related technologies, including the timing and results of those trials; obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; in-license additional complementary technologies; execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings available on www.sedarplus.ca for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Press Release Communiqué de presse - Août 29, 2024 29 Août, 2024

Sernova Announces Oversubscribed Non-brokered Private Placement

SERNOVA ANNOUNCES OVERSUBSCRIBED NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

LONDON, ONTARIO - August 29, 2024 - Sernova Corp. (TSX: SVA) (OTCQB: SEOVF) (FSE: PSH) is pleased to announce that its non-brokered, private placement offering of $4M is oversubscribed with $4.7M of binding agreements received. The closing will occur on Tuesday September 3, 2024, subject to TSX approval.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

ABOUT SERNOVA AND ITS CELL POUCH SYSTEM PLATFORM FOR CELL THERAPY

Sernova Corp. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing therapeutic cell technologies for chronic diseases, including insulin-dependent diabetes and thyroid disease. Sernova is currently focused on developing a ‘functional cure’ for insulindependent diabetes with its lead technology, the Cell Pouch System, a novel implantable and scalable medical device with immune protected therapeutic cells. On implantation, The Cell Pouch forms a natural, vascularized tissue environment in the body allowing long- term survival and function of therapeutic cells that release essential factors that are absent or deficient in patients with certain chronic diseases. Sernova’s Cell Pouch System has demonstrated its potential to be a ‘functional cure’ for people with T1D in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study at the University of Chicago. Sernova partnered with Evotec to develop an implantable off-the-shelf iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) based islet replacement therapy. This partnership provides Sernova a potentially unlimited supply of insulin-producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Sernova’s development pipeline that uses its Cell Pouch System also includes: a cell therapy for hypothyroid disease resulting from thyroid gland removal and an ex vivo lentiviral Factor VIII gene therapy for hemophilia A.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Christopher Barnes VP Investor Relations Sernova Corp. Tel: +1 519-902-7923 Email: christopher.barnes@sernova.com Website: www.sernova.com The TSX has not reviewed this news release and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this news release.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company. Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results, performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forwardlooking statements contained in this news release. Such factors could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to complete the Offering, in part or at all; secure additional financing and/or licensing arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies for the company’s Cell Pouch System and or related technologies, including the timing and results of those trials; obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; in-license additional complementary technologies; execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings available on www.sedarplus.ca for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Press Release Communiqué de presse - Août 20, 2024 20 Août, 2024

Sernova Announces Up to $4 Million Private Placement Priced at a Premium

Sernova Announces Up to $4 Million Private Placement Priced at a Premium

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

LONDON, ONTARIO - August 20, 2024 - Sernova Corp. (TSX: SVA) (OTCQB: SEOVF) (FSE: PSH) is pleased to announce that the Company has secured over $2 million in lead orders in connection with a non-brokered private placement offering (the “Offering”) for up to $4 million units priced at a premium to the market.

Each unit is priced at $0.25, and consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant is priced at $0.30 per share and is exercisable for a period of 18 months, subject to Sernova’s option to shorten the exercise period if the 20-day volume-weighted average price of the Company’s shares exceeds $0.50.

The net proceeds from the private placement will be used to continue enrolment in the Company's US-based Phase I/II Type 1 diabetes clinical trial, to advance an IND filing for its post-operative hypothyroidism program and for general corporate purposes.

Newly appointed Sernova CEO Jonathan Rigby stated, “We are pleased to announce a financing round led by legacy investors with insider participation. Our goal is to secure sufficient capital to maintain ongoing clinical initiatives. The company recently announced that data from its ongoing clinical trial of its Cell Pouch™ technology containing donor Islet cells to treat Type 1 diabetes will be presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), 9-13 September in Madrid, Spain.”

All securities issued in connection with the private placement will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months. Completion of the private placement is subject to customary closing conditions, including acceptance of the TSX. The private placement is expected to close prior to August 28, 2024.

The Company expects insider participation in the Offering, which may be considered a related party transaction within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 (“MI 61-101”). Sernova intends to rely on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in Sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of any insider participation.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

ABOUT SERNOVA AND ITS CELL POUCH SYSTEM PLATFORM FOR CELL THERAPY

Sernova Corp. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing therapeutic cell technologies for chronic diseases, including insulin-dependent diabetes and thyroid disease. Sernova is currently focused on developing a ‘functional cure’ for insulin-dependent diabetes with its lead technology, the Cell Pouch System, a novel implantable and scalable medical device with immune protected therapeutic cells.

On implantation, The Cell Pouch forms a natural, vascularized tissue environment in the body allowing long- term survival and function of therapeutic cells that release essential factors that are absent or deficient in patients with certain chronic diseases. Sernova’s Cell Pouch System has demonstrated its potential to be a ‘functional cure’ for people with T1D in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study at the University of Chicago.

Sernova partnered with Evotec to develop an implantable off-the-shelf iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) based islet replacement therapy. This partnership provides Sernova a potentially unlimited supply of insulin- producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Sernova’s development pipeline that uses its Cell Pouch System also includes: a cell therapy for hypothyroid disease resulting from thyroid gland removal and an ex vivo lentiviral Factor VIII gene therapy for hemophilia A

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Christopher Barnes VP Investor Relations Sernova Corp. Tel: +1 519-902-7923 Email: christopher.barnes@sernova.com Website: www.sernova.com

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company. Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results, performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to complete the Offering, in part or at all; secure additional financing and/or licensing arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies for the company’s Cell Pouch System and or related technologies, including the timing and results of those trials; obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; in-license additional complementary technologies; execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings available on www.sedarplus.ca for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Press Release Communiqué de presse - Août 15, 2024 15 Août, 2024

Lead Investigator for Sernova's Clinical Trial with Cell Pouch for Type 1 Diabetes to Deliver Oral Presentation at the 2024 EASD Annual Meeting

Lead Investigator for Sernova’s Clinical Trial with Cell Pouch for Type 1 Diabetes to Deliver Oral Presentation at the 2024 EASD Annual Meeting

- Dr. Piotr Witkowski MD PhD, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Pancreatic and Islet Transplant Program, and his islet transplant team at University of Chicago Medicine authored an abstract that will be presented, including new data from the ongoing Phase I/II clinical trial of the Cell Pouch System™ in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

LONDON, Ontario; BOSTON, Massachusetts – August 15, 2024 – Sernova Corp. (TSX:SVA) (OTCQB:SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA:PSH), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of regenerative medicine cell therapies for treatment of chronic diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes, today announced a short oral presentation at the upcoming European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) taking place September 9-13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.

Additional details, including accepted abstracts, are available on the EASD website at www.easd.org In alignment with the embargo policy, Sernova plans to share details from Dr. Witkowski’s talk, following the presentation.

Presentation details:

European Association for the Study of Diabetes - 2024 Annual Meeting – Madrid, Spain Oral Event F: Improving Islet Transplantation - Thursday September 12, 2024 2:00pm to 3:00pm Central European Time

Abstract # 447: Islet allotransplantation into pre-vascularized Sernova Cell Pouch™: Interim Results: P. Witkowski, N. Wojcik, S. Gondek, J. Tomecki, K. Milejczyk, B. Juengel, L. Wang, J. J. Fung, R. Barth, USA.

Sernova Corp continues to collaborate closely with leading academic, pharmaceutical and clinical institutions to expand the scope and impact of its technology. The company anticipates further advancements as it progresses through additional cohorts and trials, with the ultimate goal of offering a scalable solution for insulin-dependent diabetes plus other chronic diseases.

ABOUT SERNOVA AND ITS CELL POUCH SYSTEM PLATFORM FOR CELL THERAPY

Sernova Corp. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing therapeutic cell technologies for chronic diseases, including insulin-dependent diabetes, thyroid disease, and blood disorders that include hemophilia A. Sernova is currently focused on developing a ‘functional cure’ for insulin-dependent diabetes with its lead technology, the Cell Pouch System, a novel implantable and scalable medical device with immune protected therapeutic cells.

On implantation, The Cell Pouch forms a natural, vascularized tissue environment in the body allowing long- term survival and function of therapeutic cells that release essential factors that are absent or deficient in patients with certain chronic diseases. Sernova’s Cell Pouch System has demonstrated its potential to be a ‘functional cure’ for people with T1D in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study at the University of Chicago.

Sernova partnered with Evotec to develop an implantable off-the-shelf iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) based islet replacement therapy. This partnership provides Sernova a potentially unlimited supply of insulin- producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Sernova’s development pipeline that uses its Cell Pouch System also includes: a cell therapy for hypothyroid disease resulting from thyroid gland removal and an ex vivo lentiviral Factor VIII gene therapy for hemophilia A.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Christopher Barnes VP, Investor Relations Sernova Corp. Tel: +1 519-902-7923 Email: christopher.barnes@sernova.com Website: www.sernova.com

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company. Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results, performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to secure additional financing and licensing arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; ability to conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies for the company’s Cell Pouch System and or related technologies, including the timing and results of those trials; ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; ability to in-license additional complementary technologies; ability to execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings available on www.sedarplus.ca for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Press Release Communiqué de presse - Août 12, 2024 12 Août, 2024

Sernova Corp. Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

SERNOVA CORP. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

LONDON, Ontario; BOSTON, Massachusetts – August 12, 2024. Sernova Corp. (“Sernova” or the “Company”) (TSX:SVA) (OTCQB:SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA:PSH), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of regenerative medicine cell therapies for treatment of chronic diseases, led by an ongoing phase 1/2a clinical trial in type 1 diabetes, is pleased to announce Mr. Jonathan Rigby as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

James Parsons, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Sernova, stated, “The Board believes that Sernova is now positioned to achieve its strategic milestones under Jonathan’s leadership. Jonathan brings a track record of success raising equity capital for biotech companies. Jonathan has led multiple biotech companies through listings onto Nasdaq, and the achievement of key operational and clinical developments, leading to strategic acquisitions that have generated significant value for shareholders.”

On his appointment, Mr. Rigby commented, “As a type 1 diabetic myself, I am honored to serve the company and its shareholders as Sernova’s new CEO. I am passionate about Sernova’s mission and determined to lead the Company to realize its full potential. I have financed and grown multiple companies through to exits and my goal is clear; I will work tirelessly with the team to do the same for Sernova and its shareholders.”

Mr. Rigby has held several CEO roles and currently serves on the board of directors of cancer therapy company, Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (Nasdaq: ONCY), and IM Therapeutics, working in the diabetes field. He was formerly a board member of Xeris Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XERS), which developed and commercialized a product to treat type 1 diabetes severe hypoglycemia. Mr. Rigby holds a degree in biological sciences from the University of Sheffield, U.K., and has a master of business administration degree from the University of Portsmouth, U.K.

The Board thanks Ms. Cynthia Pussinen, the Company’s former CEO, for her dedication and service to the Company and wishes her the very best in her future endeavors.

ABOUT SERNOVA CORP.

Sernova Corp. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing therapeutic cell technologies that are implanted in patients inside its Cell PouchTM System for chronic diseases, including an ongoing phase 1/2a trial in insulin-dependent diabetes and plans to enter the clinic in thyroid disease, and blood disorders that include hemophilia A. Sernova is currently focused on developing a ‘functional cure’ for insulin- dependent diabetes with its lead asset, the Cell Pouch System, a novel implantable and scalable medical device with immune protected therapeutic cells. On implantation, the Cell Pouch forms a natural vascularized tissue environment in the body for long-term survival and function of therapeutic cells that release essential factors that are absent or deficient in the bodies of patients with certain chronic diseases. Sernova’s Cell Pouch System has demonstrated its potential to be a ‘functional cure’ for people with T1D in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study at the University of Chicago. In May 2022, Sernova and Evotec entered into a global strategic partnership to develop an implantable iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) based Cell Pouch islet replacement therapy. This partnership provides Sernova a potentially unlimited supply of insulin-producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Sernova continues to evaluate the potential for additional development programs that utilize its Cell Pouch System: a cell therapy for hypothyroid disease resulting from thyroid gland removal and an ex vivo lentiviral Factor VIII gene therapy for hemophilia A.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Christopher Barnes VP, Investor Relations Sernova Corp. christopher.barnes@sernova.com 519-902-7923 www.sernova.com

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company. Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results, performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to secure additional financing and licensing arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; ability to conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies for the company’s Cell Pouch System and or related technologies, including the timing and results of those trials; ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; ability to in-license additional complementary technologies; ability to execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings available on www.sedarplus.ca for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward- looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Press Release Communiqué de presse - Juillet 15, 2024 15 Juillet, 2024

Jonathan Rigby Appointed as Executive Chairman for Sernova

LONDON, Ontario; BOSTON, Massachusetts – July 15, 2024 – Sernova Corp. (TSX:SVA) (OTCQB:SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA:PSH), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of regenerative medicine cell therapies for treatment of chronic diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Jonathan Rigby, who previously joined as a Director in May, as Executive Chairman effective immediately. Brett Whalen, who was previously Chairman, has resigned from the Board. These changes continue carefully curated management and Board transitions aimed at positioning Sernova to enter the next phase of the Company’s growth and evolution.

As Executive Chairman Mr. Rigby will focus on partnering with company leadership on capital markets efforts for Sernova as well as leadership of the Board. Cynthia Pussinen, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, will continue in her role as originally defined managing Sernova’s day to day business strategy and operations; she will continue to report to the Board.

“We welcome Jonathan to his expanded role as Executive Chairman to increase our focus on capital markets where he has a demonstrated track record of success through multiple capital raises, Nasdaq listings and successful exits of several biotech companies,” said James Parsons, Director of Sernova. “The Board fully supports the leadership team and Jonathan will further augment our overall Company strength. We are grateful to Brett for his Chairmanship.”

“I am delighted to serve the Company and its shareholders as Executive Chairman with passion and enthusiasm. As a sufferer myself, I will do all I can to help the Company give lives back to patients suffering from diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes” said Jonathan Rigby, Executive Chairman. “I have financed and grown multiple companies through to exits and my goal is quite clear, I will work tirelessly with the team to do the same for Sernova and its shareholders.

Mr. Rigby has held several CEO roles and currently serves on the Board of Directors of cancer therapy company Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) and IM Therapeutics and was formerly on the board of Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: XERS). Mr. Rigby holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Sheffield, UK, and has a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Portsmouth, UK.

Sernova Corp continues to collaborate closely with leading academic, pharmaceutical and clinical institutions to expand the scope and impact of its technology. The company anticipates further advancements as it progresses through additional cohorts and trials, with the ultimate goal of offering a scalable solution for insulin-dependent diabetes plus other chronic diseases.

ABOUT SERNOVA AND ITS CELL POUCH SYSTEM PLATFORM FOR CELL THERAPY

Sernova Corp. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing therapeutic cell technologies for chronic diseases, including insulin-dependent diabetes, thyroid disease, and blood disorders that include hemophilia A. Sernova is currently focused on developing a ‘functional cure’ for insulin-dependent diabetes with its lead technology, the Cell Pouch System, a novel implantable and scalable medical device with immune protected therapeutic cells.

On implantation, The Cell Pouch forms a natural, vascularized tissue environment in the body allowing long- term survival and function of therapeutic cells that release essential factors that are absent or deficient in the bodies of patients with certain chronic diseases. Sernova’s Cell Pouch System has demonstrated its potential to be a ‘functional cure’ for people with T1D in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study at the University of Chicago.

Sernova partnered with Evotec to develop an implantable off-the-shelf iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) based islet replacement therapy. This partnership provides Sernova a potentially unlimited supply of insulin- producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Sernova’s development pipeline that uses its Cell Pouch System also includes: a cell therapy for hypothyroid disease resulting from thyroid gland removal and an ex vivo lentiviral Factor VIII gene therapy for hemophilia A.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Christopher Barnes VP, Investor Relations Sernova Corp. Tel: +1 519-902-7923 Email: christopher.barnes@sernova.com Website: www.sernova.com

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company. Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results, performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to secure additional financing and licensing arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; ability to conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies for the company’s Cell Pouch System and or related technologies, including the timing and results of those trials; ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; ability to in-license additional complementary technologies; ability to execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings available on www.sedarplus.ca for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Press Release Communiqué de presse - Juin 25, 2024 25 Juin, 2024

Sernova Announces Additional Patient Insulin Independent and Cohort 2 Enrollment Complete in Ongoing Phase I/II Clinical Trial for Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes

Sernova Announces Additional Patient Insulin Independent and Cohort 2 Enrollment Complete in Ongoing Phase I/II Clinical Trial for Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes

- To date Sernova reports 7 patients in its Phase I/II type 1 diabetes clinical trial achieved freedom from insulin injections and demonstrate blood sugar control in the non-diabetic range (HbA1c <6.5%);

- 6 patients have reached between 5.5 and 50 months of sustained insulin independence and freedom from severe hypoglycemic episodes;

- Completion of enrollment in Cohort 2

LONDON, Ontario; BOSTON, Massachusetts – June 25, 2024 – Sernova Corp. (TSX:SVA) (OTCQB:SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA:PSH), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, today announces developments in its Phase I/II clinical trial investigating a novel treatment for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). To date a total of 7 patients across Cohorts 1 and 2 have achieved insulin independence following transplants of human donor islets via Sernova’s proprietary Cell Pouch System™ and a marginal portal vein top up. Additionally, the study, which is being conducted at the University of Chicago, completed full enrollment of the second cohort of patients with the last patient being enrolled June 24, 2024.

At baseline, all patients in the study were dependent on multiple daily insulin injections with average HbA1c levels (a measure of glucose control over the prior 2 to 3 months) greater than 6.5% across the study population. In addition, prior to enrollment in the study, patients had a history of severe hypoglycemic events (a potentially life-threatening drop in blood sugar leading to impaired cognition and consciousness) and undetectable plasma levels of C-peptide (a marker of natural insulin production). Insulin independence in these first 7 patients has been accompanied by freedom from severe hypoglycemic events, sustained HbA1c levels in the non-diabetic range (HbA1c <6.5%), and persistent transplant-mediated insulin production measured by plasma C-peptide.

The trial, which focuses on Sernova’s Cell Pouch technology, demonstrates that insulin independence and additional clinically meaningful patient outcomes were achieved with lower than traditional islet masses infused intra-portally, indicating an important contribution of the islet grafts in Cell Pouch to the observed favorable blood glucose control. Sernova continues to be the first and only company to announce positive patient outcomes in a clinical trial for T1D that combines donor islets transplanted via an implantable delivery vehicle that also has full payload containment and retrievability capabilities should it be required, as evidenced by the first patient in Cohort 2. Interim data from this study indicates that Cell Pouch is generally safe and well tolerated and, when transplanted with donor islets, contributes to the reversal of T1D, potentially minimizing the long-term comorbidities that include heart and kidney disease, blindness and amputation. The Company anticipates announcing additional trial results for the remaining 5 patients in Cohort 2, later in the year.

Cynthia Pussinen, CEO of Sernova, expressed "we are excited with and encouraged by the impressive progress of our ongoing Phase I/II clinical trial with donor islets and Cell Pouch. The ability to achieve sustained insulin independence, HbA1c levels in the non-diabetic range and reductions in severe hypoglycemic events in patients, using a retrievable payload device, signifies a transformative step forward in the treatment – and essentially functional cure - of Type 1 Diabetes. Sernova remains committed to advancing the potential of our Cell Pouch technology to significantly improve the lives of patients and their families worldwide.”

Sernova Corp continues to collaborate closely with leading academic, pharmaceutical and clinical institutions to expand the scope and impact of its technology. The company anticipates further advancements as it progresses through additional cohorts and trials, with the goal of offering a scalable solution for insulin- dependent diabetes plus other chronic diseases.

About Sernova

Sernova Corp. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing therapeutic cell technologies for chronic diseases, including insulin-dependent diabetes, thyroid disease, and blood disorders that include hemophilia A. Sernova is currently focused on developing a ‘functional cure’ for insulin-dependent diabetes with its lead technology, the Cell Pouch System, a novel implantable and scalable medical device with immune protected therapeutic cells.

Sernova partnered with Evotec to develop an implantable off-the-shelf iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) based islet replacement therapy. This partnership provides Sernova a potentially unlimited supply of insulin producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Sernova’s development pipeline that uses its Cell Pouch System also includes: a cell therapy for hypothyroid disease resulting from thyroid gland removal and an ex vivo lentiviral Factor VIII gene therapy for hemophilia A.

About Sernova’s Cell Pouch for use with Cell Therapeutics

On implantation, The Cell Pouch forms a natural, vascularized tissue environment in the body allowing longterm survival and function of therapeutic cells that release essential factors that are absent or deficient in the bodies of patients with certain chronic diseases. Sernova’s Cell Pouch System has demonstrated its potential to be a ‘functional cure’ for people with T1D in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study at the University of Chicago. The Cell Pouch technology integrates with the body's natural biological processes, creating a biocompatible environment for the delivery of therapeutic cells previously missing from the body including cells, hormones, blood factors and tissues. This innovative approach aims to provide a durable and sustainable treatment option for Sernova’s lighthouse program to treat individuals living with T1D, with additional future therapeutic programs to follow for hypothyroidism and hemophilia A.

For further information, please contact:

Christopher Barnes VP, Investor Relations Sernova Corp. Tel: +1 519-902-7923 Email: christopher.barnes@sernova.com Website: www.sernova.com

Forward Looking Information:

This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company. Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results, performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to secure additional financing and licensing arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; ability to conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies for the company’s Cell Pouch System and or related technologies, including the timing and results of those trials; ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; ability to in-license additional complementary technologies; ability to execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings available on www.sedarplus.ca for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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