SmartKem (NASDAQ:SMTK) PLC is a semiconductor materials company focused on the research, development and commercialization of organic semiconductor solutions for flexible and printed electronics. The company’s core technology platform centers on solution-processable organic materials and organic thin-film transistor (OTFT) backplanes, designed to enable energy-efficient displays, sensor arrays and smart labels. By leveraging its proprietary Organic Performance Electronics® (OPE®) materials, SmartKem aims to deliver low-temperature, roll-to-roll manufacturing processes that reduce production costs and expand design possibilities across a variety of end-markets.
SmartKem’s product portfolio includes organic semiconductor inks, process development kits and integrated backplane modules suitable for use in electrophoretic displays, flexible OLEDs, ePaper tags and Internet of Things (IoT) sensor platforms. These offerings address customer requirements for high yield, mechanical flexibility and ultra-low power consumption. The company collaborates with OEMs, display manufacturers and research institutions to tailor material formulations, optimize deposition techniques and integrate OTFT backplanes into next-generation devices for consumer electronics, retail, logistics and industrial automation.
Founded in the United Kingdom, SmartKem maintains its headquarters in Manchester and operates a technology demonstration center in Silicon Valley, California. Since its inception, the company has established strategic partnerships across Europe, North America and Asia to accelerate pilot production and market adoption. SmartKem’s multidisciplinary team of chemists, materials scientists and process engineers works closely with customers and academic partners to drive pilot-scale validation and transfer of laboratory-scale innovations into commercial manufacturing lines.
Under the leadership of CEO Steve Sharples, SmartKem has expanded its intellectual property portfolio and grown its global footprint, positioning the company for scalable deployment of organic electronic solutions. Sharples, together with a board of experienced directors and industry advisors, oversees corporate strategy, technology road-mapping and collaborative development programs. With a focus on sustainable, low-energy manufacturing and the emergence of flexible electronics in mass markets, SmartKem continues to refine its materials and processes to address evolving industry needs.
