SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) (Frankfurt: 5OV0), a defence technology company specializing in GPS-denied navigation for autonomous systems, announced Wednesday that it has retained ICP Securities Inc. to provide automated market-making services through ICP’s proprietary ICP Premium(R) algorithm, in accordance with Canadian Securities Exchange policies.
Under the agreement, SPARC AI will pay ICP a monthly fee of C$7,500 plus applicable taxes, with services commencing June 9, 2026, for an initial four-month term. The company said ICP’s activities will be focused on addressing temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of SPARC AI shares. The agreement does not include performance-based compensation, stock options or other securities-based consideration, and ICP will be responsible for all costs associated with its market-making activities.
The engagement is designed to improve liquidity and orderly trading of SPARC AI’s common shares. Market-making services typically involve a firm quoting both buy and sell prices to facilitate trading, which can reduce volatility and make it easier for investors to enter or exit positions. For a company like SPARC AI, which is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, such services can be particularly important to maintain investor confidence and ensure efficient price discovery.
SPARC AI is focused on solving one of the most critical challenges in modern autonomous systems: accurate navigation and targeting when GPS is unavailable. The company’s AI-powered platform transforms the low-cost inertial sensors already inside commercial drones into precision instruments without additional hardware, external signals, or complex integration. SPARC AI’s software-only approach makes GPS-denied capability for target acquisition and navigation accessible at the price point and scale that modern drone operations demand, from single platforms to fleets of thousands.
For investors, the hiring of a market maker signals that SPARC AI is taking steps to improve its stock’s trading environment. While market-making does not guarantee a higher share price, it can reduce the bid-ask spread and provide more consistent liquidity, which may attract a broader base of institutional and retail investors. The fixed monthly fee structure also ensures that ICP’s incentives are aligned with providing continuous service rather than speculative gains.
The move comes as SPARC AI continues to develop its technology for defence and commercial drone applications. The company’s focus on GPS-denied navigation addresses a growing need as military and civilian operators seek reliable alternatives to satellite-based positioning systems, which can be jammed or spoofed. By enhancing its market visibility through improved liquidity, SPARC AI may be better positioned to attract further investment as it pursues commercialization.
For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/wfpvX. Additional information and updates on SPARC AI can be found in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SPAIF.
