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Natcore Technology’s Flood Presented With World Photovoltaic Energy Award

Rochester, NY — (May 25, 2018) — Dr. Dennis Flood, a NASA veteran and scientific co-founder of Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) will receive the prestigious World Photovoltaic Energy Award from the World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC). The award will be presented at the 7th WCPEC in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

According to the Conference citation, Dr. Flood will receive the award for “his outstanding contribution to the development of science and technology of high efficiency and radiation-tolerant space solar cells, arrays and systems, and for extraordinary contributions to international cooperation in photovoltaic technology, bringing our world PV community together with his vision in founding the WCPEC series.” He was a founder of WCPEC in 1994 and was the group’s first Chairman. He served on its steering committee for 12 years.

He will deliver his World Photovoltaic Energy Award acceptance talk on Monday, June 11 during the Conference Opening Keynote Session.

Dr. Flood is currently the Chief Technology Officer of Natcore Technology. He has more than 35 years’ experience in developing solar cell and array technology for both space and terrestrial applications.

Prior to founding Natcore, he served for 15 years as Chief of the Photovoltaic and Space Environments Branch at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, where he led programs in advanced photovoltaic systems development. He received two Agency awards for his pioneering work on advanced solar cells for space applications and for research that established the feasibility of powering a human outpost on the surface of Mars with solar energy.

He served as Chair of the IEEE Electron Device Society’s Photovoltaic Device Technical Committee, served as a member of the Society’s Education Committee, and participated in its Distinguished Lecturer Series for several years. He has also served multiple years on the International Advisory Committees of the European, the U.S, the Japan/Asia and the World Photovoltaic Conference. He is an inventor or co-inventor on several patents or patent applications in photovoltaics and nanotechnology and has more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations in solar energy, electron devices and materials science..

A native of Haslett, Michigan, Dennis Flood received a BS in Physics from Wittenberg University and an MS and PhD in Solid State Physics from Michigan State University.

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Natcore Technology Extends Warrant Expiry Dates

Rochester, NY — (March 29, 2018) — Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) will extend the expiry date of an aggregate 1,597,050 outstanding share purchase warrants. The subject warrants were originally issued from April 14, 2015 to April 27, 2015 with expiry dates of April 14, 2018 to April 27, 2018. The new expiry dates will provide a two-year extension with respect to the subject warrants. The warrants will continue to be exercised at their original exercise price.

The amendment to the terms of the warrants is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and any regulatory approvals.

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Natcore Planning Prototype Demonstration With Major Solar Cell Manufacturer

CTO Dennis Flood to Direct R&D Program; Director of Research & Technology David Levy resigns

Rochester, NY — (March 27, 2018) — Continuing its new focus on an accelerated prototype development program, Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) is pleased to announce that a major global solar cell manufacturer has accepted the Company’s exclusive invitation to demonstrate its Natcore Foil CellTM technology.

The meeting and demonstration, to be held at Natcore’s Rochester laboratory in advance of the World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (June 10-15, 2018), is in keeping with the company’s goal of pursuing partnerships with leaders in the industry to commercialize its technology. The production and demonstration of a prototype cell using a carrier selective contact process amenable to a streamlined, self-aligning production method will be a key part of this initiative.

Natcore will be participating in the WCPEC conference, which is held every four years and combines the three major international solar conferences that are otherwise held annually.

Natcore also announces that Dr. David Levy, Director of Research & Technology, is resigning his full-time position and has agreed to work with the Company on a consultant basis to advance its research, in particular the development of the demonstration prototype.

While Natcore pursues a full-time replacement for Dr. Levy, the Company is pleased to report that Dr. Dennis Flood, Chief Technology Officer, will direct the research and development program.

Dr. Flood is a Natcore co-founder. He has more than 30 years experience in developing solar cell and array technology for both space and terrestrial applications. At the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, he served for 15 years as Chief of the Photovoltaic and Space Environments Branch and led programs in advanced photovoltaic systems development. He received two Agency awards for his pioneering work on advanced solar cells for space applications and for research that established the feasibility of powering a human outpost on the surface of Mars with solar energy.

Dr. Flood presently serves on the International Advisory Committees of the European, the U.S, the Japan/Asia and the World Photovoltaic Conference organizing committees. He is an inventor or co-inventor on several patents or patent applications in photovoltaics and nanotechnology and has more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations in solar energy, electron devices and materials science.

In addition to Dr. Flood, the Company’s Science Advisory Board will continue to provide oversight and direction as the accelerated prototype development program advances toward completion.

About Natcore Technology

Natcore Technology is focused on using its proprietary Foil Cell technology to significantly lower the costs and improve the power output of solar cells. www.NatcoreSolar.com

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Natcore Technology announces private placement

Rochester, NY — (March 20, 2018) — Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) intends to raise CDN$980,000 via a non-brokered private placement

The placement involves the sale of up to 7,000,000 units at a price of CDN$0.14 per unit. Each unit comprises one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a further common share at CDN$0.21 for a period of 36 months from closing.

Finder’s fees may be payable on all or a portion of the financing. Proceeds of the placement will be used to fund Natcore’s accelerated prototype program (as announced on March 15), as well as its general corporate expenses. The completion of the placement is subject to regulatory approval, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Natcore Technology announces private placement

Rochester, NY — (February 23, 2018) — Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) has announced its intent to raise CDN$87,500 via a non-brokered private placement.

The placement involves the sale of up to 1,250,000 units at a price of CDN$0.07 per unit. Each unit comprises one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a further common share at $0.09 for a period of 36 months from closing.

Finder’s fees of 7% cash and 7% warrants (on the same terms as the warrants forming part of the units) may be payable on all or a portion of the financing. Proceeds of the placement will be applied to further development of Natcore’s technologies and general working capital. The completion of the placement is subject to regulatory approval, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Natcore Technology closes private placement

Rochester, NY — (January 24, 2018) — Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) has completed its proposed non-brokered private placement, as announced on January 19, 2018. Gross proceeds of CDN$135,000 were raised through the sale of 1,500,000 units at a price of $0.09 per unit.  Each unit comprised one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase of a further common share at $0.11 for a period of three years.

Finder’s fees of $9,450 were paid in cash in association with the placement, and 105,000 finder’s warrants, bearing the same terms as the placement warrants, were issued.

All securities issued in the private placement are subject to a hold period in Canada expiring on May 24, 2018.  Proceeds of the placement will be applied to further development of Natcore’s technologies and general working capital.

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Natcore Technology announces private placement

Rochester, NY — (January 19, 2018) — Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) has announced its intent to raise CDN$225,000 via a non-brokered private placement.

The placement involves the sale of up to 2,500,000 units at a price of CDN$0.09 per unit. Each unit comprises one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a further common share at $0.11 for a period of 36 months from closing.

Finder’s fees of 7% cash and 7% warrants (on the same terms as the warrants forming part of the units) may be payable on all or a portion of the financing. Proceeds of the placement will be applied to further development of Natcore’s technologies and general working capital. The completion of the placement is subject to regulatory approval, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Natcore Technology Grants Options

Rochester, NY — (January 10, 2018) — Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) has, in conjunction with its annual employee reviews, granted an aggregate of 1,354,000 stock options to employees and two officers at a price of CDN$0.095 per share for a period of five years. The grant is subject to the approval of regulatory authorities, including the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Natcore Technology Closes Private Placement

Rochester, NY — (December 27, 2017) — Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) has completed its proposed non-brokered private placement, as announced on December 7, 2017, on December 20, 2017. Gross proceeds of CDN$147,250 were raised through the sale of 1,550,000 units at a price of $0.095 per unit.  Each unit comprised one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase of a further common share at $0.12 for a period of three years.

Finder’s fees of $10,307.50 were paid in cash in association with the placement, and 108,500 finder’s warrants, bearing the same terms as the placement warrants, were issued.

All securities issued in the private placement are subject to a hold period in Canada expiring on April 20, 2018.  Proceeds of the placement will be applied to further development of Natcore’s technologies and general working capital.

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This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction.  Neither the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) opines as to, nor accepts responsibility for, the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 

Natcore Technology announces private placement

Rochester, NY — (December 7, 2017) — Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) has announced its intent to raise CDN$147,250 via a non-brokered private placement.

The placement involves the sale of up to 1,550,000 units at a price of CDN$0.095 per unit. Each unit comprises one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a further common share at $0.12 for a period of 36 months from closing.

Finder’s fees of 7% cash and 7% warrants (on the same terms as the warrants forming part of the units) may be payable on all or a portion of the financing. Proceeds of the placement will be applied to further development of Natcore’s technologies and general working capital. The completion of the placement is subject to regulatory approval, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

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This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction.  Neither the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) opines as to, nor accepts responsibility for, the adequacy or accuracy of this release.