World’s First Commercially Viable Silkworms for Recombinant Spider Silk Production

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – December 16, 2024 –Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the leading developer of spider silk-based fibers, reflects on a year of extraordinary progress following the introduction of its groundbreaking BAM-1 hybrids—the world’s first commercially viable silkworms recombinant spider silk production.

Since their debut earlier this year, the BAM-1 hybrids have proven to be a transformative innovation, driving significant advancements in silk production, cocoon size, yield, and silkworm robustness. These achievements validate the Company’s pioneering technology and its potential to revolutionize biomaterial manufacturing.

Over the past year, the BAM-1 hybrids have delivered remarkable results, including a doubling of cocoon size compared to traditional silkworms. This dramatic increase has directly translated to significantly higher silk yields, establishing new performance standards for productivity and efficiency in spider silk production.

In addition to improved yields, BAM-1 hybrids have demonstrated exceptional robustness and resilience. Their enhanced performance has been instrumental in advancing the scalability and consistency required for large-scale commercial operations, resulting in more than 1,200 pounds of recombinant spider silk cocoon production this year.

The BAM-1 hybrids are the world’s first silkworm for commercially viable recombinant spider silk production. By achieving reliable and repeatable yields at scale, Kraig Labs has set a new industry benchmark and opened the door to a wide range of applications, including technical textiles, defense, medical devices, and performance apparel.

“The introduction of the BAM-1 hybrid earlier this year marked a turning point for Kraig Biocraft Laboratories and for the future of spider silk production,” said Kim Thompson, CEO and Founder of Kraig Labs. “The extraordinary gains in cocoon size, silk yield, and silkworm resilience have validated our technology and enabled us to take significant steps toward industrial-scale production. This year has been about transforming promise into progress, and we are proud of what we have accomplished with BAM-1. Next year, we will expand on this success with production planning underway for multiple tons of spider silk production in 2025.”

The Company’s ongoing innovations and achievements in 2024 position Kraig Labs as a global leader in sustainable, high-performance spider silk production, unlocking new possibilities in biomaterials.

For more details about this breakthrough and other advancements the Company has made this year, please see the Company’s investor conference at www.kraiglabs.com/videos or through the Company’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@kraigbiocraftlaboratories2270. 

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

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Milestone Surpasses All Previous Year’s Combined Production, Signifying Major Breakthrough in Commercialization Efforts

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – December 11, 2024 –Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the leading developer of spider silk-based fibers, reports that it has produced more than 1,200 pounds of recombinant spider silk cocoon over the last 12 months. This milestone represents more than the combined production of all prior years, underscoring the Company’s significant advancements in scaling up spider silk production for commercial applications.

The successful production surge was driven by Kraig Labs’ newest hybrid spider silk production strain, which transformed traditional silkworms into producers of spider silk-based fibers. This record output demonstrates the Company’s ability to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and scalable, sustainable production.

“We are proud to share this exciting production milestone. This achievement is a clear indicator of the tremendous progress our team has made in optimizing spider silk production,” said Kim Thompson, Founder and CEO of Kraig Labs. “This achievement puts us on track to begin addressing the global demand for performance fibers across a range of consumer end markets.”

Kraig Labs’ focus on building a reliable and scalable production model has positioned the Company as a leader in recombinant spider silk manufacturing. This accomplishment sets the stage for expanded production capacity and accelerated commercialization of its eco-friendly and high-performance silk fibers.

For more details about this breakthrough and other advancements the Company has made this year please see the Company’s investor conference at www.kraiglabs.com/videos or through the Company’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@kraigbiocraftlaboratories2270. 

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

Ben Hansel, Hansel Capital, LLC

(720) 288-8495

ir@KraigLabs.com

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – December 3, 2024 –Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the leading developer of spider silk-based fibers, today announced it will be publishing its investor web conference on December 4, at 4:30 pm ET. This conference provides an in-depth review of the Company’s amazing progress over the past twelve months in commercializing its revolutionary spider silk fibers.

“This has been an amazing year for Kraig Labs and for commercial scale production of recombinant spider silk for the textile markets. I am excited to share the record-setting progress Kraig Labs made this year in scaling up our spider silk production and in the development of the next generation of super fibers,” said Company Founder and CEO, Kim Thompson. “This shareholder conference will highlight the substantial business model progress we have made this year, as well as some of our upcoming targets and goals.”

Interested viewers will be able to find the video at www.kraiglabs.com/videos or through the Company’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@kraigbiocraftlaboratories2270 starting on December 4, at 4:30 pm ET. 

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

Ben Hansel, Hansel Capital, LLC

(720) 288-8495

ir@KraigLabs.com

ANN ARBOR, MI., – November 4, 2024-  Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the leading developer of advanced spider silk-based fibers, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its fourth production cycle for 2024. This achievement marks a significant milestone, with record-setting performance across nearly every tracked metric for parental silkworm lines and hybrid cocoons.

The latest production cycle delivered the largest single batch of parental line cocoons the Company has ever produced. On top of the record-setting size of this batch, Kraig Labs continues to see strong vitality and robustness.

Beyond the sheer size of this production batch, quantitative analysis of this batch demonstrated that the genetics of the BAM-1 continue to improve. This batch set new records for cocoon size, shell weight, and several other key metrics for large-scale production. These records were set not only our hybrid cocoons, but also for the parental silkworm lines, reflecting comprehensive improvements throughout the entire production process.

“The results of our fourth production cycle are outstanding, showcasing the performance and capability of our BAM-1 line,” said founder and CEO of Kraig Labs, Kim Thompson. “Our ongoing advancements in genetic engineering and silkworm rearing techniques are paying off, and these achievements underscore our ability to reliably scale up production to meet growing market demands.”

By achieving new records in both parental and hybrid silkworm metrics, the Company solidifies its leadership in the field of sustainable, high-performance fibers.

“The continuous improvement in nearly every tracked performance metric is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team and the genetics of BAM-1,” said the Company’s COO, Jon Rice. “Our comprehensive focus on genetic robustness and cocoon yield has paid off. We are well on track for scaling our operations to multi-ton levels while maintaining the quality and performance of our spider silk materials.”

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories continues to pursue new heights in advanced biomaterials, driving innovation and setting new standards in the production of spider silk fibers.

The Company will hold an investor conference call later this month at a time to be announced in the coming weeks.

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

Ben Hansel, Hansel Capital, LLC

(720) 288-8495

ir@KraigLabs.com

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – October 21, 2024 –Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the leading developer of spider silk-based fibers, today announced plans to host an investor web conference in the coming weeks. This conference will provide an in-depth review of the Company’s progress over the past twelve months in commercializing its revolutionary spider silk technology.

As part of Kraig Labs’ ongoing commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement, the upcoming conference will cover recent advancements, detailed production metrics, and critical advancements accelerating the Company’s trajectory to bring its spider silk technology to market. Attendees can expect insights into total spider silk production, the development of next-generation spider silk fibers, targeted markets for early adoption, projections for production levels in 2024, and how these innovations are set to transform the global performance materials industry.

“We are excited to share the substantial progress Kraig Labs has made this past year in scaling up our spider silk production,” said Company Founder and CEO, Kim Thompson. “This shareholder conference will provide an excellent opportunity to highlight the substantial progress made this year and how we are delivering on our commercially scalable spider silk system for textile markets.”

The Company is in the process of finalizing the details for the event, and a follow-up announcement with the confirmed date and additional information will be made available as the event approaches.

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

Ben Hansel, Hansel Capital, LLC

(720) 288-8495

ir@KraigLabs.com

This Milestone marks the Achievement of True Commercial-scale Levels of Parental Strain Production

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – October 14, 2024 –Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the leading developer of commercially viable spider silk, is excited to announce that its current production batch is cocooning this week. This batch is the largest-scale production run of the BAM-1 parental lines in the Company’s history.

This latest batch of silkworms is part of the Company’s ongoing expansion of its proprietary spider silk production technologies. The Company’s production team and sericulture experts have been closely monitoring this production cycle and have reported strong growth and great colony health as Kraig Labs begins the cocooning process.

“We are very pleased with the progress of our current production cycle, which is on track to deliver the largest supply of BAM-1 production hybrid eggs in the Company’s history,” said Kim Thompson, CEO and founder of Kraig Labs. “The results we are seeing reflect our team’s dedication to delivering truly cost-effective and commercially scalable spider silk production. This is a major step forward in commercializing spider silk technology, made possible by our new production center, and we look forward to utilizing this expanded production space to continue accelerating our plans for market entry.”

The Company’s silkworms have been genetically engineered to produce recombinant spider silk at a level of efficiency and cost-effectiveness that was previously unattainable. This latest production run verifies the scalability of the Company’s spider silk technology, positioning Kraig Labs to deliver commercial quantities of spider silk to its partners and customers.

With the near completion of this major production run, Kraig Labs has transitioned from a development and testing mindset to a true production focus. The results of this run will supply Kraig Labs with millions of BAM-1 production hybrids slated for commercial production.

“We are at an exciting and pivotal moment in Kraig Labs’ history,” Thompson added. “This successful production cycle is a testament to the hard work of our team and the power of our spider silk technologies. It underscores our commitment to unlocking the full potential of spider silk as an innovative material with limitless applications.”

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

Ben Hansel, Hansel Capital, LLC

(720) 288-8495

ir@KraigLabs.com

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – September 30, 2024 –Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the leading developer of commercially viable spider silk, today proudly announces the launch of its largest production cycle of its BAM-1 line. Leveraging the expanded capacity of its new production rearing center, this rearing cycle will more than double the Company’s previous single-batch caterpillar production record.

To grow production capacity and maximize the new rearing center, the Company has divided this batch into two groups. Twenty percent of this batch are BAM-1 hybrids for reeling finished silk. Eighty percent of this batch is split evenly between the two BAM-1 parental lines that will be crossbred to produce  millions of BAM-1 hybrid silkworm eggs for future production cycles.

First-generation hybrids are created by crossbreeding the two BAM-1 parental lines together. These first-generation hybrids create larger production cocoons, increased robustness, and improved reeling performance. As such, the Company maintains a small population of its BAM-1 parental lines that are raised in parallel with the BAM-1 hybrids each production cycle. The priority placed on BAM-1 parental lines for this rearing cycle was explicitly targeted to quickly ramp up first-generation BAM-1 hybrid eggs.

This record-setting production cycle highlights the Company’s ongoing commitment to scaling up the production of its advanced silk materials, bringing Kraig Labs one step closer to revolutionizing the performance materials market.

This production batch marks a significant increase in both the volume and scale of the Company’s silkworm-based spider silk manufacturing, ensuring that Kraig Labs is well-positioned to meet the needs of these broad and diverse markets.

“This milestone BAM-1 production run exemplifies our commitment to scaling the production of our unique spider silk fibers,” said Company Founder and CEO, Kim Thompson. “As we continue to break new ground in performance materials, this expanded capacity represents a key advancement toward full-scale commercial production.”

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

Ben Hansel, Hansel Capital, LLC

(720) 288-8495

ir@KraigLabs.com

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – September 23, 2024 –Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), proudly announces the initiation of its first production cycle for the BAM-1 parental strains at its newly established production center. This new facility boasts a footprint eight times larger than its previous facility and, when fully utilized, has the capacity to support the production of 25 metric tons of spider silk per year. This transition to a larger facility marks a pivotal moment in the Company’s growth and its commitment to transforming the textile industry.

The new production center, strategically located to optimize operations and provide easy access to supporting infrastructure, is set to accelerate the Company’s capacity for high-quality, bioengineered spider silk. This production center represents a monumental leap forward in capacity, enabling Kraig Labs to meet the demand for its groundbreaking spider silk materials and solidify its leadership in bio-engineered fibers.

This facility was built to address the production space requirements for 2025 and to create a foundation for future expansion. With this proven production blueprint established, the Company anticipates building out additional production capacity in 2025 to bring additional silk production capacity online for 2026.

“We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter in Kraig Labs’ journey,” said Company Founder and CEO, Kim Thompson. “Launching this first production cycle at this greatly expanded facility is not only a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work but also a major milestone in our mission to revolutionize material science and commercialize spider silk. Our new center will significantly enhance our production capacity, allowing us to scale up and bring our innovative spider silk technologies to a broader market.”

The launch of this production cycle and the investment into the expansion of facilities underscores the Company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of bioengineered materials. With the expanded rearing capabilities, Kraig Labs aims to set new benchmarks in both production capacity and product quality, strengthening its position as a leader in the advanced materials sector.

As Kraig Biocraft Laboratories embarks on this exciting new phase, the Company extends its gratitude to its partners, investors, and team members for their unwavering support. The new production center is set to play a crucial role in driving the Company’s growth and reinforcing its position as a trailblazer in bioengineered materials.

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

Ben Hansel, Hansel Capital, LLC

(720) 288-8495

ir@KraigLabs.com

New Facility Online and Ready for Fall Spider Silk Production

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – September 3, 2024 –Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), announces today that it has completed the second wave of its production expansion and is now transitioning spider silk manufacturing operations to its new, larger production center.

Following the overwhelming success of the spring production trials, Kraig Labs outlined a strategic investment plan to rapidly scale its production capacity, slated to take part in two waves. The first phase was completed in July, providing the necessary space for the Company to operate through the rainy season. The second and larger project was the construction of a new production center for the Company’s spider silk manufacturing operations.

Kraig Labs kicked off construction for this new production center in July. The new facility increases the Company’s rearing capacity by more than eight times its current operations. With dedicated production spaces for each BAM-1 parental line and a dedicated space for its BAM-1 hybrid hatchery, this new facility is expected to address the production space needed to meet the spider silk production schedule through 2025.

The Company is now transitioning its production operations and equipment to this new space and finalizing the installation of backup power generation systems ahead of the next spider silk production cycle slated to begin at the end of this month.

Kicking off later this month, the first production cycle in this facility will be the largest single-cycle rearing of the BAM-1 parental strains in the Company’s history. This rearing will, in turn, allow for the full utilization of this new and significantly expanded production space.

“As planned, this new facility is coming online just in time to support our fall production kick-off. The larger production center will allow us to fully leverage the supporting silk production infrastructure, maximizing the production output and bringing our spider silk manufacturing to the next level,” said Company COO Jon Rice. “This center is the latest in a series of breakthroughs for Kraig Labs in commercial scale production of spider silk in 2024.”

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

Ben Hansel, Hansel Capital, LLC

(720) 288-8495

ir@KraigLabs.com

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – August 26, 2024 –Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), announces today that it has further boosted spider silk production with the introduction of new silk cocoon reeling protocols resulting in higher silk yields.

Under the guidance of renowned sericulture expert, Dr. Nirmal Kumar, the Kraig Labs production team modified the processing of its finished silk cocoons, increasing total silk yields per cocoon and improving reeling performance. These mechanical changes to the processing and handling of the Company’s spider silk cocoons resulted in a near doubling of reeling efficiency compared to the prior production runs.

“Increasing processing efficiency and cocoon yield was one of Kraig’s top three goals for increasing production,” said Company founder and CEO, Kim Thompson. “Congratulations to the production team for these dramatic improvements. We anticipated many more months of work before seeing these results. Now we can focus on increasing individual cocoon size, and overall production volumes. I believe that even further gains in possessing yield can be achieved over the next two production cycles.”

Dr. Nirmal Kumar and the Kraig Labs production team harvested the third production cycle of its proprietary spider silk cocoon last week. The BAM-1 hybrid cocoons have now been processed under the direction of Dr. Nirmal Kumar and the newly implemented enhanced protocols. In addition to finished reeling spider silk, the team has collected, analyzed, and selected the top performing BAM-1 parent line cocoons for production expansion this fall. Over the next week, selective matings of these top-performing moths will be used to create the next generation of BAM-1 parental line and BAM-1 production hybrids.

“Dr. Nirmal Kumar has evolved our operations at an incredible pace, bringing nuanced details and innovative troubleshooting that has netted outsized returns at a rapid pace,” said Company COO, Jon Rice. “These small details and tweaks in processing the finished cocoons have yielded huge improvements in finished silk yield. Undoubtedly, his continued guidance will play a major role in our continuing expansion of production.”

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About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (www.KraigLabs.com), a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk-based fiber technologies.

The Company has achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in the area of spider silk technology with implications for the global textile industry.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Statements in this press release about the Company’s future and expectations other than historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions. As a result, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “estimated,” “hopes,” “if,” “develops,” “researching,” “research,” “pilot,” “potential,” “could” or other words or phrases of similar import. Forward looking statements include descriptions of the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions and goals. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

Ben Hansel, Hansel Capital, LLC

(720) 288-8495

ir@KraigLabs.com