Meta Materials (MMATQ) 10-Q 9 Aug 23 2023 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Aug. 07, 2023
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2023
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Registrant Name	Meta Materials Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001431959
Entity File Number	001-36247
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Tax Identification Number	74-3237581
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NV
Entity Address, Address Line One	60 Highfield Park Drive
Entity Address, City or Town	Dartmouth
Entity Address, State or Province	NS
Entity Address, Country	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	B3A 4R9
City Area Code	902
Local Phone Number	482-5729
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		477,261,145
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol	MMAT
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ

Condensed Consolidated Interim

Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 13,955,519	$ 10,090,858
Restricted Cash	514,350	1,720,613
Accounts and other receivables	1,251,004	902,718
Notes receivable, net of allowance for credit loss	333,300	2,211,900
Inventory	477,197	468,027
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,294,151	7,202,099
Due from related parties	$ 8,722	$ 8,461
Other Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Related Party, Type [Extensible Enumeration]	Related Party [Member]	Related Party [Member]
Total current assets	$ 19,834,243	$ 22,604,676
Intangible assets, net	53,906,464	56,313,317
Property, plant and equipment, net	47,680,219	42,674,699
Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets	7,437,981	5,576,824
Goodwill		281,748,466
Total assets	128,858,907	408,917,982
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables	11,664,885	16,694,211
Restructuring costs accrual	942,770
Current portion of long-term debt	547,336	483,226
Current portion of deferred revenues	743,255	730,501
Current portion of deferred government assistance	825,132	799,490
Funding obligation	981,873
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	1,059,105	967,126
Total current liabilities	16,764,356	19,674,554
Deferred revenues	467,405	479,808
Deferred government assistance	394,945	319,017
Deferred tax liability	2,491,922	3,253,985
Long-term operating lease liabilities	5,309,123	3,375,031
Funding obligation		180,705
Long-term debt	3,181,271	3,070,729
Total liabilities	28,609,022	30,353,829
Stockholders' equity
Common stock - $0.001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 471,881,955 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023, and $0.001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 362,247,867 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022	450,059	340,425
Additional paid-in capital	626,124,206	590,962,866
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,480,988)	(5,242,810)
Accumulated deficit	(521,843,392)	(207,496,328)
Total stockholders' equity	100,249,885	378,564,153
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 128,858,907	$ 408,917,982

Condensed Consolidated Interi_2

Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	471,881,955	362,247,867
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	471,881,955	362,247,867

Condensed Consolidated Interi_3

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations And Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 2,030,524	$ 3,323,727	$ 3,442,783	$ 6,298,422
Cost of sales (exclusive of items shown separately below)	758,618	701,283	1,345,646	1,407,533
Depreciation and amortization expense included in cost of sales	17,296	18,850	27,343	40,659
Stock-based compensation expense included in cost of sales	(2,936)	157,818	140,969	208,471
Gross profit	1,257,546	2,445,776	1,928,825	4,641,759
Operating Expenses:
Selling & marketing	780,233	951,750	3,087,586	1,967,850
General & administrative	5,913,267	11,300,296	12,682,706	21,202,836
Research & development	5,059,614	4,118,781	10,120,370	7,208,206
Depreciation & amortization expense	3,358,527	1,801,319	6,593,022	3,453,504
Stock-based compensation expense	(2,807,086)	3,915,612	(948,647)	7,860,400
Restructuring expense	1,469,149		1,469,149
Goodwill impairment	282,173,053		282,173,053
Total operating expenses	295,946,757	22,087,758	315,177,239	41,692,796
Loss from operations	(294,689,211)	(19,641,982)	(313,248,414)	(37,051,037)
Interest expense, net	(4,522)	(142,055)	(117,520)	(306,489)
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange, net	1,162,273	(971,713)	1,447,184	(823,322)
Other expenses, net	(740,005)	(336,993)	(1,318,125)	(1,346,436)
Total other income (expense), net	417,746	(1,450,761)	11,539	(2,476,247)
Loss before income taxes	(294,271,465)	(21,092,743)	(313,236,875)	(39,527,284)
Income tax recovery	618,079	109,985	914,811	109,985
Net loss	(293,653,386)	(20,982,758)	(312,322,064)	(39,417,299)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	439,035	(3,056,676)	761,822	(2,151,294)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	439,035	(3,056,676)	761,822	(2,151,294)
Comprehensive loss	$ (293,214,351)	$ (24,039,434)	$ (311,560,242)	$ (41,568,593)
Basic loss per share	$ (0.65)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.76)	$ (0.13)
Diluted loss per share	$ (0.65)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.76)	$ (0.13)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic	452,837,999	301,488,660	411,090,600	293,481,943
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted	452,837,999	301,488,660	411,090,600	293,481,943
Product sales [Member]
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 22,907	$ 334,113	$ 81,606	$ 502,240
Development revenue [Member]
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 2,007,617	$ 2,989,614	$ 3,361,177	$ 5,796,182

Condensed Consolidated Interi_4

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 334,708,115	$ 262,751	$ 463,136,404	$ (296,936)	$ (128,394,104)
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021		284,573,316
Net loss	(39,417,299)				(39,417,299)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,151,294)			(2,151,294)
Issuance of common stock and warrants	50,000,000	$ 37,037	49,962,963
Issuance of common stock and warrants, Shares		37,037,039
Stock issuance costs	(3,680,666)		(3,680,666)
Exercise of stock options and warrants	474,894	$ 2,757	472,137
Exercise of stock options and warrants, Shares		2,755,977
Issuance of stock in connection with acquisitions	67,122,511	$ 36,442	67,086,069
Issuance of stock in connection with acquisitions, Shares		36,443,684
Stock-based compensation	8,068,871		8,068,871
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022	415,125,132	$ 338,987	585,045,778	(2,448,230)	(167,811,403)
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2022		360,810,016
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2022	321,737,682	$ 265,106	467,692,775	608,446	(146,828,645)
Beginning balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2022		286,927,265
Net loss	(20,982,758)				(20,982,758)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,056,676)			(3,056,676)
Issuance of common stock and warrants	50,000,000	$ 37,037	49,962,963
Issuance of common stock and warrants, Shares		37,037,039
Stock issuance costs	(3,680,666)		(3,680,666)
Exercise of stock options	108,152	$ 402	107,750
Exercise of stock options, Shares		402,028
Issuance of stock in connection with acquisitions	67,122,511	$ 36,442	67,086,069
Issuance of stock in connection with acquisitions, Shares		36,443,684
Stock-based compensation	3,876,887		3,876,887
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022	415,125,132	$ 338,987	585,045,778	(2,448,230)	(167,811,403)
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2022		360,810,016
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	378,564,153	$ 340,425	590,962,866	(5,242,810)	(207,496,328)
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022		362,247,867
Net loss	(312,322,064)				(312,322,064)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	761,822			761,822
Issuance of common stock and warrants	36,324,808	$ 105,365	36,219,443
Issuance of common stock and warrants, Shares		105,365,182
Stock issuance costs	(3,322,231)		(3,322,231)
Exercise of stock options and warrants	$ 711,531	$ 2,635	708,896
Exercise of stock options and warrants, Shares		2,635,261
Exercise of stock options, Shares	2,635,161	2,635,161
Settlement of restricted stock units		$ 1,634	(1,634)
Settlement of restricted stock units, Shares		1,633,645
Stock-based compensation	$ (468,134)		(468,134)
Deemed dividend for down round provision in warrants			2,025,000		(2,025,000)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023	100,249,885	$ 450,059	626,124,206	(4,480,988)	(521,843,392)
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2023		471,881,955
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023	372,970,132	$ 361,922	603,693,239	(4,920,023)	(226,165,006)
Beginning balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023		383,744,889
Net loss	(293,653,386)				(293,653,386)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	439,035			439,035
Issuance of common stock and warrants	25,847,738	$ 87,791	25,759,947
Issuance of common stock and warrants, Shares		87,791,213
Stock issuance costs	(2,883,446)		(2,883,446)
Exercise of stock options and warrants	285	$ 1	284
Exercise of stock options and warrants, Shares		1,017
Settlement of restricted stock units		$ 345	(345)
Settlement of restricted stock units, Shares		344,836
Stock-based compensation	(2,470,473)		(2,470,473)
Deemed dividend for down round provision in warrants			2,025,000		(2,025,000)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023	$ 100,249,885	$ 450,059	$ 626,124,206	$ (4,480,988)	$ (521,843,392)
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2023		471,881,955

Condensed Consolidated Interi_5

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (293,653,386)	$ (20,982,758)	$ (312,322,064)	$ (39,417,299)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Non-cash finance (income) expense			740,777	(12,920)
Non-cash interest expense			147,545	273,554
Non-cash interest income			(822,898)
Non- cash lease expense			831,505	488,299
Non-cash goodwill impariment	282,173,053		282,173,053		$ 79,100,000
Deferred income tax			(914,811)	(109,985)
Depreciation and amortization expense			6,620,365	3,494,163
Impairment of assets			18,843
Credit loss expense			1,701,498
Unrealized foreign currency exchange (gain) loss			(1,674,111)	913,101
Change in deferred revenue			(23,006)	(165,466)
Non-cash government assistance				(3,047)
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment				(783)
Stock-based compensation expense			(807,678)	7,623,207
Non-cash consulting expense				445,664
Changes in operating assets and liabilities			(1,554,391)	(2,531,889)
Net cash used in operating activities			(25,885,373)	(29,003,401)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment			(6,494,362)	(8,971,435)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment				39,140
Proceeds from short-term investments				1,620,281
Proceeds from below-market capital government loan			256,240
Proceeds from collection of notes receivable			1,000,000
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired				(3,486,906)
Net cash used in investing activities			(5,238,122)	(10,798,920)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants			36,324,808	50,000,000
Stock issuance costs paid on the issuance of common stock and warrants			(3,322,231)	(3,680,666)
Repayments of long-term debt			(195,780)	(182,295)
Proceeds from stock option and warrants exercises			711,531	474,894
Net cash provided by financing activities			33,518,328	46,611,933
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			2,394,833	6,809,612
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period			11,811,471	47,434,472	47,434,472
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			263,565	(203,738)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period	$ 14,469,869	$ 54,040,346	14,469,869	54,040,346	$ 11,811,471
Supplemental cash flow information
Accrued purchases of property, equipment and patents			1,550,901	1,604,903
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities			$ 2,225,962	$ 142,378

Corporate Information

Corporate Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Corporate Information	1. Corporate information Meta Materials Inc. (also referred to herein as the “Company”, “META”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a global leader in advanced materials and nanotechnology . We are developing materials that we believe can improve the performance and efficiency of many current products as well as allow new products to be developed that cannot otherwise be developed without such materials. We believe META is positioned for growth, by pioneering a new category of intelligent surfaces, which will allow us to become the metamaterials industry leader. We enable our potential customers across a range of industries - consumer electronics, 5G communications, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and clean energy - to deliver improved products to their customers. For example, our nano-optic metamaterial technology is being used to develop anti-counterfeiting security features for a Central Bank customer and currencies and authentication for Global brands. We currently have over 500 active patent documents, of whic h over 300 patents have been issued. Our principal executive office is located at 60 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	2. Significant accounting policies Basis of Presentation These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or US GAAP. Our fiscal year-end is December 31. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of Meta Materials Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by US GAAP for annual financial statements. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Forms 10-K and 10-K/A, respectively. Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations. An adjustment has been made to the condensed consolidated interim statement of operations and comprehensive loss. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2021-08: In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, which clarifies that an acquirer of a business should recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. We adopted the guidance on January 1, 2023 and its adoption did no t have a material effect on our condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related disclosures. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements We currently have no material recent accounting pronouncements yet to be adopted.

Going Concern

Going Concern	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Going Concern	3. Going concern At each reporting period, we evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. Our evaluation entails analyzing prospective operating budgets and forecasts for expectations of our cash needs and comparing those needs to the current cash and cash equivalent balances. We are required to make certain additional disclosures if we conclude substantial doubt exists and it is not alleviated by our plans or when our plans alleviate substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, 205-40, Going Concern , we evaluated whether there are conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these consolidated financial statements are issued. This evaluation initially does not take into consideration the potential mitigating effect of management’s plans that have not been fully implemented as of the date the financial statements are issued. When substantial doubt exists under this methodology, management evaluates whether the mitigating effect of its plans sufficiently alleviates substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The mitigating effect of management’s plans, however, is only considered if both (1) it is probable that the plans will be effectively implemented within one year after the date that the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are issued, and (2) it is probable that the plans, when implemented, will mitigate the relevant conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are issued. In performing its analysis, management excluded certain elements of its operating plan that cannot be considered probable. We have incurred net losses of $ 312.3 million (including $ 282.2 million of goodwill impairment) and $ 79.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, and have an accumulated deficit of $ 521.8 million as of June 30, 2023. Our expectation to generate operating losses and negative operating cash flows in the future and the need for additional funding to support our planned operations, raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year after the date that these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are issued. Management's plans to alleviate the conditions that raise substantial doubt include reduced spending, and the pursuit of additional capital. O n June 6, 2023, our board of directors approved a revised operating plan (the "Realignment and Consolidation Plan") for the remainder of 2023 pursuant to which we have begun, but not yet completed, the process of realigning our corporate structure aimed at reducing our operating expenses and focusing on key applications which represent the greatest near-term revenue potential. As part of this plan, we are exploring alternatives for certain of our technologies including Holography Technology and Wireless Sensing and Radio Wave Imaging Technology. These alternatives may include a divestiture, entering into a joint venture and/or curtailing our investment in these technologies. See Note 20 for details. Management has concluded the likelihood that its plan to successfully obtain sufficient funding from one or more of these sources, or adequately reduce expenditures, while highly possible, is less than probable because these plans are not entirely within our control and/or have not been approved by our board of directors as of the date of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. If we are unsuccessful in obtaining financing, we will be required to assess alternative forms of action. Accordingly, we have concluded that substantial doubt exists about our ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. The accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of the uncertainties described above. These adjustments may be material.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	4. Acquisitions Plasma App Ltd Acquisition On April 1, 2022 , we completed the purchase of 100 % of the issued and outstanding shares of PAL, or the PAL acquisition. PAL is the developer of PLASMAfusion®, a proprietary manufacturing platform technology, which enables high speed coating of any solid material on any type of substrate. PAL’s team is located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratories in Oxford, UK. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805. The following table presents the final allocation of consideration paid for the PAL acquisition and fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired: Amount Fair value of common stock issued $ 15,290,320 Fair value of deferred consideration $ 1,698,926 Total Consideration $ 16,989,246 Net assets of PAL: Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,822 Other assets 36,104 Intangibles 12,600,000 Deferred tax liability ( 3,150,000 ) Goodwill 7,489,320 $ 16,989,246 Acquired intangible assets totaling $ 12.6 million relate to a developed technology intangible asset. The significant estimates and assumptions used by us in the determination of the fair value of the acquired developed technology intangible asset includes the revenue growth rate and the discount rate. The goodwill resulting from the transaction is attributable to assembled workforce, synergies, technical know-how and expertise. The fair value of acquired assets and liabilities was measured as at the acquisition date based on a valuation report provided by a third-party valuation expert. Losses from the PAL acquisition since the acquisition date included in the c ondensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive los s for the three and six months ended June 30 , 2023 were $ 0.6 million and $ 1.2 million, respectively, excluding impairment of goodwill recognized as part of the PAL acquisition. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we wrote off the entire amount of goodwill. See Note 10, Intangible assets and goodwill. We have finalized the purchase price allocation to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed using the acquisition method. There were no further changes to the purchase price allocation, as disclosed in the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2022. Optodot Acquisition On June 22, 2022 , we completed a purchase agreement with Optodot Corporation, or Optodot, a developer of advanced materials technologies, to acquire certain assets related to patents and intellectual property for the battery and other industries, or the Optodot acquisition. The consideration transferred included the following: The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805. The transaction was structured as a tax-free re-organization pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 368(a)(1)(c). Accordingly, the tax basis of net assets acquired retain their carryover tax basis and holding period. The following table presents t he final allocation of consideration paid for the Optodot acquisition and fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired: Amount Fair value of unrestricted common stock issued or to be issued $ 41,791,115 Fair value of restricted common stock issued 8,342,152 Cash consideration 3,500,000 Total consideration $ 53,633,267 Net assets of Optodot: Intangibles 23,300,000 Deferred tax liability ( 4,893,000 ) Goodwill 35,226,267 $ 53,633,267 Acquired intangible assets totaling $ 23.3 million relate to a developed technology intangible asset. The significant estimates and assumptions used by us in the determination of the fair value of the acquired developed technology intangible asset includes the revenue growth rate and the discount rate. The goodwill resulting from the transaction is attributable to assembled workforce, synergies, technical know-how and expertise. The fair value of acquired assets and liabilities has been measured as at the acquisition date based on a valuation report provided by a third-party valuation expert. Losses/(profit) from the Optodot acquisition since the acquisition date included in the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30 , 2023 were ($ 0.2 ) million and $ 0.3 million, respectively, excluding impairment of goodwill recognized as part of the Optodot acquisition. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we wrote off the entire amount of goodwill. See Note 10, Intangible assets and goodwill. We have finalized the purchase price allocation to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed using the acquisition method. There were no further changes to the purchase price allocation, as disclosed in the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related party transactions	5. Related party transactions As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, receivables due from a related party, Lamda Guard Technologies Ltd, or Lamda, were $ 8,722 and $ 8,461 , respectively.

Notes Receivable

Notes Receivable	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]
Notes Receivable	6. Notes receivable Notes receivable consists of an amount due from Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc., or Next Bridge, which was previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of META until the completion of the spin-off transaction on December 14, 2022. One note is partially secured by a combination of shares of META’s common stock and an interest in the Orogrande Project Property. The notes receivable has been recognized at their fair value, as of December 14, 2022, subsequent to the deconsolidation of Next Bridge from our consolidated financial results. Amounts owing from Next Bridge include: • An October 2021 secured promissory note, or the 2021 Note, principal amount of $ 15.0 million. The 2021 Note bears interest at 8 % per annum, and had an original maturity date of March 31, 2023 , which has since been extended to October 3, 2023 , or the 2021 Note Maturity Date, as described below. If an event of default has occurred and is continuing, interest on the 2021 Note may accrue at the default rate of 12 % per annum. The outstanding principal of the 2021 Note, together with all accrued interest thereon, becomes due on the 2021 Note Maturity Date. The 2021 Note is secured by a security interest in (a) a Stock Pledge Agreement dated as of September 30, 2021 between Gregory McCabe, the Pledgor, and us, or the Stock Pledge Agreement, for 1,515,000 shares of our common shares that are owned directly and beneficially by the Pledgor, and (b) pursuant to a Deed of Trust, Mortgage, Security Agreement, Fixture Filing, Financing Statement and Assignment of Production dated as of September 30, 2021 made by Wolfbone Investments, LLC, or Wolfbone, for our benefit, or the Security Agreement, a 25 % working interest beneficially owned by the Pledgor in the Orogrande Project Property as defined in the Security Agreement. • An unsecured note receivable for principal amount of $ 5.0 million, or the 2022 Note. The 2022 Note is due and payable on the 2021 Maturity Date. The 2022 Note bears interest at a fixed rate of 8 % per annum if no event of default exists, and at a fixed rate of 12 % per annum if an event of default exists. • Accrued interest on the 2021 Note and 2022 Note totaling $ 2.4 mil lion as of June 30, 2023. • Certain costs borne by us in effecting the deconsolidation for which we expect to be reimbursed by Next Bridge. On March 31, 2023, in exchange for a prepayment of $ 1.0 million of the currently outstanding principal of the aforementioned loans, we agreed with Next Bridge on the following: (a) extended the maturity date of the 2022 Not e from March 31, 2023 to October 3, 2023 , and (b) increased the total amount of commitments and loans made by us to Next Bridge under the Loan Agreement by $ 2.6 million to reflect the aforementioned costs incurred in effecting the deconsolidation. In addition, on March 31, 2023, we amended the 2021 Note issued and payable by Next Bridge to us, to extend the maturity date from March 31, 2023 to October 3, 2023 . The existing liens securing the 2021 Note were also reaffirmed by the grantors of such liens. We assessed the fair value of the notes receivable on the deconsolidation date in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, and recorded $ 2.2 million of fair value of the Next Bridge notes receivable as of December 31, 2022. In accordance with ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit losses , we elected a practical expedient to account for the Next Bridge notes receivable as collateral-dependent assets, whereby estimated credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded interest income of $ 0.4 million and credit losses of $ 0.7 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded interest income of $ 0.8 million and credit losses of $ 1.7 million. As of June 30, 2023, the carrying value, net of the credit losses, of notes receivable was $ 0.3 million. Subsequent to June 30, 2023, we entered into a Loan Sale Agreement with Gregory McCabe ("Purchaser"), under which we sold and assigned to Purchaser all of our rights, title, interests, and obligations in and to the aforementioned loans owed by Next Bridge (“Assigned Loan Interests”) in exchange for cash consideration of $ 6.0 million and agreeing to enter into a Stock Purchase Agreement ("SPA") for an additional $ 6.0 million of shares of our common stock. Assigned Loan Interests represented $ 24.0 million of the outstanding balance of the Next Bridge notes receivable as of the closing date of August 7, 2023 ("Closing Date"). Pursuant to the SPA, the Purchaser will be required to purchase an aggregate of $ 6.0 million of shares of our common stock (beginning on September 1, 2023, or as soon as possible after such date if necessary under applicable law, in monthly amounts of $ 250,000 for the first six months and then in monthly amounts of $ 500,000 for the next nine months thereafter), at a per share purchase price equal to 120 % of the 5-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of our common stock on the trading day preceding the date of each such purchase. See Note 22, Subsequent events , for further information.

Inventory

Inventory	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory	7. Inventory Inventory consists of photosensitive materials, lenses, laser protection film and finished eyewear, and is comprised of the following: As of June 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 499,387 $ 490,077 Supplies 11,373 11,345 Work in process 51,006 51,589 Finished goods 45,390 42,058 Inventory provision ( 129,959 ) ( 127,042 ) Total inventory $ 477,197 $ 468,027

Prepaid Expenses and Other Curr

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	8. Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Prepaid expenses $ 1,351,938 $ 2,835,660 Other current assets 544,425 365,583 Taxes receivable 1,397,788 4,000,856 Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 3,294,151 $ 7,202,099

Property, Plant and Equipment,

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	9. Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: Useful life As of (years) June 30, December 31, Land N/A $ 449,396 $ 439,309 Building 25 5,179,343 5,063,091 Computer equipment 3 - 5 1,400,669 775,736 Computer software 1 660,904 606,729 Manufacturing equipment 2 - 5 23,358,248 22,701,761 Office furniture 5 - 7 912,411 660,549 Leasehold improvements 5 - 10 21,493,571 2,172,134 Enterprise Resource Planning software 5 202,185 197,648 Assets under construction N/A 7,588,023 20,337,338 61,244,750 52,954,295 Accumulated depreciation and impairment ( 13,564,531 ) ( 10,279,596 ) $ 47,680,219 $ 42,674,699 Depreciation expense was $ 1.6 million and $ 0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively, and $ 3.1 million and $ 1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Property, plant and equipment is pledged as security under a General Security Agreement, or a GSA, signed in favor of the Royal Bank of Canada, or RBC, on July 14, 2014, which is related to our corporate bank account and credit card and includes all property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	10. Intangible assets and goodwill Intangible Assets Intangible assets consist of the following: Useful life As of (years) June 30, December 31, Patents 5 - 10 $ 42,986,894 $ 42,111,143 Trademarks 127,680 124,845 Developed technology 20 14,297,583 13,976,668 Customer contract 5 9,818,731 9,598,348 67,230,888 65,811,004 Accumulated amortization and impairment ( 13,324,424 ) ( 9,497,687 ) $ 53,906,464 $ 56,313,317 Amortization expense was $ 1.8 million and $ 1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $ 3.5 million and $ 1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Goodwill Goodwill at December 31, 2022 $ 281,748,466 Effect of foreign exchange on goodwill 424,587 Impairment ( 282,173,053 ) Goodwill at June 30, 2023 $ — Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of December 31 or more frequently on a reporting unit basis when events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. As defined in the authoritative guidance, a reporting unit is an operating segment, or one level below an operating segment. Historically, we conducted our business in a single operating segment and reporting unit. As a result of the continued and sustained decline in the price of our common shares in the three months ended June 30, 2023, we determined there to be an indicator of impairment for our one reporting unit to which goodwill is assigned. As a result, we performed a quantitative interim goodwill impairment assessment as of June 30, 2023. We concluded that the carrying value of the reporting unit was higher than its estimated fair value, and a goodwill impairment loss totaling $ 282.2 million w as recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing the entirety of the goodwill. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit was determined using the market valuation method, which is consistent with the methodology we used in the annual impairment test conducted at December 31, 2022. The most significant assumption used in applying this method was our share price.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term debt	11. Long-term debt As of June 30, December 31, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, or ACOA, Business Development Program, or BDP, 2012 interest-free loan 1 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 500,000 , repayable in monthly repayments commencing October 1, 2015 , of CA$ 5,952 until June 1, 2023 . Loan repayments were temporarily paused effective April 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. As of June 30, 2023, the amount of principal drawn down on the loan, net of repayments is CA$ Nil (2022 - CA$ 35,714 ). $ — $ 25,880 ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund, or AIF, 2015 interest-free loan 1,2 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 3,000,000 . Annual repayments, commencing June 1, 2021 , are calculated as a percentage of gross revenue for the preceding fiscal year, at Nil when gross revenues are less than CA$ 1,000,000 , 5 % when gross revenues are less than CA$ 10,000,000 and greater than CA$ 1,000,000 , and CA$ 500,000 plus 1 % of gross revenues when gross revenues are greater than CA$ 10,000,000 . As of June 30, 2023, the amount or principal drawn down on the loan, net of repayments, is CA$ 2,661,293 (2022 - CA$ 2,661,293 ). 1,442,185 1,449,493 ACOA BDP 2018 interest-free loan 1,3 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 3,000,000 , repayable in monthly repayments commencing June 1, 2021 , of CA$ 31,250 until May 1, 2029 . As of June 30, 2023, the amount of principal drawn down on the loan, net of repayments, is CA$ 2,218,750 (2022 - CA$ 2,406,250 ). 1,106,506 1,136,556 ACOA PBS 2019 interest-free loan 1 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 100,000 , repayable in monthly repayments commencing June 1, 2021 , of CA$ 1,400 until May 1, 2027 . As of June 30, 2023, the amount of principal drawn down on the loan, net of repayments, is CA$ 65,278 (2022 - CA$ 73,611 ). 32,853 34,750 ACOA Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, or RRRF, 2020 interest-free loan with a maximum contribution of CA$ 390,000 , repayable on monthly repayments commencing April 1, 2023 , of CA$ 11,000 until April 1, 2026 . As of June 30, 2023, the principal amount drawn down on the loan is CA$ 357,000 (2022 - CA$ 390,000 ). 171,732 159,642 Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, or EDC, 2022 interest-free loan 4 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 2,000,000 (CA$ 1,000,000 for building renovations and CA$ 1,000,000 for acquisition of equipment for Nanotech). Repayable in 60 monthly installments of CA$ 30,000 , with the first repayment due in January 2026 . As of June 30, 2023, the principal amount drawn down on the loan is CA$ 1,800,000 (2022 - CA$ 1,454,167 ). 975,331 747,634 3,728,607 3,553,955 Less: current portion 547,336 483,226 $ 3,181,271 $ 3,070,729 1 We were required to maintain a minimum balance of positive equity throughout the term of the loan. However, on November 14, 2019, ACOA waived this requirement for the period ending June 30, 2019 and for each period thereafter until the loan is fully repaid. 2 The carrying amount of the ACOA AIF loan is reviewed each reporting period and adjusted as required to reflect management’s best estimate of future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. 3 A portion of the ACOA BDP 2018 loan was used to finance the acquisition and construction of manufacturing equipment resulting in $ 425,872 that was recorded as deferred government assistance, which is being amortized over the useful life of the associated equipment. 4 The EDC 2022 loan was used to finance building renovations and equipment purchase resulting in $ 409,401 of deferred government assistance as of June 30, 2023, which is being amortized over the useful life of the associated building and equipment.

Capital Stock

Capital Stock	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Capital Stock	12. Capital stock Common Stock Authorized: 1,000,000,000 common shares, $ 0.001 par value. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 , 2,635,161 stock options were exercised to purchase an equal number of common shares. In addi tion, 1,633,645 restricted stock units have veste d and settled into an equal number of common shares. At-the-Market Equity Offering Program: On February 10, 2023, we entered into a sales agreement, or the ATM Agreement, which was amended on June 20, 2023, with an investment bank to conduct an "at-the-market" equity offering program, or the ATM, pursuant to which we may issue and sell, shares of our common stock, par value $ 0.001 per share, up to an aggregate of $ 100.0 million of shares of common stock, or the ATM Shares, from time to time. Under the ATM Agreement, we set the parameters for the sale of ATM Shares, including the number of ATM Shares to be issued, the time period during which sales are requested to be made, limitations on the number of ATM Shares that may be sold in any one trading day and any minimum price below which sales may not be made. Sales of the ATM Shares, if any, under the ATM Agreement may be made in transactions that are deemed to be “at-the-market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we sold a total of 4,457,879 shares of our common stock under the ATM at a weighted average price of $ 0.19 per share, generating proceeds of $ 0.8 million, net of offering expenses. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we sold a total of 22,031,848 shares of our common stock under the ATM at a weighted average price of $ 0.51 per share, generating gross proceeds of $ 11.3 million and net proceeds of $ 11.0 million after offering expenses. As of June 30 , 2023, $ 88.7 million of common stock remained eligible for sale under the ATM Agreement. Registered Direct Offering: April 2023 Offerings On April 14, 2023, we entered into an underwriting agreement, or the Underwriting Agreement, with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. and A.G.P/Global Alliance Partners, or the underwriters, relating to our public offering of (i) 83,333,334 shares of our common stock, par value $ 0.001 and (ii) warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 83,333,334 shares of our common stock. The shares of common stock and warrants were sold together as a fixed combination, consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock, but are immediately separable and were issued separately in the offering. Each warrant is immediately exercisable to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $ 0.375 per share, or Exercise Price, subject to certain adjustments in the case of a Share Combination Event or a Dilutive Issuance as described below, and expires five years from the date of issuance. The combined price to the public in the offering for each share of common stock and accompanying warrant was $ 0.30 . After deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and the offering expenses payable by us, the net proceeds were $ 22.1 million. The gross proceeds of $ 25.0 million were allocated between common stock and accompanying warrants based on their relative fair values. The fair value of common stock was calculated based on the closing share price on the Issuance Date of $ 0.22 . The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Accordingly, we have allocated $ 15.7 million as the fair value of common stock and $ 9.3 million as the fair value of warrants. The warrants contain a down round provision that requires the exercise price to be adjusted if the Company sells shares of common stock below the cu rrent exercise price. If at any time and from time to time on or after April 18, 2023, the issue date of warrants, or Issue Date, and prior to the second anniversary of the Issue Date there occurs any Share Combination Event (as defined below) and the Event Market Price (as defined below) is less than the Exercise Price, then on the sixth trading day immediately following such Share Combination Event, the Exercise Price on such sixth trading day shall be reduced (but in no event increased) to the Event Market Price; provided, however, that in no event shall the Event Market Price be less than $ 0.076 (appropriately adjusted for any Share Combination Event occurring after the Issue Date), or the Floor Price. A Share Combination Event occurs when we (i) pay a stock dividend or otherwise make a distribution or distributions on shares of our common stock or any other equity or equity equivalent securities payable in shares of common stock (which, for avoidance of doubt, shall not include any shares of common stock issued by us upon exercise of this warrant), (ii) subdivide outstanding shares of common stock into a larger number of shares, (iii) combine (including by way of reverse stock split) outstanding shares of common stock into a smaller number of shares, or (iv) issue by reclassification of shares of our common stock any shares of our capital stock. “Event Market Price” means, with respect to any Share Combination Event Date, the quotient determined by dividing (x) the sum of the volume weighted average price of the shares of common stock for each of the five trading days following such Share Combination Event divided by (y) five. All such determinations shall be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, recapitalization or other similar transaction during such period. In addition, if at any time prior to April 18, 2024, we grant, issue or sell, or are deemed to have granted issued or sold, any shares of our Common Stock, subject to certain exceptions, for a consideration per share, or the New Issuance Price less than a price equal to the exercise price of the warrants then in effect, the foregoing a Dilutive Issuance, then immediately after such Dilutive Issuance, the exercise price then in effect will be reduced to an amount equal to the greater of the New Issuance Price and the Floor Price. We have evaluated the warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrants’ specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity , and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging . We have concluded that the warrants are considered indexed to our common shares and as such they have been classified as equity. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we sold shares of common stock for $ 0.174 under the ATM Arrangement; therefore, the exercise price of these warrants was adjusted from $ 0.375 to $ 0.174 . The change in fair value between the value of the warrants using the new exercise price versus the old exercise price was $ 2.0 million. The amount was recorded as a deemed dividend in the condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in stockholders' equity during the three months ended June 30, 2023. June 2022 Offerings On June 24, 2022, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "SPA"), as amended and restated on June 27, 2022, with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale in a registered direct offering of 37,037,039 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $ 1.35 per share and warrants to purchase 37,037,039 shares at an exercise price of $ 1.75 per share. This resulted in gross proceeds from the offering of $ 50.0 million and net proceeds of $ 46.3 million. The gross proceeds were allocated between common stock and accompanying warrants based on their relative fair values. The fair value of common stock was calculated based on the closing share price on June 27, 2022 of $ 1.15 . The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Accordingly, we have allocated $ 27.9 million as the fair value of common stock and $ 18.5 million as the fair value of warrants. The warrants are exercisable six months after the date of issuance, expire five and a half years from the date of issuance and have an exercise price of $ 1.75 per share of common stock. We have evaluated the warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrants’ specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity , and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging . We have concluded that the warrants are considered indexed to our common shares and as such they have been classified as equity. The following table summarizes the changes in warrants: Six months ended June 30, 2023 Number of warrants (#) Amount Outstanding, December 31, 2022 39,920,919 $ 25,319,193 Issued 83,333,334 9,317,080 Exercised ( 100 ) ( 14 ) Deemed dividend for down round provision in warrants — 2,025,000 Outstanding, June 30, 2023 123,254,153 $ 36,661,259 The fair value of warrants that were issued and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model have the following inputs and assumptions: Six months ended June 30, 2023 Weighted average grant date fair value ($) 0.22 Weighted average expected volatility 84.70 % Weighted average risk-free interest rate 3.65 % Weighted average expected life of the warrants 5.0 years

Stock-Based Payments

Stock-Based Payments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Payments	13. Stock-based payments On December 3, 2021, our shareholders approved the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to utilize the 3,500,000 shares reserved and unissued under the Torchlight 2015 Stock Option and Grant Plan and the 6,445,745 shares reserved and unissued under the MMI 2018 Stock Option and Grant plan to set the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan at 34,945,745 shares. The 2021 Equity Incentive Plan allows the grants of non-statutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, or RSUs, stock appreciation rights, performance units and performance shares to employees, directors, and consultants. DSU Plan On March 28, 2013, we implemented a Deferred Stock Unit, or DSU, Plan for our directors, employees and officers. Directors, employees and officers are granted DSUs with immediate vesting as a form of compensation. Each unit is convertible at the option of the holder into one common share. Eligible individuals are entitled to receive all DSUs (including dividends and other adjustments) no later than December 1st of the first calendar year commencing after the time of termination of their services. The following table summarizes the change in outstanding DSUs: Number of Weighted # $ Outstanding, December 31, 2022 3,910,186 $ 0.32 Granted 525,210 $ 0.22 Outstanding, June 30, 2023 4,435,396 $ 0.31 X Vested, June 30, 2023 3,910,186 $ 0.32 We recognized $ 15,045 of stock-based compensation expense related to DSUs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. RSU Plan Each unit is convertible at the option of the holder into one common share of our shares upon meeting the vesting conditions. Total stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs included in the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations was as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Cost of sales $ ( 180,281 ) $ 157,818 $ ( 36,376 ) $ 208,471 Selling & marketing ( 246,314 ) 114,707 ( 125,770 ) 130,200 General & administrative ( 497,918 ) 396,997 ( 94,711 ) 517,162 Research & development ( 654,206 ) 1,096,021 ( 235,185 ) 1,193,232 (1) $ ( 1,578,719 ) $ 1,765,543 $ ( 492,042 ) $ 2,049,065 (1) Estimated forfeiture rate has been changed to 45 % from 0 % during the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 due to the Realignment and Consolidation Plan. The following table summarizes the change in outstanding RSUs: Number of Weighted Outstanding, December 31, 2022 6,506,922 $ 1.71 Granted 525,210 $ 0.22 Vested and settled ( 1,633,645 ) $ 2.49 Awards forfeited ( 710,930 ) $ 1.38 Outstanding, June 30, 2023 4,687,557 $ 1.34 Vested, but not yet settled, June 30, 2023 ( 85,169 ) $ 1.27 Employee Stock Option Plan Each stock option is convertible at the option of the holder into one common share upon payment of the exercise price. Total stock-based compensation expense related to stock options included in the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss was as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Selling & marketing $( 98,237 ) $ 60,622 $ 1,005 $ 65,015 General & administrative ( 865,612 ) 985,932 ( 366,570 ) 4,269,400 Research & development ( 282,498 ) 815,669 34,881 1,239,727 (1) $( 1,246,347 ) $ 1,862,223 $( 330,684 ) $ 5,574,142 (1) Estimated forfeiture rate has been changed to 46 % from 0 % during the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 due to the Realignment and Consolidation Plan. The following table summarizes the change in our out standing stock options: Number of Average Average Aggregate intrinsic Outstanding, December 31, 2022 33,595,044 $ 0.80 9.31 $ 17,611,251 Granted 1,519,336 $ 0.23 — Forfeited ( 1,250,675 ) $ 0.84 — Exercised ( 2,635,161 ) $ 0.27 — Outstanding, June 30, 2023 31,228,544 $ 0.82 6.61 $ 109,875 Exercisable, June 30, 2023 25,774,708 $ 0.75 $ 3.70 $ 100,875 Below is a summary of the outstanding options as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022: June 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Exercise price Number outstanding Number exercisable Number outstanding Number exercisable $ 0.12 - $ 0.27 16,346,601 15,469,417 18,128,657 15,549,318 $ 0.89 - $ 1.00 2,984,668 1,822,394 2,984,668 1,822,394 $ 1.17 - $ 1.26 2,498,420 1,406,241 2,782,704 932,082 $ 1.31 - $ 1.58 6,429,744 4,107,545 6,729,904 3,054,672 $ 1.97 - 2.00 2,969,111 2,969,111 2,969,111 2,969,111 31,228,544 25,774,708 33,595,044 24,327,577 The fair value of options granted during six months ended June 30, 2023 are estimated at the grant date using the following weighted-average assumptions: Six months ended June 30, 2023 Weighted average grant date fair value ($) 0.19 Weighted average expected volatility 84.56 % Weighted average risk-free interest rate 3.57 % Weighted average expected life of the options 1.48

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	14. Income taxes We estimate our annual effective income tax rate in recording our quarterly provision for income taxes in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Statutory tax rate changes and other significant or unusual items are recognized as discrete items in the quarter in which they occur. Our effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 differs from the statutory rates due to a valuation allowance as well as different domestic and foreign statutory tax rates. Deferred tax recovery for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $ 0.6 million and $ 0.1 million, respectively. Deferred tax recovery for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $ 0.9 million and $ 0.1 million, respectively. We have not yet been able to establish profitability or other sufficient significant positive evidence, to conclude that our deferred tax assets are more likely than not going to be realized. Therefore, we continue to maintain a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets.

Net Loss Per Share

Net Loss Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Loss Per Share	15. Net loss per share The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share during the periods presented: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Numerator: Net loss $ ( 293,653,386 ) $ ( 20,982,758 ) $ ( 312,322,064 ) $ ( 39,417,299 ) Deemed dividend for down round provision in warrants (1) $ ( 2,025,000 ) $ - $ ( 2,025,000 ) $ - $ ( 295,678,386 ) $ ( 20,982,758 ) $ ( 314,347,064 ) $ ( 39,417,299 ) Denominator: Weighted-average shares, basic 452,837,999 301,488,660 411,090,600 293,481,943 Weighted-average shares, diluted 452,837,999 301,488,660 411,090,600 293,481,943 Net loss per share Basic $ ( 0.65 ) $ ( 0.07 ) $ ( 0.76 ) $ ( 0.13 ) Diluted $ ( 0.65 ) $ ( 0.07 ) $ ( 0.76 ) $ ( 0.13 ) (1) Refer to April 2023 offerings in the Note 12. The following potentially dilutive shares were not included in the calculation of diluted shares above as the effect would have been anti-dilutive: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Options 31,228,544 31,409,460 31,228,544 31,409,460 Warrants 123,254,153 39,920,919 123,254,153 39,920,919 DSUs 4,435,396 3,647,026 4,435,396 3,647,026 RSUs 4,687,557 6,648,184 4,687,557 6,648,184 163,605,650 81,625,589 163,605,650 81,625,589

Additional Cash Flow Informatio

Additional Cash Flow Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Additional Cash Flow Information	16. Additional cash flow information The net changes in non-cash working capital balances related to operations consist of the following: Six months ended June 30, 2023 2022 Grants receivable $ — $ 125,558 Inventory 1,533 ( 34,752 ) Accounts and other receivables ( 332,424 ) ( 67,162 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,995,939 ( 685,141 ) Trade payables and accruals ( 5,522,384 ) ( 1,603,016 ) Restructuring costs accrual 942,770 — Due to related party ( 261 ) ( 108,102 ) Operating lease right-of-use asset — ( 231 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 639,564 ) ( 159,043 ) $ ( 1,554,391 ) $ ( 2,531,889 )

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	17. Fair value measurements We use a fair value hierarchy, based on the relative objectivity of inputs used to measure fair value, with Level 1 representing inputs with the highest level of objectivity and Level 3 representing the lowest level of objectivity. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, grants and accounts receivable, due from related parties and trade and other payables approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The current portion of long-term debt has been included in the below table. Our initial measurement of our notes receivable at fair value from Next Bridge is classified at Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. See Note 6 for further details. The funding obligation (a CA$ 1.3 million interest free loan obtained from an international engineering and support service provider under the Industrial and Regional Benefits program) was originally recorded at its fair value and had been adjusted based on the estimated timing of the repayment of the loan. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we determined that the funding obligation’s carrying value equals its fair value because it is now repayable upon demand. The funding obligation has also been reclassified to current liabilities within the condensed consolidated interim balance sheet. The fair values of the funding obligation and long-term debt are classified at Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, as each instrument is estimated based on unobservable inputs including discounted cash flows using the market rate, which is subject to similar risks and maturities with comparable financial instruments as at the reporting date. Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value are as follows: June 30, December 31, Financial liability Carrying value Fair value Carrying value Fair value Funding obligation $ 981,873 $ 981,873 $ 180,705 $ 85,411 Long-term debt $ 3,728,607 $ 4,769,788 $ 3,553,955 $ 2,663,460

Revenue

Revenue	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue	18. Revenue We have one operating segment based on how management internally evaluates separate financial information, business activities and management responsibility. Revenue is disaggregated as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Product sales $ 22,907 $ 334,113 $ 81,606 $ 502,240 Contract revenue (1) 1,540,811 2,989,614 2,894,371 5,696,182 Other development revenue 466,806 — 466,806 100,000 Development revenue 2,007,617 2,989,614 3,361,177 5,796,182 $ 2,030,524 $ 3,323,727 $ 3,442,783 $ 6,298,422 (1) A portion of contract revenue represents previously recorded deferred revenue that was recognized as revenue after satisfaction of performance obligations either through passage of time or after completion of specific performance milestones. Customer Concentration A significant amount of our revenue is derived from contracts with major customers. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, revenue from two customers, each representing more than 10% of the total revenue, accounted for $ 1.8 million, or 88.5 %, and $ 3.1 million, or 88.8 %, of total revenues, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we entered into a joint development agreement (the "JDA") with a global battery maker under which we provide research and development services in exchange for total consideration of $ 1.5 million. The contractual term of the JDA is 12-months ("Performance Period"). Because our research and development work, which is a single performance obligation, will be provided evenly throughout the Performance Period, we recognize revenue from the JDA based on a straight-line basis, as a time-based method, in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue Recognition . During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we recognized $ 0.4 million from the JDA. We currently derive a significant portion of our revenue from contract services with a G10 central bank. In 2021, we acquired a development contract for up to $ 41.5 million over a period of up to five years . In 2022, we were awarded a $ 4.3 million purchase order under this contract. These contract services incorporate both nano-optic and optical thin film technologies and are focused on developing authentication features for future banknotes. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, revenue from one customer accounted for $ 3.2 million, or 97 %, and $ 5.9 million, or 94 %, respectively, of total revenues.

Leases

Leases	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	19. Leases During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, we commenced the following leases: Columbia Office Lease In September 2022, we entered into an operating lease agreement for the space of approximately 11,642 square feet for an office in a building located in Columbia, Maryland, USA for 11 years from the commencement date of June 23, 2023 , with an option to renew the lease for an additional 5 years (the "Columbia office lease"). There are step-up lease payments for each 12-month period from lease commencement, with the first 12 months fully abated. The agreement also provides the one-time option to terminate the lease effective as of the last date of the 73rd month of the lease term . We did not include the effects of exercising those options in the lease term to calculate lease liability because we concluded it is not reasonably certain that we will exercise the options. As of June 30, 2023, we recorded $ 2.2 million of lease liability and ROU assets associated with the Columbia office lease. Burnaby Lease Expansion On February 25, 2022, we entered into an agreement to amend our Burnaby lease, or the expansion, to expand the premises by an additional 1,994 square feet, commencing on June 1, 2022 , for a period of two years and eleven months . The agreement provides the tenant with early access to the premises at least three months prior to the commencement date to conduct leasehold improvements. We obtained access to the premises on March 25, 2022 and consequently recognized a right-of-use asset and liability for the expansion as of March 31, 2022, of $ 146,822 . Billerica Office Lease On October 1, 2022, we entered into an operating lease agreement for the space of approximately 12,655 square feet on the 2nd Floor of a commercial building located in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA, in two separate sections: 8,097 Rentable Square Footage (the "Phase 1 lease") and 4,558 Rentable Square Footage (the "Phase 2 lease"). The lease term is five years and six months for the Phase 1 lease commencing from July 1, 2023 , the delivery date of the Phase 1 lease, on which the space became ready for use (the "lease commencement date"), with an option to renew the lease for an additional five years . The lease term for the Phase 2 lease depends on the delivery of the Phase 2 lease, commencing on the delivery date of Phase 2 lease, on which the space will be made readily available, and ending in December 2028, with an option to renew the lease for an additional five years. Since the lease commencement date, the Phase 1 lease requires us monthly lease payments of approximately $ 0.1 million over the entire lease term, subject to 3 % annual upward adjustment, and additional monthly lease payments of approximately $ 0.1 million over five years for lease improvements made by a landlord. The Phase 2 lease is anticipated to commence in fiscal 2025. Both leases were not recognized as an operating lease as of June 30, 2023, as we had not yet occupied the premises as of June 30, 2023. We expect to recognize $ 1.1 million of lease liability and ROU asset for the Phase 1 lease, as of the lease commencement date. See Note 21, Commitments and contingencies, for further information. Total operating lease expense included in the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss is as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Operating lease expense $ 469,369 $ 443,263 $ 869,819 $ 885,720 Short term lease expense 148,523 77,603 228,086 159,240 Variable and other lease expense 135,630 55,525 225,759 114,342 Total $ 753,522 $ 576,391 $ 1,323,664 $ 1,159,302 We completed our evaluation of the provisions of ASC 842, Leases , and elected the practical expedient to not capitalize any leases with initial terms of less than twelve months on our balance sheet and include them as short-term lease expense in the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating lease obligations were as follows as of June 30, 2023: Remainder of 2023 $ 633,875 2024 1,468,819 2025 1,493,735 2026 1,351,197 2027 932,629 2028 940,836 Thereafter 3,819,652 Total minimum lease payments 10,640,743 Less: interest ( 4,272,515 ) Present value of net minimum lease payments 6,368,228 Less: current portion of lease liabilities ( 1,059,105 ) Total long-term lease liabilities $ 5,309,123 The table above does not include the future minimum lease payments for the Billerica office lease that haven't been commenced as of June 30, 2023. The total minimum lease payments for the Phase 1 lease of Billerica office lease are $ 1.3 m illion in the next 5.5 years. See Note 21 for further information.

Realignment and Consolidation P

Realignment and Consolidation Plan	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Realignment and Consolidation Plan	20. Realignment and consolidation plan On June 6, 2023 , our board of directors approved the Realignment and Consolidation Plan for the remainder of 2023 pursuant to which we have begun, but not yet completed, the process of realigning our corporate structure aimed at reducing our operating expenses and focusing on key applications which represent the greatest near-term revenue potential. This strategic initiative is designed to adapt to changing market conditions, enhance efficiency, and reduce our cash burn rate. We accrue costs in connection with ongoing restructuring actions. These accruals include estimates primarily related to employee headcount, local statutory benefits, and other employee termination costs. We calculate severance obligations based on standard customary practices. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2023, we recorded $ 0.9 million provisions for severance when probable and estimable since we committed to the Realignment and Consolidation Plan. These accruals are reviewed on a quarterly basis and changes to restructuring actions are appropriately recognized when identified. Total estimated realignment and consolidation charges are expected to be $ 2.6 million, which includes employee termination costs and severance benefits. Of which $ 1.5 million of employee termination costs and severance benefits had been incurred as of June 30, 2023. The Realignment a nd Consolidation Plan is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. Cash payments in the three months ended June 30, 2023 were $ 0.5 million. T he costs related to restructuring activities have been recorded in the restructuring expense on the condensed consolidated interim statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	21. Commitments and contingencies Legal Matters SEC Subpoena: In September 2021, we received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement, in a matter captioned In the Matter of Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc., or Torchlight. The subpoena requested that we produce certain documents and information related to, among other things, the merger involving Torchlight and Metamaterial Inc. On July 20, 2023, the enforcement staff of the SEC provided us, our former Chief Executive Officer, John Brda, and our Chief Executive Officer, George Palikaras, with “Wells Notices.” See Note 22, Subsequent events , for details. We can offer no assurances as to the outcome of this investigation or its potential effect, if any, on us or our results of operation. Securities Class Action: O n January 3, 2022, a putative securities class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York captioned Maltagliati v. Meta Materials Inc., et al., No. 1:21-cv-07203, against us, our Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Financial Officer, Torchlight’s former Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Torchlight’s former Chief Executive Officer. On January 26, 2022, a similar putative securities class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York captioned McMillan v. Meta Materials Inc., et al., No. 1:22-cv-00463. The McMillan complaint names the same defendants and asserts the same claims on behalf of the same purported class as the Maltagliati complaint. The complaints, purportedly brought on behalf of all purchasers of our publicly traded securities from September 21, 2020 through and including December 14, 2021, assert claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, arising primarily from a short-seller report and statements related to our business combination with Torchlight. The complaints seek unspecified compensatory damages and reasonable costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees. On July 15, 2022, the Court consolidated these actions under the caption In re Meta Materials Inc. Securities Litigation, No. 1:21-cv-07203, appointed lead plaintiffs and approved the lead plaintiffs’ selection of lead counsel. Lead plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on August 29, 2022. We moved to dismiss that complaint on October 13, 2022. The motion was fully briefed on January 12, 2023. The Court held a hearing on the motion to dismiss on February 27, 2023 and took the motion under submission. Shareholder Derivative Action: On January 14, 2022, a shareholder derivative action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York captioned Hines v. Palikaras, et al., No. 1:22-cv-00248. The complaint names as defendants certain of our current officers and directors, certain former Torchlight officers and directors, and us (as nominal defendant). The complaint, purportedly brought on our behalf, asserts claims under Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act, contribution claims under Sections 10(b) and 21D of the Exchange Act, and various state law claims such as breach of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment. The complaint seeks, among other things, unspecified compensatory damages in our favor, certain corporate governance related actions, and an award of costs and expenses to the derivative plaintiff, including attorneys’ fees. On March 9, 2022, the Court entered a stipulated order staying this action until there is a ruling on a motion to dismiss in the securities class action. Westpark Capital Group: On July 25, 2022, WestPark Capital Group, LLC filed a complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court against us for breach of contract, alleging that it is owed a $ 450,000 commission as a placement agent with respect to our June 2022 direct offering. On August 31, 2022, we filed an answer to the complaint. We dispute that WestPark Capital Group placed the investor in the direct offering and is owed a commission. Contractual Commitments and Purchase Obligations a) During 2018, we arranged a guarantee/standby letter of credit with RBC in favor of Satair A/S for $ 500,000 in relation to an advance payment received. In the event we fail to deliver the product as per the contract or refuse to accept the return of the product as per the buyback clause of the contract or fails to repay the advance payment in accordance with the conditions of the agreement signed with Satair on September 18, 2018, Satair shall draw from the letter of credit with RBC. Borrowings from the letter of credit with RBC are repayable on demand. The letter of credit from RBC is secured by a performance security guarantee cover issued by Export Development of Canada. Further, this guarantee/standby letter of credit expires on October 5, 2023 . As of June 30, 2023 , no amount h as been drawn from the letter of credit with RBC. b) On December 8, 2016, we entered into a cooperation agreement with a large aircraft manufacturer to co-develop laser protection filters for space and aeronautical civil and military applications, metaAIR ® , and support the setup of manufacturing facilities for product certification and development. The cooperation agreement includes financial support provided to us in the form of non-recurring engineering costs of up to $ 4.0 million to be released upon agreement of technical milestones in exchange for a royalty fee due by us on gross profit after sales and distribution costs. The total royalty fee to be paid may be adjusted based on the timing of our sales and the amount ultimately paid to us by the large aircraft manufacturer to support the development. c) Certain nano-optic products are subject to a 3 % sales royalty in favor of Simon Fraser University, or SFU, where certain elements of the nano-optic technology originated. Royalties were $ 1,979 and $ Nil during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In 2014, our wholly owned subsidiary, Nanotech, prepaid royalties that would offset against future royalties owed as part of the transfer of the intellectual property from SFU, of which $ 193,462 remains prepaid as at June 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 - $ 195,441 ). d) Product revenue associated with six patents acquired by Nanotech is subject to royalties. We agreed to share 10 % of any revenues related to the patents received from a specific customer for a period of two years and ongoing royalties of 3 % to 6 % on other revenues derived from the patents for a period of five years . There were no royalties during the six months ended June 30, 2023 (2022 - $ Nil ). See Note 18. e) On October 1, 2022, we entered into an operating lease agreement for the space of approximately 12,655 square feet on the 2nd floor of a commercial building located in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA, in two separate sections: Phase 1 lease of 8,097 rentable square footage and Phase 2 lease of 4,558 rentable square footage. This was not recognized as an operating lease as of June 30, 2023, as we had not yet occupied either premise as of June 30, 2023. The lease term is 5 years and 6 months for Phase 1 lease commencing from July 1, 2023, the delivery date of Phase 1 lease, on which the space became ready for use, with an option to renew the lease for an additional 5 years . The lease term for Phase 2 depends on the delivery of Phase 2 lease, commencing on the delivery date of Phase 2 lease, on which the space will be made readily available, and ending in December 2028. Lease payments are to commence from the delivery date for the respective phase until the end of the lease term with an option to renew the lease for an additional 5 years. Annual lease payments will be $ 18.00 per square foot in Lease Year 1, $ 18.50 per square foot in Lease Year 2, $ 19.00 per square foot in Lease Year 3, $ 19.50 per square foot in Lease Year 4, and $ 20.00 per square foot in Lease Year 5. Subsequently, we agreed to pay a $ 7,397 of additional monthly rent over the five years starting from the lease commencement date for building improvements made by the landlord. Phase 1 lease commenced on 1st July 1, 2023. See Note 19 and Note 22 for further information. f) In September 2022, we entered into a supply agreement with an American paint and coatings company to purchase at least 20,000 pounds of raw materials (the "Minimum Purchase Obligation") in the three years. The total contract price for the minimum purchase obligation is $ 1.1 mil lion. As of June 30, 2023, we have $ 1.1 million of non-cancelable orders, for which $ 0.7 million is expected to be paid in the fiscal year 2023 and the remaining $ 0.4 million is expected to be paid in the fiscal year 2024. g) On September 30, 2022, we entered into an amended supply agreement with a German manufacturer who supplies holographic raw materials for the three years from the effective date of November 1, 2022. As of June 30, 2023, we have a non-cancelable order of $ 0.3 million. As of June 30, 2023, we had ongoing commitments for maintenance contracts and asset purchases as follows: Long-term debt Lease signed Commitment in relation to Realignment and Consolidation Plan Other contractual commitment Total Remainder of 2023 $ 576,915 $ 117,255 $ 942,770 $ 1,063,700 $ 2,700,640 2024 629,177 236,534 — 382,593 1,248,305 2025 1,087,962 240,583 — — 1,328,544 2026 1,324,910 244,631 — — 1,569,541 2027 560,126 248,680 — — 808,806 2028 555,136 206,322 — — 761,458 Thereafter 661,820 — — — 661,820 $ 5,396,046 $ 1,294,005 $ 942,770 $ 1,446,293 $ 9,079,114

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	22. Subsequent events Sales Under the ATM Equity Offering Program Subsequent to June 30, 2023, we sold a total of 3,756,991 shares of our common stock under the ATM at a weighted average price of $ 0.19 per share, generating gross proceeds of $ 0.7 million. SEC Investigation On July 20, 2023, the enforcement staff of the SEC provided us, our former Chief Executive Officer, John Brda, and our Chief Executive Officer, George Palikaras, with Wells Notices relating to the Investigation. The Wells Notices each state that the SEC staff has made a preliminary determination to recommend that the SEC file a civil enforcement action against the recipients alleging violations of certain provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws. Specifically, the Wells Notice received by us states that the proposed action would allege violations of Section 17(a) of the Securities Act; Sections 10(b), 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A), 13(b)(2)(B) and 14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934 and Rules 10b-5 and 14a-9 thereunder; and Regulation FD. A Wells Notice is neither a formal charge of wrongdoing nor a final determination that the recipient has violated any law. It allows the recipients the opportunity to address the issues raised by the enforcement staff before a decision is made by the SEC on whether to authorize any enforcement action. If the SEC were to authorize an action against us and/or any of the individuals, it could seek an injunction against future violations of provisions of the federal securities laws, the imposition of civil monetary penalties, and other equitable relief within the SEC’s authority. The SEC could also seek an order barring the individuals from serving as an officer or director of a public company. In addition, the SEC could seek disgorgement of an amount that may exceed our ability to pay. The results of the Investigation and the Wells Notice process and any corresponding enforcement action against us or any of the individuals discussed above, and the costs, timing, and other potential consequences of responding and complying therewith, including any indemnification obligations of us, are unknown at this time. Our Board of Directors is reviewing the Wells Notices but has not yet determined its next course of action regarding the Wells Notices. No financial impact of a loss contingency has been recognized in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, as this matter does not meet the required criteria of being both probable and reasonably estimated at this time. Sale of Next Bridge Notes Receivable On August 7, 2023, we entered into a Loan Sale Agreement with Gregory McCabe, or Purchaser, under which we sold and assigned to Purchaser all of our rights, title, interests, and obligations in and to those certain loans due from Next Bridge described in Note 6, Notes receivable, in exchange for cash consideration of $ 6.0 million and agreeing to enter into an SPA for an additional $ 6.0 million of shares of our common stock. Assigned Loan Interests represented $ 24.0 million of the outstanding balance of the Next Bridge notes receivable as of the Closing Date. Immediately after the Closing Date and by no later than August 28, 2023, we will negotiate with Purchaser and execute the SPA, escrow agreement and any other required transaction documents pursuant to which: (A) upon a monthly put by us, Purchaser will agree to purchase an aggregate of $ 6.0 million of shares of our common stock (beginning on September 1, 2023, or as soon as possible after such date if necessary under applicable law, in monthly amounts of $ 250,000 for the first six months and then in monthly amounts of $ 500,000 for the next nine months thereafter), at a per share purchase price equal to 120 % of the 5-day VWAP of our common stock on the trading day preceding the date of each such purchase, (B) an escrow agent would hold all of the shares of our common stock that Purchaser has purchased after the Closing Date with any portion of this $ 6.0 million until the last payment is made, and (C) in the event of a default under such stock purchase agreement, Purchaser will forfeit all of the shares of our common stock described in clause (B) of this paragraph and held by such escrow agent and return such shares to us. In addition, until Purchaser has purchased $ 6.0 million of shares of our common stock, Purchaser shall have a call option to purchase the then-remaining balance of the $ 6.0 million of shares of our common stock at a per share purchase price equal to 120 % of the 5-day VWAP on the trading day preceding the date of Purchaser’s exercise of such call option (subject to compliance with applicable law and subject to compliance with all Nasdaq rules, including the “20% rule”).

Significant Accounting Polici_2

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or US GAAP. Our fiscal year-end is December 31. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of Meta Materials Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by US GAAP for annual financial statements. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Forms 10-K and 10-K/A, respectively.
Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation	Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations. An adjustment has been made to the condensed consolidated interim statement of operations and comprehensive loss.
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2021-08: In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, which clarifies that an acquirer of a business should recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. We adopted the guidance on January 1, 2023 and its adoption did no t have a material effect on our condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related disclosures. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements We currently have no material recent accounting pronouncements yet to be adopted.

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Plasma App Ltd [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Final Allocation of Consideration Paid for Acquisition and Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities	The following table presents the final allocation of consideration paid for the PAL acquisition and fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired: Amount Fair value of common stock issued $ 15,290,320 Fair value of deferred consideration $ 1,698,926 Total Consideration $ 16,989,246 Net assets of PAL: Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,822 Other assets 36,104 Intangibles 12,600,000 Deferred tax liability ( 3,150,000 ) Goodwill 7,489,320 $ 16,989,246
Optodot Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Final Allocation of Consideration Paid for Acquisition and Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities	The following table presents t he final allocation of consideration paid for the Optodot acquisition and fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired: Amount Fair value of unrestricted common stock issued or to be issued $ 41,791,115 Fair value of restricted common stock issued 8,342,152 Cash consideration 3,500,000 Total consideration $ 53,633,267 Net assets of Optodot: Intangibles 23,300,000 Deferred tax liability ( 4,893,000 ) Goodwill 35,226,267 $ 53,633,267

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Inventory	Inventory consists of photosensitive materials, lenses, laser protection film and finished eyewear, and is comprised of the following: As of June 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 499,387 $ 490,077 Supplies 11,373 11,345 Work in process 51,006 51,589 Finished goods 45,390 42,058 Inventory provision ( 129,959 ) ( 127,042 ) Total inventory $ 477,197 $ 468,027

Prepaid Expenses and Other Cu_2

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Prepaid expenses $ 1,351,938 $ 2,835,660 Other current assets 544,425 365,583 Taxes receivable 1,397,788 4,000,856 Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 3,294,151 $ 7,202,099

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: Useful life As of (years) June 30, December 31, Land N/A $ 449,396 $ 439,309 Building 25 5,179,343 5,063,091 Computer equipment 3 - 5 1,400,669 775,736 Computer software 1 660,904 606,729 Manufacturing equipment 2 - 5 23,358,248 22,701,761 Office furniture 5 - 7 912,411 660,549 Leasehold improvements 5 - 10 21,493,571 2,172,134 Enterprise Resource Planning software 5 202,185 197,648 Assets under construction N/A 7,588,023 20,337,338 61,244,750 52,954,295 Accumulated depreciation and impairment ( 13,564,531 ) ( 10,279,596 ) $ 47,680,219 $ 42,674,699

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangibles, Net	Intangible assets consist of the following: Useful life As of (years) June 30, December 31, Patents 5 - 10 $ 42,986,894 $ 42,111,143 Trademarks 127,680 124,845 Developed technology 20 14,297,583 13,976,668 Customer contract 5 9,818,731 9,598,348 67,230,888 65,811,004 Accumulated amortization and impairment ( 13,324,424 ) ( 9,497,687 ) $ 53,906,464 $ 56,313,317
Schedule of Goodwill	Goodwill at December 31, 2022 $ 281,748,466 Effect of foreign exchange on goodwill 424,587 Impairment ( 282,173,053 ) Goodwill at June 30, 2023 $ —

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Long Term Debt	As of June 30, December 31, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, or ACOA, Business Development Program, or BDP, 2012 interest-free loan 1 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 500,000 , repayable in monthly repayments commencing October 1, 2015 , of CA$ 5,952 until June 1, 2023 . Loan repayments were temporarily paused effective April 1, 2020, until January 1, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. As of June 30, 2023, the amount of principal drawn down on the loan, net of repayments is CA$ Nil (2022 - CA$ 35,714 ). $ — $ 25,880 ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund, or AIF, 2015 interest-free loan 1,2 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 3,000,000 . Annual repayments, commencing June 1, 2021 , are calculated as a percentage of gross revenue for the preceding fiscal year, at Nil when gross revenues are less than CA$ 1,000,000 , 5 % when gross revenues are less than CA$ 10,000,000 and greater than CA$ 1,000,000 , and CA$ 500,000 plus 1 % of gross revenues when gross revenues are greater than CA$ 10,000,000 . As of June 30, 2023, the amount or principal drawn down on the loan, net of repayments, is CA$ 2,661,293 (2022 - CA$ 2,661,293 ). 1,442,185 1,449,493 ACOA BDP 2018 interest-free loan 1,3 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 3,000,000 , repayable in monthly repayments commencing June 1, 2021 , of CA$ 31,250 until May 1, 2029 . As of June 30, 2023, the amount of principal drawn down on the loan, net of repayments, is CA$ 2,218,750 (2022 - CA$ 2,406,250 ). 1,106,506 1,136,556 ACOA PBS 2019 interest-free loan 1 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 100,000 , repayable in monthly repayments commencing June 1, 2021 , of CA$ 1,400 until May 1, 2027 . As of June 30, 2023, the amount of principal drawn down on the loan, net of repayments, is CA$ 65,278 (2022 - CA$ 73,611 ). 32,853 34,750 ACOA Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, or RRRF, 2020 interest-free loan with a maximum contribution of CA$ 390,000 , repayable on monthly repayments commencing April 1, 2023 , of CA$ 11,000 until April 1, 2026 . As of June 30, 2023, the principal amount drawn down on the loan is CA$ 357,000 (2022 - CA$ 390,000 ). 171,732 159,642 Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, or EDC, 2022 interest-free loan 4 with a maximum contribution of CA$ 2,000,000 (CA$ 1,000,000 for building renovations and CA$ 1,000,000 for acquisition of equipment for Nanotech). Repayable in 60 monthly installments of CA$ 30,000 , with the first repayment due in January 2026 . As of June 30, 2023, the principal amount drawn down on the loan is CA$ 1,800,000 (2022 - CA$ 1,454,167 ). 975,331 747,634 3,728,607 3,553,955 Less: current portion 547,336 483,226 $ 3,181,271 $ 3,070,729 1 We were required to maintain a minimum balance of positive equity throughout the term of the loan. However, on November 14, 2019, ACOA waived this requirement for the period ending June 30, 2019 and for each period thereafter until the loan is fully repaid. 2 The carrying amount of the ACOA AIF loan is reviewed each reporting period and adjusted as required to reflect management’s best estimate of future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. 3 A portion of the ACOA BDP 2018 loan was used to finance the acquisition and construction of manufacturing equipment resulting in $ 425,872 that was recorded as deferred government assistance, which is being amortized over the useful life of the associated equipment. 4 The EDC 2022 loan was used to finance building renovations and equipment purchase resulting in $ 409,401 of deferred government assistance as of June 30, 2023, which is being amortized over the useful life of the associated building and equipment.

Capital Stock (Tables)

Capital Stock (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Summary of Changes in Warrants	The following table summarizes the changes in warrants: Six months ended June 30, 2023 Number of warrants (#) Amount Outstanding, December 31, 2022 39,920,919 $ 25,319,193 Issued 83,333,334 9,317,080 Exercised ( 100 ) ( 14 ) Deemed dividend for down round provision in warrants — 2,025,000 Outstanding, June 30, 2023 123,254,153 $ 36,661,259
Summary of Fair Value of Warrants Issued Using Block-Scholes Option Pricing Model	The fair value of warrants that were issued and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model have the following inputs and assumptions: Six months ended June 30, 2023 Weighted average grant date fair value ($) 0.22 Weighted average expected volatility 84.70 % Weighted average risk-free interest rate 3.65 % Weighted average expected life of the warrants 5.0 years

Stock-Based Payments (Tables)

Stock-Based Payments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary of change in share outstanding options	The following table summarizes the change in our out standing stock options: Number of Average Average Aggregate intrinsic Outstanding, December 31, 2022 33,595,044 $ 0.80 9.31 $ 17,611,251 Granted 1,519,336 $ 0.23 — Forfeited ( 1,250,675 ) $ 0.84 — Exercised ( 2,635,161 ) $ 0.27 — Outstanding, June 30, 2023 31,228,544 $ 0.82 6.61 $ 109,875 Exercisable, June 30, 2023 25,774,708 $ 0.75 $ 3.70 $ 100,875
Summary of stock options outstanding	Below is a summary of the outstanding options as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022: June 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Exercise price Number outstanding Number exercisable Number outstanding Number exercisable $ 0.12 - $ 0.27 16,346,601 15,469,417 18,128,657 15,549,318 $ 0.89 - $ 1.00 2,984,668 1,822,394 2,984,668 1,822,394 $ 1.17 - $ 1.26 2,498,420 1,406,241 2,782,704 932,082 $ 1.31 - $ 1.58 6,429,744 4,107,545 6,729,904 3,054,672 $ 1.97 - 2.00 2,969,111 2,969,111 2,969,111 2,969,111 31,228,544 25,774,708 33,595,044 24,327,577
Summary of change in outstanding share RSUs	The following table summarizes the change in outstanding RSUs: Number of Weighted Outstanding, December 31, 2022 6,506,922 $ 1.71 Granted 525,210 $ 0.22 Vested and settled ( 1,633,645 ) $ 2.49 Awards forfeited ( 710,930 ) $ 1.38 Outstanding, June 30, 2023 4,687,557 $ 1.34 Vested, but not yet settled, June 30, 2023 ( 85,169 ) $ 1.27
Summary of fair value grant using weighted-average assumptions	The fair value of options granted during six months ended June 30, 2023 are estimated at the grant date using the following weighted-average assumptions: Six months ended June 30, 2023 Weighted average grant date fair value ($) 0.19 Weighted average expected volatility 84.56 % Weighted average risk-free interest rate 3.57 % Weighted average expected life of the options 1.48
DSU Plan [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary of change in outstanding share DSU's	The following table summarizes the change in outstanding DSUs: Number of Weighted # $ Outstanding, December 31, 2022 3,910,186 $ 0.32 Granted 525,210 $ 0.22 Outstanding, June 30, 2023 4,435,396 $ 0.31 X Vested, June 30, 2023 3,910,186 $ 0.32
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary of stock-based compensation expenses	Total stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs included in the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations was as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Cost of sales $ ( 180,281 ) $ 157,818 $ ( 36,376 ) $ 208,471 Selling & marketing ( 246,314 ) 114,707 ( 125,770 ) 130,200 General & administrative ( 497,918 ) 396,997 ( 94,711 ) 517,162 Research & development ( 654,206 ) 1,096,021 ( 235,185 ) 1,193,232 (1) $ ( 1,578,719 ) $ 1,765,543 $ ( 492,042 ) $ 2,049,065 (1) Estimated forfeiture rate has been changed to 45 % from 0 % during the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 due to the Realignment and Consolidation Plan.
Employee Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary of stock-based compensation expenses	Total stock-based compensation expense related to stock options included in the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss was as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Selling & marketing $( 98,237 ) $ 60,622 $ 1,005 $ 65,015 General & administrative ( 865,612 ) 985,932 ( 366,570 ) 4,269,400 Research & development ( 282,498 ) 815,669 34,881 1,239,727 (1) $( 1,246,347 ) $ 1,862,223 $( 330,684 ) $ 5,574,142 (1) Estimated forfeiture rate has been changed to 46 % from 0 % during the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 due to the Realignment and Consolidation Plan.

Net Loss Per Share (Tables)

Net Loss Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Summary Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share	The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share during the periods presented: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Numerator: Net loss $ ( 293,653,386 ) $ ( 20,982,758 ) $ ( 312,322,064 ) $ ( 39,417,299 ) Deemed dividend for down round provision in warrants (1) $ ( 2,025,000 ) $ - $ ( 2,025,000 ) $ - $ ( 295,678,386 ) $ ( 20,982,758 ) $ ( 314,347,064 ) $ ( 39,417,299 ) Denominator: Weighted-average shares, basic 452,837,999 301,488,660 411,090,600 293,481,943 Weighted-average shares, diluted 452,837,999 301,488,660 411,090,600 293,481,943 Net loss per share Basic $ ( 0.65 ) $ ( 0.07 ) $ ( 0.76 ) $ ( 0.13 ) Diluted $ ( 0.65 ) $ ( 0.07 ) $ ( 0.76 ) $ ( 0.13 ) (1) Refer to April 2023 offerings in the Note 12.
Summary of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	The following potentially dilutive shares were not included in the calculation of diluted shares above as the effect would have been anti-dilutive: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Options 31,228,544 31,409,460 31,228,544 31,409,460 Warrants 123,254,153 39,920,919 123,254,153 39,920,919 DSUs 4,435,396 3,647,026 4,435,396 3,647,026 RSUs 4,687,557 6,648,184 4,687,557 6,648,184 163,605,650 81,625,589 163,605,650 81,625,589

Additional Cash Flow Informat_2

Additional Cash Flow Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Summary Of Cash Flow, Operating Capital	The net changes in non-cash working capital balances related to operations consist of the following: Six months ended June 30, 2023 2022 Grants receivable $ — $ 125,558 Inventory 1,533 ( 34,752 ) Accounts and other receivables ( 332,424 ) ( 67,162 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,995,939 ( 685,141 ) Trade payables and accruals ( 5,522,384 ) ( 1,603,016 ) Restructuring costs accrual 942,770 — Due to related party ( 261 ) ( 108,102 ) Operating lease right-of-use asset — ( 231 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 639,564 ) ( 159,043 ) $ ( 1,554,391 ) $ ( 2,531,889 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value are as follows: June 30, December 31, Financial liability Carrying value Fair value Carrying value Fair value Funding obligation $ 981,873 $ 981,873 $ 180,705 $ 85,411 Long-term debt $ 3,728,607 $ 4,769,788 $ 3,553,955 $ 2,663,460

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Summary of Revenue Disaggregated	Revenue is disaggregated as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Product sales $ 22,907 $ 334,113 $ 81,606 $ 502,240 Contract revenue (1) 1,540,811 2,989,614 2,894,371 5,696,182 Other development revenue 466,806 — 466,806 100,000 Development revenue 2,007,617 2,989,614 3,361,177 5,796,182 $ 2,030,524 $ 3,323,727 $ 3,442,783 $ 6,298,422 (1) A portion of contract revenue represents previously recorded deferred revenue that was recognized as revenue after satisfaction of performance obligations either through passage of time or after completion of specific performance milestones.

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Summary of Operating Lease Expense	Total operating lease expense included in the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss is as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Operating lease expense $ 469,369 $ 443,263 $ 869,819 $ 885,720 Short term lease expense 148,523 77,603 228,086 159,240 Variable and other lease expense 135,630 55,525 225,759 114,342 Total $ 753,522 $ 576,391 $ 1,323,664 $ 1,159,302
Summary Of Future Minimum Payments Under Non-cancelable Operating Lease Obligations	Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating lease obligations were as follows as of June 30, 2023: Remainder of 2023 $ 633,875 2024 1,468,819 2025 1,493,735 2026 1,351,197 2027 932,629 2028 940,836 Thereafter 3,819,652 Total minimum lease payments 10,640,743 Less: interest ( 4,272,515 ) Present value of net minimum lease payments 6,368,228 Less: current portion of lease liabilities ( 1,059,105 ) Total long-term lease liabilities $ 5,309,123

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Commitments For Maintenance Contracts And Asset Purchases	As of June 30, 2023, we had ongoing commitments for maintenance contracts and asset purchases as follows: Long-term debt Lease signed Commitment in relation to Realignment and Consolidation Plan Other contractual commitment Total Remainder of 2023 $ 576,915 $ 117,255 $ 942,770 $ 1,063,700 $ 2,700,640 2024 629,177 236,534 — 382,593 1,248,305 2025 1,087,962 240,583 — — 1,328,544 2026 1,324,910 244,631 — — 1,569,541 2027 560,126 248,680 — — 808,806 2028 555,136 206,322 — — 761,458 Thereafter 661,820 — — — 661,820 $ 5,396,046 $ 1,294,005 $ 942,770 $ 1,446,293 $ 9,079,114

Corporate Information - Additio

Corporate Information - Additional Information (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 Patent
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of active patent documents	500
Number of patents have issued	300

Significant Accounting Polici_3

Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - ASU 2021-08	Jun. 30, 2023
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false]	true
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adoption Date	Jan. 01, 2023
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Immaterial Effect	true

Going Concern - Additional Info

Going Concern - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (293,653,386)	$ (20,982,758)	$ (312,322,064)	$ (39,417,299)
Accumulated deficit	(521,843,392)		(521,843,392)		$ (207,496,328)
Goodwill impairment	$ 282,173,053		$ 282,173,053		$ 79,100,000
Substantial doubt about going concern, management's evaluation			Our evaluation entails analyzing prospective operating budgets and forecasts for expectations of our cash needs and comparing those needs to the current cash and cash equivalent balances.
Substantial doubt about going concern, within one year			true

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 22, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Apr. 01, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Loss (profit) from operations		$ (294,689,211)	$ (19,641,982)	$ (313,248,414)	$ (37,051,037)
Plasma App Ltd [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition effective date				Apr. 01, 2022
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired						100%
Loss (profit) from operations		(600,000)		$ (1,200,000)
Plasma App Ltd [Member] | Developed Technology Assets [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired finite lived intangible assets						$ 12,600,000
Optodot Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition effective date	Jun. 22, 2022
Loss (profit) from operations		$ (200,000)		$ 300,000
Optodot Corporation [Member] | Developed Technology Assets [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired finite lived intangible assets	$ 23,300,000

Acquisitions - Schedule of Fina

Acquisitions - Schedule of Final Allocation of Consideration Paid for Acquisition and Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 22, 2022	Apr. 01, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Net assets (liabilities):
Goodwill			$ 281,748,466
Plasma App Ltd [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of common stock issued		$ 15,290,320
Fair value of deferred consideration		1,698,926
Total cash consideration		16,989,246
Net assets (liabilities):
Cash and cash equivalents		13,822
Other assets		36,104
Intangibles		12,600,000
Deferred tax liability		(3,150,000)
Goodwill		$ 7,489,320
Optodot Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration	$ 3,500,000
Total cash consideration	53,633,267
Net assets (liabilities):
Intangibles	23,300,000
Deferred tax liability	(4,893,000)
Goodwill	35,226,267
Net assets	53,633,267
Optodot Corporation [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of common stock issued	41,791,115
Optodot Corporation [Member] | Restricted Common Stock [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of common stock issued	$ 8,342,152

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - Lamda Guard Technologies Ltd or Lamda [Member] - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Other Liabilities, Current	$ 8,722	$ 8,461
Other Liability, Current, Related and Nonrelated Party Status [Extensible Enumeration]	Related Party [Member]	Related Party [Member]

Notes Receivable - Additional I

Notes Receivable - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)				1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 07, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2021	Aug. 28, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes receivable					$ 333,300	$ 333,300	$ 2,211,900
Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes receivable					300,000	300,000
Fair value measurement and recorded							$ 2,200,000
Notes receivable, allowance for credit losses					700,000	1,700,000
Interest income					400,000	800,000
Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member] | Loan Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes receivable					$ 2,600,000	$ 2,600,000
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Related and Nonrelated Party Status [Extensible Enumeration]					Related Party [Member]	Related Party [Member]
Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member] | Loan Sale Agreement [Member] | Gregory McCabe [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase of common stock				$ 6,000,000
Monthly stock purchase amount for first six months				250,000
Monthly stock purchase amount for next nine months thereafter				$ 500,000
Percentage of 5-day VWAP of common stock on trading day preceding date of each purchase				120%
Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Loan Sale Agreement [Member] | Gregory McCabe [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes receivable	$ 24,000,000
Cash consideration on sale of notes receivable	6,000,000
Aggregate purchase of common stock	$ 6,000,000
Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member] | 2021 Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount			$ 15,000,000
Notes receivable interest rate			8%
Notes receivable maturity date			Mar. 31, 2023				Mar. 31, 2023
Note receivable extended maturity date			Oct. 03, 2023			Oct. 03, 2023
Accrued default rate			12%
Number of common shares owned directly and beneficially by pledgor			1,515,000
Percentage of working interest beneficially owned by pledgor			25%
Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member] | 2022 Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount							$ 5,000,000
Notes receivable interest rate							8%
Notes receivable maturity date							Mar. 31, 2023
Note receivable extended maturity date						Oct. 03, 2023
Accrued default rate							12%
Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member] | 2021 Note and 2022 Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest					$ 2,400,000	$ 2,400,000
Prepayment of loan		$ 1,000,000

Inventory - Summary of Inventor

Inventory - Summary of Inventory (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 499,387	$ 490,077
Supplies	11,373	11,345
Work in process	51,006	51,589
Finished goods	45,390	42,058
Inventory provision	(129,959)	(127,042)
Total inventory	$ 477,197	$ 468,027

Prepaid Expenses And Other Cu_3

Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets - Summary of Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses	$ 1,351,938	$ 2,835,660
Other current assets	544,425	365,583
Taxes receivable	1,397,788	4,000,856
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 3,294,151	$ 7,202,099

Property, Plant and Equipment_3

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 61,244,750	$ 52,954,295
Accumulated depreciation and impairment	(13,564,531)	(10,279,596)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	47,680,219	42,674,699
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	449,396	439,309
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 5,179,343	5,063,091
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	25 years
Computer equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 1,400,669	775,736
Computer equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Computer equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Computer software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 660,904	606,729
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	1 year
Manufacturing equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 23,358,248	22,701,761
Manufacturing equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Manufacturing equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	2 years
Office furniture [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 912,411	660,549
Office furniture [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Office furniture [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 21,493,571	2,172,134
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Enterprise Resource Planning software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 202,185	197,648
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Assets under construction [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 7,588,023	$ 20,337,338

Property, Plant and Equipment_4

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation	$ 1.6	$ 0.8	$ 3.1	$ 1.6

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles, Gross	$ 67,230,888	$ 65,811,004
Accumulated amortization and impairment	(13,324,424)	(9,497,687)
Intangibles, Net	53,906,464	56,313,317
Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles, Gross	$ 42,986,894	42,111,143
Patents [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles, Useful Life (years)	10 years
Patents [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles, Useful Life (years)	5 years
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles, Gross	$ 127,680	124,845
Developed technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles, Gross	$ 14,297,583	13,976,668
Intangibles, Useful Life (years)	20 years
Customer contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles, Gross	$ 9,818,731	$ 9,598,348
Intangibles, Useful Life (years)	5 years

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_3

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Additional Information - (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) Segment ReportingUnit	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 1,800,000	$ 1,000,000	$ 3,500,000	$ 1,900,000
Goodwill impairment	$ 282,173,053		$ 282,173,053		$ 79,100,000
Number of reporting unit | ReportingUnit			1
Number of operating segment | Segment			1

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_4

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Goodwill (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 281,748,466
Effect of foreign exchange on goodwill	424,587
Impairment	$ (282,173,053)

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Lon

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 3,728,607	$ 3,553,955
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities	547,336	483,226
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	3,181,271	3,070,729
ACOA Business Development Program ("BDP") 2012 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		25,880
ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund ("AIF") 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	1,442,185	1,449,493
ACOA BDP 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	1,106,506	1,136,556
ACOA PBS 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	32,853	34,750
ACOA Regional Relief and Recovery Fund ("RRRF") 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	171,732	159,642
EDC 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 975,331	$ 747,634

Long-Term Debt - Summary of L_2

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Long Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 CAD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 CAD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 2,030,524	$ 3,323,727	$ 3,442,783		$ 6,298,422
ACOA Business Development Program ("BDP") 2012 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt maturity date	Jun. 01, 2023		Jun. 01, 2023			Jun. 01, 2023
Debt annual principal repayments commencement date			Oct. 01, 2015	Oct. 01, 2015
Maximum contribution						$ 500,000
Principal periodic payment				$ 5,952
Frequency of payment			monthly	monthly
Amount drawn down						0	$ 35,714
ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund ("AIF") 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt annual principal repayments commencement date			Jun. 01, 2021	Jun. 01, 2021
Maximum contribution						3,000,000
Frequency of payment			Annual	Annual
Amount drawn down						$ 2,661,293	2,661,293
ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund ("AIF") 2015 [Member] | Gross Revenues Are Less Than Canadian Dollar 1,000,000 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of annual principal repayments			0%	0%
ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund ("AIF") 2015 [Member] | Gross Revenues Are Less Than Canadian Dollar 1,000,000 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revenues				$ 1,000,000
ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund ("AIF") 2015 [Member] | Gross Revenues Are Less Than Canadian Dollar 10,000,000 And Greater Than Canadian Dollar 1,000,000 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of annual principal repayments			5%	5%
Revenues				$ 10,000,000
ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund ("AIF") 2015 [Member] | Gross Revenues Are Less Than Canadian Dollar 10,000,000 And Greater Than Canadian Dollar 1,000,000 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revenues				10,000,000
ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund ("AIF") 2015 [Member] | Gross Revenue Are Greater Than Canadian Dollar 10,000,000 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal periodic payment				$ 500,000
Percentage of variable annual principal repayment			1%	1%
Revenues				$ 1,000,000
ACOA BDP 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt maturity date	May 01, 2029		May 01, 2029			May 01, 2029
Debt annual principal repayments commencement date			Jun. 01, 2021	Jun. 01, 2021
Maximum contribution						$ 3,000,000
Principal periodic payment				$ 31,250
Frequency of payment			monthly	monthly
Deferred government assistance	$ 425,872		$ 425,872
Long Term debt cumulative drawdown amount						$ 2,218,750	2,406,250
ACOA PBS 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt maturity date	May 01, 2027		May 01, 2027			May 01, 2027
Debt annual principal repayments commencement date			Jun. 01, 2021	Jun. 01, 2021
Maximum contribution						$ 100,000
Principal periodic payment				$ 1,400
Frequency of payment			monthly	monthly
Long Term debt cumulative drawdown amount						$ 65,278	73,611
ACOA Regional Relief and Recovery Fund ("RRRF") 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt maturity date	Apr. 01, 2026		Apr. 01, 2026			Apr. 01, 2026
Debt annual principal repayments commencement date			Apr. 01, 2023	Apr. 01, 2023
Maximum contribution						$ 390,000
Principal periodic payment				$ 11,000
Frequency of payment			monthly	monthly
Long Term debt cumulative drawdown amount						357,000	390,000
EDC 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt annual principal repayments commencement date			Jan. 31, 2026	Jan. 31, 2026
Maximum contribution						2,000,000
Principal periodic payment				$ 30,000
Frequency of payment			monthly	monthly
Deferred government assistance	$ 409,401		$ 409,401
Long Term debt cumulative drawdown amount						$ 1,800,000	$ 1,454,167
Long-term debt, term	60 months		60 months			60 months
EDC 2022 [Member] | Building renovations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum contribution						$ 1,000,000
EDC 2022 [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum contribution						$ 1,000,000

Capital Stock - Additional Info

Capital Stock - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)				3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2023	Apr. 14, 2023	Jun. 27, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Apr. 18, 2023	Feb. 10, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized				1,000,000,000		1,000,000,000			1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares par value				$ 0.001		$ 0.001			$ 0.001
Offering price				$ 450,059		$ 450,059			$ 340,425
Options exercised to purchase equal number of common shares						2,635,161
Event market price, description						“Event Market Price” means, with respect to any Share Combination Event Date, the quotient determined by dividing (x) the sum of the volume weighted average price of the shares of common stock for each of the five trading days following such Share Combination Event divided by (y) five.
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. and A.G.P/Global Alliance Partners [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares par value		$ 0.001
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock		$ 22,100,000
Share price		$ 0.375
Shares issued to underwriters		83,333,334
Combined price per share of common stock and warrant		$ 0.3
Underwriting agreement expire years		5 years
Securities Purchase Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of securities called by warrant			37,037,039
Warrants exercise price			$ 1.75
Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock		$ 25,000,000	$ 50,000,000
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock			$ 46,300,000
Share price		$ 0.22	$ 1.15
Warrants fair value		$ 9,300,000	$ 18,500,000
Warrant expiration term						5 years 6 months
Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Options exercised to purchase equal number of common shares					402,028	2,635,161
Common Stock [Member] | Securities Purchase Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares issued			37,037,039
Purchase price of per share			$ 1.35
Warrants exercise price			$ 1.75
Common stock fair value		$ 15,700,000	$ 27,900,000
Common Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock units vested and settled equal number of common shares						1,633,645
Maximum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Event market price							$ 0.076
At The Market Offering Program [Member] | Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. and A.G.P/Global Alliance Partners [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Warrants exercise price				$ 0.375		$ 0.375
Share price				$ 0.174		$ 0.174
Changes in fair value of warrants exercise price				$ 2,000,000
At The Market Offering Program [Member] | Sales Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares par value								$ 0.001
Total shares sold of common stock				4,457,879		22,031,848
Weighted average share price per share				$ 0.19		$ 0.51
Remaining eligible of sale common stock				$ 88,700,000		$ 88,700,000
Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock						11,300,000
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock				$ 800,000		$ 11,000,000
At The Market Offering Program [Member] | Sales Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Total shares sold of common stock	3,756,991
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock	$ 700,000
At The Market Offering Program [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Sales Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Offering price								$ 100,000,000

Capital Stock - Summary of Chan

Capital Stock - Summary of Changes in Warrants (Details) - Warrant [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) shares
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Outstanding, December 31, 2022 - shares | shares	39,920,919
Outstanding, December 31, 2022	$ 25,319,193
Issued, shares | shares	83,333,334
Issued	$ 9,317,080
Exercised, shares | shares	(100)
Exercised	$ (14)
Deemed dividend for down round provision in warrants	$ 2,025,000
Outstanding, June 30, 2023 - shares | shares	123,254,153
Outstanding, June 30, 2023	$ 36,661,259

Capital Stock - Summary of Fair

Capital Stock - Summary of Fair Value of Warrants Issued Using Block-Scholes Option Pricing Model (Details) - Weighted Average [Member] - Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model [Member]	Jun. 30, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Warrants and rights outstanding, measurement input	0.22
Expected term of warrants	5 years
Measurement Input Price Volatility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Warrants and rights outstanding, measurement input	84.7
Measurement Input Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Warrants and rights outstanding, measurement input	3.65

Stock-Based Payments - Addition

Stock-Based Payments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 03, 2021
Stock-based compensation expense	$ (2,807,086)	$ 3,915,612	$ (948,647)	$ 7,860,400
2015 Stock Option and Grant Plan [Member]
Shares reserved for future issuance					3,500,000
2018 Stock Option and Grant Plan [Member]
Shares reserved for future issuance					6,445,745
2021 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Shares reserved for future issuance					34,945,745
DSU Plan [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 15,045		$ 15,045

Stock-Based Payments - Summary

Stock-Based Payments - Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expenses (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ (2,807,086)		$ 3,915,612	$ (948,647)	$ 7,860,400
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	(1,578,719)	[1]	1,765,543	(492,042)	2,049,065
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	(180,281)		157,818	(36,376)	208,471
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Selling & Marketing
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	(246,314)		114,707	(125,770)	130,200
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | General & Administrative
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	(497,918)		396,997	(94,711)	517,162
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Research & Development
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	(654,206)		1,096,021	(235,185)	1,193,232
Employee Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	(1,246,347)	[2]	1,862,223	(330,684)	5,574,142
Employee Stock Option Plan [Member] | Selling & Marketing
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	(98,237)		60,622	1,005	65,015
Employee Stock Option Plan [Member] | General & Administrative
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	(865,612)		985,932	(366,570)	4,269,400
Employee Stock Option Plan [Member] | Research & Development
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ (282,498)		$ 815,669	$ 34,881	$ 1,239,727
[1] Estimated forfeiture rate has been changed to 45 % from 0 % during the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 due to the Realignment and Consolidation Plan. Estimated forfeiture rate has been changed to 46 % from 0 % during the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 due to the Realignment and Consolidation Plan.

Stock-Based Payments - Summar_2

Stock-Based Payments - Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expenses (Parenthetical) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Change in estimated forfeiture rate	45%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Change in estimated forfeiture rate	0%
Employee Stock Option Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Change in estimated forfeiture rate	46%
Employee Stock Option Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Change in estimated forfeiture rate	0%

Stock-Based Payments - Summar_3

Stock-Based Payments - Summary of Change in Outstanding Shares (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 $ / shares shares
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding, beginning of period | shares	6,506,922
Granted | shares	525,210
Awards vested and settled | shares	(1,633,645)
Forfeited | shares	(710,930)
Outstanding, end of period | shares	4,687,557
Weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 1.71
Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ / shares	0.22
Vested and settled, Weighted Average grant date fair value | $ / shares	2.49
Forfeited, Weighted Average grant date fair value | $ / shares	1.38
Weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance | $ / shares	$ 1.34
Vested, end of period | shares	(85,169)
Vested, end of period, Weighted Average grant date fair value | $ / shares	$ 1.27
DSU Plan [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding, beginning of period | shares	3,910,186
Granted | shares	525,210
Outstanding, end of period | shares	4,435,396
Weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 0.32
Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ / shares	0.22
Weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance | $ / shares	$ 0.31
Vested, end of period | shares	3,910,186
Vested, end of period, Weighted Average grant date fair value | $ / shares	$ 0.32

Stock-Based Payments - Summar_4

Stock-Based Payments - Summary of Change in Share Outstanding Options (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding, beginning of period, Number of Options	33,595,044
Granted, Number of Options	1,519,336
Forfeited, Number of Options	(1,250,675)
Exercised, Number of Options	(2,635,161)
Outstanding, end of period, Number of Options	31,228,544	33,595,044
Exercisable, end of period	25,774,708	24,327,577
Outstanding, beginning of period, Average exercise price per stock option	$ 0.8
Granted, Average exercise price per stock option	0.23
Forfeited, Average exercise price per stock option	0.84
Exercised, Average exercise price per stock option	0.27
Outstanding, end of period, Average exercise price per stock option	0.82	$ 0.8
Exercisable, end of period	$ 0.75
Outstanding, Average exercise remaining contractual term (years)	6 years 7 months 9 days	9 years 3 months 21 days
Exercisable, Average exercise remaining contractual term (years)	3 years 8 months 12 days
Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value	$ 109,875	$ 17,611,251
Exercisable, Aggregate intrinsic value	$ 100,875

Stock-Based Payments - Summar_5

Stock-Based Payments - Summary of Stock Options Outstanding (Details) - shares	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Number outstanding	31,228,544	33,595,044
Number exercisable	25,774,708	24,327,577
$0.12 - $0.27
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Number outstanding	16,346,601	18,128,657
Number exercisable	15,469,417	15,549,318
$0.89 - $1.00
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Number outstanding	2,984,668	2,984,668
Number exercisable	1,822,394	1,822,394
$1.17 - $1.26
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Number outstanding	2,498,420	2,782,704
Number exercisable	1,406,241	932,082
$1.31 - $1.58
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Number outstanding	6,429,744	6,729,904
Number exercisable	4,107,545	3,054,672
$1.97 - 2.00
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Number outstanding	2,969,111	2,969,111
Number exercisable	2,969,111	2,969,111

Stock-Based Payments - Summar_6

Stock-Based Payments - Summary of Stock Options Outstanding (Parenthetical) (Details) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	$ 0.82	$ 0.8
$0.12 - $0.27 | Minimum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	0.12	0.12
$0.12 - $0.27 | Maximum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	0.27	0.27
$0.89 - $1.00 | Minimum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	0.89	0.89
$0.89 - $1.00 | Maximum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	1	1
$1.17 - $1.26 | Minimum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	1.17	1.17
$1.17 - $1.26 | Maximum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	1.26	1.26
$1.31 - $1.58 | Minimum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	1.31	1.31
$1.31 - $1.58 | Maximum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	1.58	1.58
$1.97 - 2.00 | Minimum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	1.97	1.97
$1.97 - 2.00 | Maximum [Member]
Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price	$ 2	$ 2

Stock-Based Payments - Summar_7

Stock-Based Payments - Summary of Fair Value Grant Using Weighted-Average Assumptions (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 $ / shares
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Valuation Assumptions [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 0.19
Weighted average expected volatility	84.56%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate	3.57%
Weighted average expected life of the options	1 year 5 months 23 days

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax recovery	$ 0.6	$ 0.1	$ 0.9	$ 0.1

Net Loss Per Share - Summary Ba

Net Loss Per Share - Summary Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Numerator:
Net loss		$ (293,653,386)	$ (20,982,758)	$ (312,322,064)	$ (39,417,299)
Deemed dividend for down round provision in warrants	[1]	(2,025,000)		(2,025,000)
Net loss available to common stockholders, basic		$ (295,678,386)	$ (20,982,758)	$ (314,347,064)	$ (39,417,299)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares, basic		452,837,999	301,488,660	411,090,600	293,481,943
Weighted-average shares, diluted		452,837,999	301,488,660	411,090,600	293,481,943
Net loss per share
Basic		$ (0.65)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.76)	$ (0.13)
Diluted		$ (0.65)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.76)	$ (0.13)
[1] Refer to April 2023 offerings in the Note 12.

Net Loss Per Share - Summary of

Net Loss Per Share - Summary of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	163,605,650	81,625,589	163,605,650	81,625,589
Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	31,228,544	31,409,460	31,228,544	31,409,460
Warrants [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	123,254,153	39,920,919	123,254,153	39,920,919
DSUs [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	4,435,396	3,647,026	4,435,396	3,647,026
RSUs [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	4,687,557	6,648,184	4,687,557	6,648,184

Additional Cash Flow Informat_3

Additional Cash Flow Information - Summary of Cash Flow, Operating Capital (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Grants receivable	$ 0	$ 125,558
Inventory	1,533	(34,752)
Accounts and other receivables	(332,424)	(67,162)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,995,939	(685,141)
Trade payables and accruals	(5,522,384)	(1,603,016)
Restructuring costs accrual	942,770	0
Due to related party	(261)	(108,102)
Operating lease right-of-use Asset	0	(231)
Operating lease liabilities	(639,564)	(159,043)
Total	$ (1,554,391)	$ (2,531,889)

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2023 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Funding obligation		$ 180,705
Industrial and Regional Benefits Program [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Funding obligation	$ 1.3

Fair Value Measurements - Summa

Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Funding obligation		$ 180,705
Long-term debt	$ 3,728,607	3,553,955
Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Funding obligation	981,873	180,705
Long-term debt	3,728,607	3,553,955
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Funding obligation	981,873	85,411
Long-term debt	$ 4,769,788	$ 2,663,460

Revenue - Additional Informatio

Revenue - Additional Information (Details)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) Customer	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) Customer	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) Segment Customer	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) Customer	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Number of operating segment | Segment				1
Total revenue		$ 2,030,524	$ 3,323,727	$ 3,442,783	$ 6,298,422
Development contract value						$ 41,500,000	$ 4,300,000
Development contract period maximum						5 years
JDA [Member] | Global Battery Maker [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		$ 400,000		$ 400,000
Contract revenue [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Number of major customers | Customer		2	1	2	1
Total revenue	[1]	$ 1,540,811	$ 2,989,614	$ 2,894,371	$ 5,696,182
Contract revenue [Member] | A G10 Central Bank [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue			$ 3,200,000		$ 5,900,000
Contract revenue [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		$ 1,800,000		$ 3,100,000
Contract revenue [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | A G10 Central Bank [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage			97%		94%
Contract revenue [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		88.50%		88.80%
Contract revenue [Member] | JDA [Member] | Global Battery Maker [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Consideration received from research and development services				$ 1,500,000
Term of contract				12 months
[1] A portion of contract revenue represents previously recorded deferred revenue that was recognized as revenue after satisfaction of performance obligations either through passage of time or after completion of specific performance milestones.

Revenue - Summary of Revenue Di

Revenue - Summary of Revenue Disaggregated (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax		$ 2,030,524	$ 3,323,727	$ 3,442,783	$ 6,298,422
Product sales [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax		22,907	334,113	81,606	502,240
Contract revenue [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	[1]	1,540,811	2,989,614	2,894,371	5,696,182
Other development revenue [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax		466,806		466,806	100,000
Development revenue [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax		$ 2,007,617	$ 2,989,614	$ 3,361,177	$ 5,796,182
[1] A portion of contract revenue represents previously recorded deferred revenue that was recognized as revenue after satisfaction of performance obligations either through passage of time or after completion of specific performance milestones.

Leases - Additional Information

Leases - Additional Information (Details)				1 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2022 USD ($) ft²	Sep. 30, 2022 ft²	Feb. 25, 2022 ft²	Sep. 30, 2022 ft²	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Land under lease | ft²	12,655
Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets					$ 7,437,981		$ 5,576,824
Operating lease liability					6,368,228
Total minimum lease payments					$ 10,640,743
Phase One [Member]
Lease, not yet commenced term of contract					5 years 6 months
Contractual obligation option to renew lease for additional term	5 years
Land under lease | ft²	8,097
Phase Two [Member]
Contractual obligation option to renew lease for additional term	5 years
Land under lease | ft²	4,558
Columbia [Member]
Lease, term of contract		11 years		11 years
Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Option to Terminate [true false]		true
Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Option to Extend [true false]		true
Contractual obligation option to renew lease for additional term		5 years
Land under lease | ft²		11,642		11,642
Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets					$ 2,200,000
Operating lease liability					2,200,000
Lease commencement date				Jun. 23, 2023
Lease, description of option to terminate		The agreement also provides the one-time option to terminate the lease effective as of the last date of the 73rd month of the lease term
Burnaby [Member]
Lease, term of contract			2 years 11 months
Land under lease | ft²			1,994
Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets						$ 146,822
Operating lease liability						$ 146,822
Lease commencement date			Jun. 01, 2022
Billerica [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Option to Extend [true false]	true
Contractual obligation option to renew lease for additional term	5 years
Land under lease | ft²	12,655
Billerica [Member] | Phase One [Member]
Lease, term of contract	5 years 6 months
Monthly lease payments	$ 100,000
Annual upward adjustment	3%
Additional monthly lease payments	$ 100,000
Land under lease | ft²	8,097
Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets	$ 1,100,000
Operating lease liability	$ 1,100,000
Lease commencement date	Jul. 01, 2023
Total minimum lease payments					$ 1,300,000
Billerica [Member] | Phase Two [Member]
Land under lease | ft²	4,558

Leases - Summary of Operating L

Leases - Summary of Operating Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	$ 469,369	$ 443,263	$ 869,819	$ 885,720
Short term lease expense	148,523	77,603	228,086	159,240
Variable and other lease expense	135,630	55,525	225,759	114,342
Total	$ 753,522	$ 576,391	$ 1,323,664	$ 1,159,302

Leases - Summary of Future Mini

Leases - Summary of Future Minimum Payments Under Non-cancelable Operating Lease Obligations (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remainder of 2023	$ 633,875
2024	1,468,819
2025	1,493,735
2026	1,351,197
2027	932,629
2028	940,836
Thereafter	3,819,652
Total minimum lease payments	10,640,743
Less: interest	(4,272,515)
Present value of net minimum lease payments	6,368,228
Less: current portion of lease liabilities	(1,059,105)	$ (967,126)
Total long-term lease liabilities	$ 5,309,123	$ 3,375,031

Realignment and Consolidation_2

Realignment and Consolidation Plan - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Provision for severance cost	$ 900,000	$ 900,000
Realignment and consolidation plan, initiation date		Jun. 06, 2023
Estimated realignment and consolidation charges		$ 2,600,000
Employee termination costs and severance benefits		1,500,000
Non-cash goodwill impariment	$ 282,173,053	282,173,053	$ 79,100,000
Cash payments for restructuring		$ 500,000

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details)				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2023 USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2022 ft²	Jul. 25, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / ft² Patent	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Pounds	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Land under lease | ft²		12,655
Annual Lease payments per Square Foot in Lease Year 1 | $ / ft²				18
Annual Lease payments per Square Foot in Lease Year 2 | $ / ft²				18.5
Annual Lease payments per Square Foot in Lease Year 3 | $ / ft²				19
Annual Lease payments per Square Foot in Lease Year 4 | $ / ft²				19.5
Annual Lease payments per Square Foot in Lease Year 5 | $ / ft²				20
Contractual obligation						$ 180,705
Royalties				$ 0	$ 0
Number of patents | Patent				6
Subsequent Event [Member]
Additional monthly rent	$ 7,397
Phase One [Member]
Contractual obligation lease term		5 years 6 months
Land under lease | ft²		8,097
Contractual obligation option to renew lease for additional term		5 years
Phase Two [Member]
Land under lease | ft²		4,558
Contractual obligation option to renew lease for additional term		5 years
Co Operation Agreement [Member]
Contractual obligation				$ 4,000,000
Amended Supply Agreement [Member]
Non-cancelable orders				$ 300,000
Simon Fraser University [Member]
Sales royalty				3%
Royalties				$ 1,979	$ 0
Prepaid royalties				193,462		$ 195,441
American Paint and Coatings Company [Member] | Minimum Purchase Obligation [Member]
Raw materials purchased | Pounds							20,000
Minimum purchase obligation							$ 1,100,000
Non-cancelable orders				1,100,000
Purchase obligation to be paid in year 2023				700,000
Purchase obligation to be paid in year 2024				400,000
RBC [Member] | Satair [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity								$ 500,000
Line of credit facility				$ 0
Debt instrument expiry date				Oct. 05, 2023
Breach of Contract [Member] | WestPark Capital Group, LLC [Member]
Monetary relief, sought value			$ 450,000
Securities Class Action [Member]
Loss contingency, trial				Lead plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on August 29, 2022. We moved to dismiss that complaint on October 13, 2022. The motion was fully briefed on January 12, 2023. The Court held a hearing on the motion to dismiss on February 27, 2023 and took the motion under submission.
Revenue from Specific Customer [Member]
Percentage share of revenue related to patents				10%
Number of years revenue shared				2 years
Other Revenue [Member]
Number of years revenue shared				5 years
Other Revenue [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Percentage share of revenue related to patents				6%
Other Revenue [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Percentage share of revenue related to patents				3%

Commitments and contingencies_2

Commitments and contingencies - Summary of Commitments for Maintenance Contracts and Asset Purchases (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Contractual obligation		$ 180,705
Long-Term Debt [Member]
Remainder of 2023	$ 576,915
2024	629,177
2025	1,087,962
2026	1,324,910
2027	560,126
2028	555,136
Thereafter	661,820
Contractual obligation	5,396,046
Lease Signed But Not Commenced [Member]
Remainder of 2023	117,255
2024	236,534
2025	240,583
2026	244,631
2027	248,680
2028	206,322
Contractual obligation	1,294,005
Commitment in Relation to Realignment and Consolidation Plan [Member]
Remainder of 2023	942,770
Contractual obligation	942,770
Other Contractual Commitment [Member]
Remainder of 2023	1,063,700
2024	382,593
Contractual obligation	1,446,293
Ongoing Commitments for Maintenance Contracts and Asset Purchases [Member]
Remainder of 2023	2,700,640
2024	1,248,305
2025	1,328,544
2026	1,569,541
2027	808,806
2028	761,458
Thereafter	661,820
Contractual obligation	$ 9,079,114

Subsequent Events - Additional

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 07, 2023	Jul. 01, 2023	Aug. 28, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Notes receivable				$ 333,300	$ 333,300	$ 2,211,900
Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Notes receivable				$ 300,000	$ 300,000
Loan Sale Agreement [Member] | Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member] | Gregory McCabe [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase of common stock			$ 6,000,000
Terms of agreement			Immediately after the Closing Date and by no later than August 28, 2023, we will negotiate with Purchaser and execute the SPA, escrow agreement and any other required transaction documents pursuant to which: (A) upon a monthly put by us, Purchaser will agree to purchase an aggregate of $6.0 million of shares of our common stock (beginning on September 1, 2023, or as soon as possible after such date if necessary under applicable law, in monthly amounts of $250,000 for the first six months and then in monthly amounts of $500,000 for the next nine months thereafter), at a per share purchase price equal to 120% of the 5-day VWAP of our common stock on the trading day preceding the date of each such purchase, (B) an escrow agent would hold all of the shares of our common stock that Purchaser has purchased after the Closing Date with any portion of this $6.0 million until the last payment is made, and (C) in the event of a default under such stock purchase agreement, Purchaser will forfeit all of the shares of our common stock described in clause (B) of this paragraph and held by such escrow agent and return such shares to us. In addition, until Purchaser has purchased $6.0 million of shares of our common stock, Purchaser shall have a call option to purchase the then-remaining balance of the $6.0 million of shares of our common stock at a per share purchase price equal to 120% of the 5-day VWAP on the trading day preceding the date of Purchaser’s exercise of such call option (subject to compliance with applicable law and subject to compliance with all Nasdaq rules, including the “20% rule”).
Monthly stock purchase amount for first six months			$ 250,000
Monthly stock purchase amount for next nine months thereafter			$ 500,000
Percentage of 5-day VWAP of common stock on trading day preceding date of each purchase			120%
At The Market Offering Program [Member] | Sales Agreement [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Total shares sold of common stock				4,457,879	22,031,848
Gross proceeds from issuance of stock				$ 800,000	$ 11,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Loan Sale Agreement [Member] | Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. [Member] | Gregory McCabe [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash consideration on sale of notes receivable	$ 6,000,000
Aggregate purchase of common stock	6,000,000
Notes receivable	$ 24,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | At The Market Offering Program [Member] | Sales Agreement [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Total shares sold of common stock		3,756,991
Weighted average share price per share		$ 0.19
Gross proceeds from issuance of stock		$ 700,000