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January 5, 2022 5 January, 2022

Sernova to Announce New Interim Results of its Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trial During the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

LONDON, ONTARIO – January 5, 2022 – Sernova Corp. (TSX-V:SVA) (OTCQB:SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA:PSH), a clinical-stage regenerative medicine and cell therapy therapeutics company focused on developing a potential ‘functional cure’ for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and other chronic diseases, is pleased to announce that new interim results from the ongoing safety, tolerability and efficacy Phase I/II clinical trial of Sernova’s Cell Pouch™ will be released on January 10, 2022.

Originally, it was planned that Dr. Piotr Witkowski, principal investigator of Sernova’s Phase I/II clinical trial would present an update in a poster session at the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) 22nd Annual “State of the Art” Winter Symposium on January 13, 2022, but the conference was postponed yesterday until the end of July 2022 because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are pleased to be announcing these new interim data earlier than anticipated in conjunction with the J.P. Morgan conference which is one of the premier international healthcare conferences,” said Dr. Philip Toleikis, President & CEO of Sernova.

ABOUT THE J.P. MORGAN HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE

The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium in the industry which connects global industry leaders, emerging fast growth companies, innovative technology creators and members of the investment community. The J.P. Morgan 40th Annual Healthcare Conference (JPM 2022) will take place virtually, January 10-13, 2022.

ABOUT SERNOVA Sernova is developing regenerative medicine therapeutic solutions using a medical device (Cell Pouch) and immune protected therapeutic cells / tissues (i.e. human donor cells, corrected human cells and stem cell- derived cells) to improve the treatment and quality of life of people with chronic metabolic diseases such as insulin-dependent diabetes, blood disorders including hemophilia, and other diseases treated through cellular production of proteins or hormones missing or in short supply within the body. For more information, please visit www.sernova.com.

ABOUT SERNOVA’S CELL POUCH SYSTEM

The Cell Pouch, as part of the Cell Pouch System, is a novel, proprietary, scalable, implantable macro- encapsulation device solution designed for the long-term survival and function of therapeutic cells. The device upon implantation is designed to incorporate with tissue, forming highly vascularized tissue chambers for the transplantation and function of therapeutic cells, which then release proteins and hormones as required to treat disease.

The Cell Pouch, along with therapeutic cells, has been shown to provide long-term safety and efficacy in small and large animal models of diabetes and has been proven to provide a biologically compatible environment for insulin-producing cells in humans in a Canadian first-in-human study. Sernova is currently conducting a Phase I/II study at the University of Chicago. Positive initial results have been presented at several international scientific conferences.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Christopher Barnes VP, Investor Relations Sernova Corp. christopher.barnes@sernova.com Tel: 519-902-7923 www.sernova.com

Corey Davis, Ph.D. LifeScience Advisors, LLC cdavis@lifesciadvisors.com Tel: 212-915-2577

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company. Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results, performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to secure additional financing and licensing arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; ability to conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies for the company’s Cell Pouch System and/or related technologies, including the timing and results of those trials; ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; ability to in-license additional complementary technologies; ability to execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings available on www.sedar.com for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.