SmartKem, Inc. focuses on developing innovative materials and processes essential for organic thin-film transistor (OTFT) backplanes, which are crucial components in the production of flexible electronic devices. Their advanced transistor technology finds application in a diverse range of products. This includes bendable smartphone screens, curved displays for vehicles, e-paper, wearable gadgets, and specialized sensors like fingerprint and printed biosensors. The company was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.