Vision Marine Technologies (VMAR) shares were up nearly 74% pre-bell Friday after the company said overnight it is collaborating with Calip Group to set up a production line for custom cooling plates supporting high-voltage marine battery packs.
Bridger Aerospace (BAER) stock was 48% higher, extending Thursday's rally.
Akoya Biosciences (AKYA) shares were up 42% after the company said it agreed to be acquired by Quanterix (QTRX) in an all-stock deal.
Microvast (MVST) stock was 33% higher after the company said Thursday it achieved a "significant milestone" in the development of its true all-solid-state battery technology.
Precision BioSciences (DTIL) shares were up 26%, rebounding from Thursday's losses.