** Shares of Sparc Technologies SPN.AX rise 3% to A$0.170
** Stock set for its strongest session since February 18, if current gains hold
** The graphene tech co says that in partnership with Flinders University, it has been awarded funding under Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grant programme
** Grant funds of A$353,098 ($220,686.25) will accelerate the development of graphene-enhanced nets to reduce buildup of unwanted organisms in fish farming
** This technology has the potential to result in a significant reduction in fish farm operational costs, others - co
** About 99,628 shares change hands, 1.4 times the 30-day average of 72,863
** Stock up 6.3% YTD, including current session's moves
($1 = 1.6000 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Manasi Dasa in Bengaluru)
((Manasi.DasaSundeep@thomsonreuters.com;))
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