Management Change/Compensation (Form 8-K)

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 10, 2026, The Coretec Group, Inc. (the "Company") received the resignation of Birge Watkins from his positions as Vice Chairman and Director of the Company, effective as of April 10, 2026. The Company subsequently received the resignations of (i) Elbert Michael Ussery from his positions as Chairman and Director, and (ii) Robert McCollar from his position as Director of the Company, each effective as of April 13, 2026.

Each of Mr. Watkins, Mr. Ussery, and Mr. McCollar indicated that his resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.

Copies of the resignation letters of Mr. Watkins, Mr. Ussery, and Mr. McCollar are filed as Exhibit 17.1, Exhibit 17.2, and Exhibit 17.3, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.