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Hibot Selected as One of the World's Top 30 Startups in 'Free Electrons' Program

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Published May 28, 2026 12:32 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:51 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Hibot has been selected as one of the top 30 startups in the global energy accelerator program 'Free Electrons,' the only Japanese company to achieve this.

Hibot has been selected as one of the top 30 startups in the global energy accelerator program 'Free Electrons,' the only Japanese company to achieve this.

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Published: May 28, 2026

Hibot Corp. has been selected as one of the top 30 startups in the 10th edition of 'Free Electrons,' the world's largest open innovation accelerator program specializing in the energy sector. As the only Japanese company selected, Hibot will now advance to the program's bootcamp phase. Through dialogue with major utility partners, the company plans to explore specific collaboration possibilities. Free Electrons is a program that connects early-to-growth stage startups with world-leading energy companies to support the joint development of innovative solutions.

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Hibot has been selected as one of the top 30 startups in the global energy accelerator program 'Free Electrons,' the only Japanese company to achieve this.

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