HIS Americas receives Plug and Play 'Corporate Innovation Award 2026'
HIS Americas has received the 'Corporate Innovation Award 2026' from Plug and Play. The award recognizes their collaboration with startups in areas such as XR-based bus tours, next-generation mobility, and AI, marking their third time receiving this honor.
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- 📰 Published: May 27, 2026 at 10:00
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H.I.S. Americas Inc., the US subsidiary of H.I.S. Co., Ltd., received the 'Corporate Innovation Award 2026' at the 'Silicon Valley May Summit 2026' hosted by Plug and Play, one of the world's largest innovation platforms. This is the third time HIS Americas has received this award, tying the record for most wins, following 2022 and 2023. The award recognizes their strategic collaboration with startups, including the 'XploreRide' immersive bus tour in Hawaii using XR technology, commitment to next-generation mobility, and PoC implementation in the AI field. Tomohisa Kumamoto, President/CEO of HIS Americas, stated that they will continue to work on creating new value through open innovation.
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What is XploreRide?
It is an immersive bus tour experience utilizing XR technology.