Hyundai Motor Group's open innovation platform ZERO1NE said on the 7th that it took part in CES 2026, the world's largest consumer electronics and IT show, which opened on the 6th (local time) at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). Comprising startups from various fields, ZERO1NE showcased technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), Robotics, and energy.
At this CES 2026, ZERO1NE consisted of 10 startups: one in-house startup fostered through the ZERO1NE Company Builder; four external startups invested in and nurtured through the ZERO1NE Accelerator (a program that discovers and supports startups based on ideas from the field); and five global startups collaborating with Hyundai CRADLE (a hub for sourcing promising startups worldwide).
Solarstic, which won a CES 2026 Innovation Award, is a startup developing solar module packaging technology and will exhibit lightweight solar modules for vehicle integration. QUNOVA will present quantum chemistry software; GenGenAI will present a synthetic data solution; Electric Fish will present an AI-based fast-charging solution; CaPow will present a wireless charging solution for robots; and DataKrew will present an electric-vehicle battery solution.
At this CES 2026, ZERO1NE plans to introduce its open innovation activities and support efforts to secure a network of collaborating startups, expand the collaboration base, and create opportunities to discover new businesses. A ZERO1NE official said, "We will support the startups participating in this exhibition to help accelerate growth of the startup ecosystem."
Meanwhile, ZERO1NE has been investing in employees with creative ideas through a startup incubation program within Hyundai Motor Group. To date, a total of 40 in-house startups have been spun off as independent corporations.