Mr. Don Currie reports

HILLCREST ENGAGES EMPIRE MARKET VENTURES AND ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN CLEAN ENERGY & RENEWABLES VIRTUAL INVESTOR CONFERENC

Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd. has engaged Empire Market Ventures LLC as an investor relations consultant, and chief executive officer Don Currie will present live at the Clean Energy & Renewables Virtual Investor Conference on March 5, 2026.

Hillcrest has entered into an investor relations agreement with Empire Market Ventures dated March 2, 2026, pursuant to which the consultant and its affiliates will provide the company with investor relations services including market awareness campaigns, investor outreach and promotional services.

The services will be provided through platforms and channels managed by the consultant and its affiliates, targeting retail and institutional investor audiences. The services will include digital marketing and investor awareness campaigns conducted through social media platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, X, Reddit, Telegram and StockTwits), SMS and e-mail marketing to opt in investor databases, iOS app push notifications, interviews and podcast features, video production and branded content creation, custom landing pages, pay-per-click advertising campaigns, and news article distribution across financial media domains.

The company's engagement of the consultant is for investor relations services commencing on March 2, 2026. The engagement of the services is expected to end on June 2, 2026.

The services will be performed by Austin Daniels, on behalf of the consultant. Empire Market Ventures, 40 Wall St., New York, N.Y., 10005, telephone: 929-251-5090. Each of Austin Daniels and the consultant is at arm's length from the company.

In consideration of the services, the company has agreed to pay $100,000 (U.S.) to the consultant. The services will be conducted at the direction of the company.

Clean Energy & Renewables Virtual Investor Conference, March 5, 2026

Hillcrest CEO Mr. Currie will present live at the Clean Energy & Renewables Virtual Investor Conference on March 5, 2026.

Date:  March 5, 2026

Time:  11 to 11:30 a.m. ET

This will be a live, interactive on-line event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

Other updates

Hillcrest also announces the grant of 790,000 restricted share units of the company to consultants of the company. The RSUs are being granted in relation to performance in 2026 and will vest as performance criteria are completed. The RSUs and any underlying shares in the capital of the company are subject to a four-month hold pursuant to the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd.

Hillcrest Energy Technologies is a Canadian clean technology company focused on providing advanced power conversion technologies and digital control systems for next-generation powertrains and grid-connected renewable energy systems. From concept to commercialization, Hillcrest is investing in the development of energy solutions that will power a more sustainable and electrified future.

Hillcrest is publicly traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol HEAT, on the OTCQB Venture Market as HLRTF and on the Frankfurt exchange as 7HI.

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