The 3rd "Smart Future · 2026 AI Application Benchmark" has officially launched.
We are standing at a historic turning point.
By 2026, AI will have evolved from a cutting-edge concept into a core engine driving global industrial transformation and capital flows.
This year, the boundaries of global AI technology have been expanded once again, and models and applications have maintained rapid iteration. This year, global AI commercialization has entered the stage of large-scale realization, and a brand-new business ecosystem is emerging. This year, AI is extending from the virtual world to the physical world, and an era of physical intelligence driven by AI has begun to dawn.
What is even more remarkable is the leap forward in China's AI capabilities. In 2026, China will not only make significant progress in the performance of core models, but also demonstrate its leading role in reshaping the global landscape in open-source ecosystems and industry applications.
In this era of burgeoning innovation and dazzling achievements, Wall Street Insights is once again launching its annual AI rankings. We are seeking not only technology leaders, but also pioneers who possess profound insights into industry needs and are using AI to genuinely drive business evolution and social well-being.
We will continue to uphold an objective and impartial attitude, inviting numerous leaders in the technology field and expert review panels to evaluate and award outstanding companies and products in the AI field for 2026 through fair and impartial selection criteria.
Category 1: Outstanding Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Award
Eligibility criteria:
(1) The company's main body is in China or its main business is in China.
(2) The company’s business includes AI and related technologies, or has widely applied AI technology to its business.
(3) It has representative products or services and a groundbreaking or distinctive business model.
(4) Significant technological innovations or R&D achievements in the past year
(5) The applicant has not had a large number of negative news stories in the past three years.
Evaluation criteria: Revenue size, business potential, growth rate
Scope of submissions: Large-scale AI models, AI infrastructure
Category Two: Award for Outstanding Artificial Intelligence Products
Eligibility criteria:
(1) The product provider is located in China or its main business is located in China. Both listed and unlisted companies are acceptable.
(2) AI-related products or solutions, including but not limited to hardware and software.
(3) The AI product has been made available to users.
(4) Significant technological innovations or updates have been made in the past year, greatly promoting the implementation and commercialization of AI technology and playing a positive role in the development of the industry.
Evaluation criteria: technological advantages, product effectiveness, and commercial progress.
Scope of submissions: AI products (software, hardware), embodied intelligence
Selection process
List registration: October
Review: November
Interviews + Case Studies: December
List Released: January
Quick registration link: https://forms.wallstreetcn.com/f/Y6eBys
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