In 2026,AI Agent(intelligent agents) are moving from question-answer assistants and point-based automation tools to task execution systems aimed at real business objectives. Their core value lies not just in conversation tasks, but in their ability to understand tasks, break down processes, call upon tools, and deliver results. Currently, AI Agents have been implemented in general scenarios such as office collaboration, code development, and customer service operations, and are rapidly penetrating vertical industries like e-commerce, finance, and education.
Driven by the continuous advancement of “AI +”, improved model capabilities, and a solid digital foundation for enterprises, China’s AI Agent industry entered a stage of deepening applications in H1 2026. The focus of the industry has shifted from concept validation to actual outcomes, and enterprises are more concerned about key metrics such as task completion rate, business ROI, system stability, data security, and permission boundaries.
Given these circumstances, Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan (hereinafter referred to as “Frost & Sullivan”) andLeadLeo Research Institutewill launch a vendor solicitation for the “2026 China AI Agent Best Practices Application List,” with a research period covering H1 2026. The list will systematically select innovative, leading, and replicable application cases within the industry, summarize common patterns, evaluation criteria, and success paths of AI Agent implementation, establish industry benchmarks, enhance market confidence, and guide resources toward high-value, reliable applications.
Source: Frost & Sullivan Analysis
Purpose of Solicitation
To accelerate the promotion and demonstration of AI Agent innovation, drive technological breakthroughs, industrial upgrading, market maturity, and ecosystem building, the “2026 China AI Agent Best Practices Application List” will comprehensively review and authoritative present the most leading application practices, cutting-edge technology progress, and industry development trends in the AI Agent field, fully showcasing China’s AI Agent innovation capabilities and implementation effectiveness. By selecting best practice applications, the list aims to establish application models, encourage technological innovation, promote collaborative creation among upstream and downstream industries, help expand the global influence of China’s AI Agent technology, and further accelerate the healthy development and ecosystem construction of the AI Agent industry.
Frost & Sullivan and LeadLeo Research Institute have officially launched the vendor solicitation activity. We sincerely invite manufacturers to participate in this report, working together to enhance the competitiveness and influence of China’s AI Agent technology worldwide.
Key Research Points
1. In-depth Interpretation of the List
1. How is the AI Agent evaluation model constructed? What are the core indicator systems and dimensions?
2. What are the characteristics of the most popular Agent in the year? What trends are observed in user preferences?
3. What key capabilities does a Chinese Agent with global development potential possess? In what aspects does its competitiveness in the international market manifest?
4. Which scenarios do the most practical Agents primarily serve? What implementation capabilities do they demonstrate?
5. What technologies or business models do the most innovative Agents exhibit? How do they lead industry trends?
6. How do the most commercially valuable Agents convert technical value into business value? What market opportunities do they face?
2. Scouting of High-Quality Entities
We will conduct a comprehensive scouting of high-quality AI Agent entities, aiming to ensure that the list includes enterprises with the most innovative technology, market potential, and application value through multi-dimensional and comprehensive evaluations, including:
1. General-type Agents
2. Industry-specific Agents
3. Business-oriented Agents
3. Edge-side Agents
Value of Participation
Manufacturers and enterprises participating in this report solicitation will have the opportunity to:
1. Gain trust from markets and users through the list, enhancing brand industry influence;
2. By participating and being selected into the list, enterprises can strengthen their competitiveness in similar products and attract potential customers;
3. The exposure of the list helps investors understand the enterprise’s potential and market prospects, attracting investors and partners;
4. Using the list platform, establish connections with leading enterprises in other industries and explore cross-industry cooperation opportunities;
5. Have the opportunity to be invited to attend online/offline industry report insights meetings organized by LeadLeo, engage in in-depth discussions with industry experts and investment institutions.
Participation Process
The selection of this list will be carried out in four steps. First, enterprises submit AI Agent application cases and related materials. Next, the research team will conduct preliminary screening, review, and research on the submitted materials. Then, an expert review panel will evaluate based on application value, innovation capability, implementation effectiveness, and replication potential. Finally, the organizers will announce the selected list and showcase excellent cases through a list release event.
Source: Frost & Sullivan Analysis
List Structure
This list system includes five major evaluation directions, covering core dimensions such as market attention, international potential, application effectiveness, technological innovation, and commercial value, specifically including: the most popular Agent in 2026, the Chinese Agent with the greatest global development potential in 2026, the most practical Agent in 2026, the most innovative Agent in 2026, and the Agent with the greatest commercial value potential in 2026.
Source: Frost & Sullivan Analysis
Evaluation Rules
This list will establish a panel of nearly 100 expert judges composed of Frost & Sullivan, LeadLeo Research Institute, professional investment institutions, university experts, professors, and top research institutions, all at or above industry level. The judges will conduct group evaluations based on the fields each expert specializes in.
1. Adopt a combination of active screening by the organizer and voluntary submission of materials by enterprises, aiming to expand the coverage of the evaluation and improve the participation rate and rationality of the final evaluation results.
2. After enterprise materials are entered into the evaluation system, the corresponding expert team of the list will evaluate various indicators of the AI Agents participating in the evaluation according to the list settings, and select the top 10 enterprises in each listed category.
Research and Release Plan
Report release channels: LeadLeo Research Institute, Wind, Choice, and 14 other mainstream report release platforms, supplemented by LeadLeo’s media matrix (LeadLeo Research Institute, WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao, Xueqiu, Futu, SHCN, etc.) for promotion. It will reach over 5,000 high-quality media and investment institutions, effectively and quickly spreading value and attracting market attention.
Project launch: May 2026
First round deadline for enterprise list submissions: June 22, 2026
Second round deadline for enterprise list submissions: July 3, 2026
Report release (estimated): August 2025
This solicitation starts now and ends on June 22. We cordially invite relevant industry enterprises to participate.
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