In 2026, artificial intelligence has reached a watershed between technology validation and scaled deployment: technology is no longer measured by parameters alone, but by whether it can deliver results in real-world scenarios. As the industry moves from "being able to think" to "being able to do," who is using technology to solve real problems? Who is setting new standards for the industry? Who is making AI truly create value?
The call for entries for QbitAI's AI Annual Rankings has entered its final week.Enterprises, products, and individuals — we are still searching for these meaningful answers.
We believe this is both an annual observation notebook and a coordinate guiding the course of AI: it maps out this year's technological evolution and industrial practice, providing reference samples for the industry and a basis for judgment for decision-makers, so that every innovation becomes a force driving the industry forward.
It is also a record of the AI industry in 2026, and a tribute to those pioneering trailblazers: letting their ideas be seen by more people, and letting their judgment inspire more fellow travelers.
On November 16, the submission channel will officially close!
But you shouldn't be absent from this year's answers — you are welcome to sign up.
Enterprise Rankings
2026 AI AnnualLeading Enterprises
2026 AI AnnualPromising Startups
Product Rankings
2026 AI AnnualOutstanding Products
2026 AI AnnualOutstanding Solutions
People Rankings
2026 AI AnnualRising Startup Talents
The detailed selection criteria and registration method are as follows:
2026 AI Annual Leading Enterprises
will select the enterprises with the greatest overall strength in China's artificial intelligence field.Eligibility Requirements：
1. Registered in China, or with its main business primarily targeting the Chinese market;
2. Its main business belongs to artificial intelligence and related industries, or it has widely applied AI in its main business and holds a leading industry position in a market segment;
3. It has mature products or services that have gained real customer adoption and market recognition;
4. It has made significant breakthroughs in technological innovation, product deployment, market expansion, or business models over the past year.
Selection Criteria:
1、Business capability| Market share and revenue scale, business model and profitability, customer numbers and industry coverage, growth potential and sustainability, etc.;
2、Technical capability| Research strength and technical achievements, R&D investment ratio, core technological competitiveness, innovation cases and technology implementation, etc.;
3、Capital capability| Financing status, financial condition, market capitalization/valuation level, etc.;
4、Other comprehensive capabilities| Overall corporate situation, brand influence and industry reputation, etc.
2026 AI Annual Potential Startups
will target innovation and entrepreneurship forces in China's AI field, selecting the AI startups with the greatest investment value and development potential,Eligibility criteria：
1. Registered in China, or with main business primarily oriented toward the Chinese market;
2. Possess implemented AI-related products or services with a viable business model and preliminary market recognition;
3. The company is not publicly listed;
4. Have achieved significant results in technology R&D, product innovation, or industry applications in the past year.
Evaluation Criteria：
1、Business Potential| Business model, target market size, revenue growth, customer acquisition capability, etc.;
2、Technological Innovation| Research strength, technological achievements, differentiation advantages, implementation cases, etc.;
3、Capital Capability| Financing status, financial condition, valuation level, etc.;
4、Other Comprehensive Capabilities| Overall corporate condition, core team composition, brand influence and industry reputation, etc.
2026 AI Outstanding Product of the Year
will target the most representative and influential products in the AI field, selecting AI products that have achieved outstanding results in technological innovation, market implementation, and industry leadership,Entry Requirements：
1. The product takes artificial intelligence technology as its core or hallmark and has clear application value;
2. The product has been launched on the market, has gained actual users or customer applications, and has received market feedback;
3. In the past year, it has completed important technological innovation or iterative upgrades, significantly advanced the large-scale implementation and commercialization of artificial intelligence, and plays a leading role in industry development.
Evaluation Criteria：
1、Product Strength and Technical Strength| Functional completeness, performance, technological advancement, differentiation advantages, etc.;
2、Implementation Status| Market share, user scale, revenue situation, industry application value, etc.;
3、Other Comprehensive Capabilities| Brand influence, user reputation, product ecosystem, etc.
2026 AI Outstanding Solution of the Year
will target typical applications of artificial intelligence across different industries and scenarios, selecting AI solutions that stand out in innovation, implementation, and industry-driving force,Entry Requirements：
1. The solution takes independently developed artificial intelligence technology as its core or hallmark and has clear application scenarios and value;
2. The solution has been implemented in real business or industry scenarios, with customer validation and market feedback;
3. In the past year, it has made significant breakthroughs in technology integration, application innovation, or business models, playing a positive role in promoting the intelligent transformation and development of the industry.
Evaluation Criteria：
1、Innovativeness| Technology integration capability, innovation in application models, differentiation advantages, etc.;
2、Implementation status| Market share, customer situation, revenue situation, potential market size, etc.;
3、Other comprehensive capabilities| Sales and service capability, brand influence, customer reputation, industry ecosystem, etc.
2026 AI Annual Rising Startup Stars
will target innovative forces that have emerged in China's AI field over the past two years, selecting entrepreneurs with notable achievements in technology, products, or commercialization,Eligibility Criteria：
1. The nationality is Chinese, or the company's corporate entity is in China, and the candidate is the founder, co-founder, or a core founding team member of the company;
2. In principle, candidates should be no older than 40 years old, and their company should have been established for no more than two years;
3. The company's main business belongs to artificial intelligence and related industries, with AI-related technology, products, or services;
4. In the past year, the candidate has led the team to achieve milestone results in technology R&D, product innovation, market expansion, or commercialization, gaining a certain degree of market recognition and industry attention.
Selection Criteria：
1、Company Profile｜Business model, products and business progress, customer situation, revenue growth, financing status and development potential, etc.;
2、Individual Capabilities｜Technical ability, business ability, innovation capability, team leadership and actual contributions to the company's development, etc.;
3、Other Comprehensive Capabilities｜Personal professional background, industry influence, brand attention and industry reputation, etc.
How to Register
The deadline for submissions to this selection isNovember 16, 2026. The selection results will be officially announced at the #MEET2027Intelligent Future Conference hosted by QbitAI.
Web link: https://wj.qq.com/s2/27813867/cbwi/
If you have any other questions about this selection, please contact QbitAI staff. You can add WeChat 13681181332, or send an email to liutianyu@qbitai.com, noting "Selection-Company-Name".
MEET2027 Intelligent Future Conference｜Registration Open
Registration for the MEET2027 Intelligent Future Conference is now open. This year's conference, under the theme "Uniting Intelligence and Action · Steering Toward the Future", will discuss: how AI moves from demos to delivery, from tools to organizations, and from single-point capabilities to systemic effectiveness.
December 9, at the JW Marriott Hotel Beijing. Come and join us to discuss the path to breaking through in AI implementation.