Unique Research · Insight / Call for entries · August 23, 2024
Witness AI’s leading benchmarks. Unique Research H1 2024 stats: global AIGC fundraising ¥138.4B across 363 deals — amount +23.3% vs H1 2023 (¥112.3B), deal count +307.9% (from 89). Global AI web product visits rose from 5.972B in January to 8.786B in June (+47.1%). H1 2024 global AI app monthly downloads ~400M; average monthly time-on-app ~1.8B hours.
Foundation models and generative AI are pushing tech into enterprises and daily work. China’s AI industry plays a growing global role; many AI-native and AI-first companies are opening scenes in healthcare, finance, education, entertainment, and more.
From 2023 CHINA AIGC 100 to 2024
As a chronicler of domestic generative AI, Unique Research launched the first 2023 CHINA AIGC 100 and saw strong industry response. In 2024 we continue professional, fair, comprehensive criteria — spotting and recognizing innovative Chinese AI leaders and offering resource matching and support.
In May 2024 Unique Research released China AIGC Industry Map V4.1 — foundation, middle, application (enterprise / consumer / productivity tools), and embodied intelligence — a clearer view of “new quality” AI development.
Welcome to AIGC 100
“Leading AI companies, leading AIGC 100.” We invite AI innovators to join 2024 CHINA AIGC 100 — whether pushing model frontiers or injecting AI into traditional sectors. The list selects 100 companies deep in AI innovation; shortlisted firms receive financing acceleration, brand amplification, and industry resources.
Who can apply
- AI Native: foundation / vertical models, AI Infra, Agents, enterprise & consumer apps, productivity tools, embodied intelligence.
- AI First: TMT, smart hardware, enterprise services, biotech, fintech and other new-economy firms with AI as a core growth driver.
Timeline
- Now–end September: free registration & materials
- Late September–mid October: review
- Late October: list release & on-site awards
CN contact / signup channel preserved on ingest; not expanded here.
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