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A plug-and-play AI agent team that automates end-to-end business operations and enables small and medium-sized businesses of all sizes to achieve enterprise-level execution.
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“CoCreate Pitch 2026”, a startup competition using AI, announced Total prize money in Malaysia is RM500,000
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alibaba.com, the world’s leading B2B commerce platform, today announced the official launch of “Accio Work”, an agent AI business team designed for small and medium-sized enterprises in Malaysia. Alongside the product launch, Alibaba.com also announced CoCreate Pitch 2026. This is an AI-powered startup competition powered by Accio Work with a total prize pool of 500,000 ringgit.
Accio Work is purpose-built to empower AI agents to directly perform any task needed across business operations, from market research, product planning, and sourcing to product listings, global marketing, and store management. At the heart of Accio Work is going beyond traditional question-and-answer AI to convert user instructions into real actions that are executed autonomously.
“Across the global trade landscape, AI is no longer a technology of the future; it has become the core infrastructure that fundamentally reshapes the way businesses operate,” he said. Shawn Yang, Alibaba.com’s general manager for APAC, said: “Accio Work was designed to help small businesses and sole traders access global markets and expand their business with enterprise-level execution.”
From assistant to agent: A new era of business operations
Small and medium-sized businesses operating in global markets typically face three barriers: steep learning curves, lack of specialized talent, and heavy operational loads. The complexities of global trade, including diverse language requirements, regulatory frameworks, and tax systems, create significant friction for buyers and sellers alike. Additionally, the lack of experienced B2B trade professionals, coupled with the huge amount of manual labor throughout the supply chain, leaves many small and medium-sized businesses short on resources.
Accio Work tackles these challenges head-on. Acting as a strategic advisor, we demystify complex trade requirements and provide expert-level guidance on market entry and category planning. A 24/7 AI agent workforce effectively fills the talent gap and provides scalable support without increasing headcount. By automating processes, Accio Work enables teams to shift their focus from day-to-day management to high-value strategic decisions, such as supplier negotiations and real-time risk management.
