AI Agent Development is the core service at Dignep. We design, build, and deploy custom AI agents for enterprises worldwide.
AI agent development is the process of designing, building, and deploying autonomous AI systems that can perceive their environment, make decisions, and execute multi-step tasks without constant human input. Dignep builds custom AI agents for enterprises — from workflow automation to multi-agent orchestration — integrated with your existing tools and data.
Table of Contents
- What Is AI Agent Development?
- Types of AI Agents We Build
- AI Agent Development Process: How We Build Your Agent
- Industries & Use Cases
- Our AI Agent Technology Stack
- Why Choose Dignep for AI Agent Development
- AI Agent Development Pricing & Engagement Models
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is AI Agent Development?
AI agent development is the discipline of creating software systems powered by large language models (LLMs) and decision-making frameworks that can autonomously plan, reason, and act to complete complex tasks. Unlike traditional chatbots that respond to single prompts, AI agents operate across multiple steps — reading data, calling APIs, making decisions, and executing actions in sequence.
The global AI agents market was valued at $7.84 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $52.62 billion by 2030, growing at a 46.3% CAGR. This growth is driven by enterprises seeking to automate knowledge work, reduce operational costs, and scale without proportional headcount increases.
How AI Agents Differ From Chatbots and Copilots
| Feature | Chatbot | AI Copilot | AI Agent |
|---|
| Interaction | Responds to single queries | Assists human in real-time | Operates autonomously |
| Memory | Session-based | Context-aware | Persistent memory across tasks |
| Tool Use | None or basic | Suggests actions | Executes actions via APIs, tools |
| Decision Making | Rule-based | Recommends options | Plans and decides independently |
| Best For | FAQ, simple support | Code assistance, writing | End-to-end workflow automation |
An AI agent can, for example, receive a sales lead via email, research the company using web tools, enrich the CRM record, draft a personalized outreach email, schedule a follow-up, and notify your sales team — all without human intervention.
Types of AI Agents We Build
Task Automation Agents
Single-purpose agents that automate repetitive business processes: invoice processing, data entry, report generation, email triage, appointment scheduling. These agents integrate with tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, and your internal systems via APIs.
Conversational AI Agents
Advanced customer-facing agents that go beyond FAQ chatbots. They understand context, access your knowledge base in real time (via RAG pipelines), handle multi-turn conversations, escalate to humans when needed, and can complete transactions — such as processing refunds, updating accounts, or booking services.
Multi-Agent Orchestration Systems
Complex systems where multiple specialized agents collaborate. For example: one agent collects data, another analyzes it, a third generates reports, and a fourth distributes them to stakeholders. A central orchestrator manages task delegation, error handling, and sequencing. Ideal for enterprises with cross-departmental workflows.
Research & Analysis Agents
Agents that autonomously gather information from multiple sources (web, databases, documents, APIs), synthesize findings, and produce structured outputs — market research reports, competitive analysis, regulatory monitoring, or academic literature reviews.
Internal Tool & Knowledge Base Agents
Agents deployed within your organization that employees interact with to query internal documentation, company policies, SOPs, and databases using natural language. Built on RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture to ensure answers are grounded in your actual company data, not hallucinated.
AI Agent Development Process: How We Build Your Agent
Our ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certified process ensures every AI agent is built with enterprise-grade reliability, security, and maintainability.
Phase 1 — Discovery & Workflow Audit (Week 1)
We map your existing workflows, identify automation opportunities, and define agent scope. Deliverables: workflow diagrams, automation feasibility report, and a prioritized roadmap of agent use cases ranked by ROI impact.
Phase 2 — Architecture & Design (Week 2)
We design the agent’s architecture: which LLM(s) to use, tool integrations required, memory strategy, guardrails, error handling, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints. Deliverables: technical architecture document, data flow diagrams, and API integration plan.
Phase 3 — Development & Integration (Weeks 3–6)
Agile 2-week sprints with daily standups. We build the agent’s core logic, connect it to your systems (CRM, ERP, databases, SaaS tools), implement RAG pipelines if needed, and set up monitoring/logging. You get demo access at the end of each sprint.
Phase 4 — Testing, Red-Teaming & Safety (Week 7)
Comprehensive testing including: functional testing, edge-case handling, prompt injection defense, hallucination detection, load testing, and adversarial red-teaming. We implement guardrails to prevent unauthorized actions and ensure the agent operates within defined boundaries.
Phase 5 — Deployment & Monitoring (Week 8)
Production deployment with full observability: logging of every agent action, approval workflows for high-risk actions, performance dashboards, and alert systems. We provide complete documentation and training for your team.
Phase 6 — Ongoing Optimization (Post-Launch)
AI agents improve over time. We offer retainer packages for continuous monitoring, performance tuning, expanding agent capabilities, and adapting to changes in your workflows or underlying AI models.
Industries and Use Cases for AI Agents
Healthcare & Public Health Research
- Automated patient intake and triage routing
- Clinical data extraction from unstructured medical records
- Research data collection and analysis agents for longitudinal studies
- Compliance monitoring for healthcare regulations
Financial Services & Fintech
- KYC/AML verification agents that pull and cross-reference data from multiple sources
- Automated invoice processing and reconciliation
- Fraud detection agents that monitor transactions in real time
- Financial report generation from raw accounting data
E-Commerce & Retail
- Intelligent customer service agents with order tracking, returns, and recommendations
- Inventory monitoring and reorder agents
- Dynamic pricing agents based on demand and competitor analysis
- Product catalog enrichment from supplier data
NGOs & Development Organizations
- Grant reporting automation — agents that compile field data into donor-ready reports
- Beneficiary data management and analysis
- Multi-language communication agents for community outreach
- M&E (monitoring and evaluation) data processing
SaaS & Technology Companies
- Internal DevOps agents for deployment, monitoring, and incident response
- Customer onboarding agents that guide users through product setup
- Support ticket classification, routing, and auto-resolution
- Automated QA and code review agents
Our AI Agent Technology Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|
| LLM Providers | OpenAI (GPT-4o, o3), Anthropic (Claude 3.5/4), Google Gemini, open-source (Llama, Mistral) |
| Agent Frameworks | LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, custom orchestration |
| Vector Databases | Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, ChromaDB |
| Data Pipelines | Apache Kafka, Airflow, custom ETL |
| Integration | REST APIs, GraphQL, Webhooks, Zapier, Make |
| Cloud Infrastructure | AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, on-premise options |
| Monitoring & Observability | LangSmith, Langfuse, custom dashboards |
| Security | SOC 2 practices, encryption at rest/transit, RBAC, audit trails |
We are model-agnostic — we select the best LLM for your specific use case based on cost, latency, accuracy, and data privacy requirements. If regulations require on-premise deployment, we support fully self-hosted agent infrastructure using open-source models.
Why Choose Dignep for AI Agent Development
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Certified
One of Nepal’s few ISO-certified software companies. Our IT service management follows international standards for quality, security, and business continuity — critical when AI agents access your sensitive business data and systems.
100+ Projects Delivered
Proven track record across government, NGOs, healthcare research institutions, and private enterprises. We understand both the technology and the domain context needed to build agents that actually work in production.
40–50% Cost Advantage Without Quality Compromise
Nepal-based engineering talent at significantly lower rates than US/EU teams. Senior AI engineers, not juniors. You get enterprise-grade AI agent development at a fraction of the cost.
AI Research Unit (DAIR)
Dignep AI Research (DAIR) is our dedicated research unit focused on applied AI — ensuring your agents are built using the latest architectures, safety practices, and model capabilities, not outdated approaches.
End-to-End Ownership
We don’t just build and hand off. We handle architecture, development, integration, testing, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimization. One team, full accountability.
AI Agent Development Pricing and Engagement Models
| Model | Description | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|
| PoC / Pilot Agent | Single-purpose agent to validate feasibility | $5,000–$15,000 | Testing a use case before scaling |
| Full Agent Development | End-to-end custom agent with integrations | $15,000–$60,000+ | Production-grade enterprise agents |
| Dedicated AI Team | 3–8 engineers working exclusively on your AI projects | $8,000–$25,000/mo | Ongoing, multi-agent development |
| Agent Maintenance Retainer | Monitoring, optimization, and expansion | $2,000–$8,000/mo | Post-launch continuous improvement |
All projects start with a free 30-minute discovery call to understand your requirements, assess feasibility, and provide a detailed proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AI agent and how does it work?
An AI agent is an autonomous software system that uses large language models (LLMs) to understand instructions, plan a sequence of actions, use external tools (APIs, databases, web browsers), and execute tasks with minimal human oversight. It works by combining an LLM’s reasoning ability with tool-use capabilities — the LLM decides what to do, and integrated tools execute the actions.
How long does it take to develop a custom AI agent?
A proof-of-concept agent typically takes 2–4 weeks. A production-ready agent with full integrations, testing, and deployment takes 6–10 weeks depending on complexity. Multi-agent systems with orchestration may take 10–16 weeks.
What is the difference between an AI agent and a chatbot?
A chatbot responds to individual messages within a conversation. An AI agent can operate autonomously across multiple systems — reading emails, updating databases, calling APIs, making decisions, and completing multi-step workflows without waiting for human input at each step.
How much does AI agent development cost?
Costs vary by complexity. A single-purpose automation agent starts around $5,000–$15,000. Full enterprise agents with multi-system integration range from $15,000–$60,000+. Dignep offers 40–50% cost savings compared to US/EU agencies with the same quality standards.
Can AI agents integrate with our existing software?
Yes. We build agents that integrate with any system that has an API — including Salesforce, HubSpot, SAP, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, custom ERPs, databases, and legacy systems. For systems without APIs, we can build custom connectors or use browser automation.
Are AI agents safe and secure?
Safety is built into our development process. We implement guardrails (action boundaries), human-in-the-loop approval for high-risk actions, comprehensive logging and audit trails, prompt injection defenses, and data encryption. Our ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certification ensures enterprise security standards.
What industries benefit most from AI agents?
Healthcare, financial services, e-commerce, SaaS companies, NGOs, and any knowledge-intensive industry with repetitive multi-step workflows. If your team spends hours on data entry, report generation, research, or coordination between systems, AI agents can automate those processes.
Do you offer post-launch support for AI agents?
Yes. We offer retainer packages for ongoing monitoring, performance optimization, capability expansion, and model updates. AI agents improve over time with tuning, and we manage that lifecycle for you.
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