On behalf of the Universal Cup, I am delighted to invite you to submit your task proposals for The 3rd Universal Cup Semifinals Call for Tasks. The 3rd Universal Cup Semifinals will serve as a qualifying contest to select the teams that will advance to the 3rd Universal Cup Finals, which is expected to be an onsite event in the beginning of 2026. The Semifinals is tentatively scheduled for the end of August, 2025. We anticipate selecting 10-15 high-quality tasks to create a contest experience comparable to the 2nd Universal Cup Finals.

We welcome task submissions across a wide range of difficulty levels and strongly encourage innovative problem ideas. While we cannot guarantee acceptance rates, please be aware that topics such as data structures and combinatorial counting are typically highly competitive and within much lower acceptance rates. We encourage you to consider exploring less common problem types.

If you wish to submit a problem, please send your proposal via email to [email protected]. Your submission should include a task statement, a brief editorial, and a list of conflicting individuals (i.e., anyone who knows any parts of the problem). Test data and standard solutions are not required unless the problem is accepted. For each problem we used, a compensation of 2500 CNY (or 300 USD) will be provided. The submission deadline is July 15, 2025.

If you have any questions or would like to receive updates regarding this event, please feel free to contact us. We eagerly look forward to your creative problem submissions and hope to see you at the 3rd Universal Cup Semifinals!

The 3rd Universal Cup Semifinals - Scientific Committee: Qingyu, jiangly, bulijiojiodibuliduo, quailty