Shenzhen Loop Area Institute (SLAI), Huawei, and Universal Cup have concluded the online competition phase of the 2026 Universal Cup Summer Online Challenge sponsored by Huawei, following two weeks of intensive global competition in wireless channel modeling. Contestants are advised to review the preliminary scoreboard and related announcements below.

The challenge, which ran from 20:00 (UTC+8) on July 20 to 20:00 (UTC+8) on August 3, tasked contestants with building more accurate wireless signal prediction models for dense urban environments using the Channel World Model framework. The leaderboard froze at 20:00 (UTC+8) on August 2, with all submissions closing 24 hours later. The competition drew talented participants from multiple countries and regions, offering a valuable industry-grade technical exercise for all who persevered to the finish. 

The scoreboard below displays the usernames and visible scores of the top 30 contestants as shown on the public results page after the competition concluded. Please note that this list represents the preliminary first-round results only and is intended for interim reference—it does not constitute the final award roster. The organizing committee will review all submissions based on model files, process description reports, and evaluation criteria. Final rankings will be announced in a subsequent official notice.

Contestants currently ranked in Submissions should be organized into a clear, verifiable submission package that includes:

1. Competition models: Submit model files and supporting documentation ready for evaluation and review.

2. Process description report: Document your solution approach, including data processing, model design, training and validation strategies, and necessary reproduction details (e.g., environment configuration).

•  Submission deadline: Within 7 days of the preliminary result announcement (before 09:00 (UTC+8), August 12)

•  Submission address: challenge@hydro.ac

•  Official website:

https://challenge.ucup.ac

As per the competition's preliminary requirements, the top 30 contestants are required to email their process description reports to challenge@hydro.ac within 7 days of the preliminary result announcement (before 09:00 (UTC+8), August 12). For any updates or changes, please refer to the latest announcements from the organizing committee on the official website, QQ, or Discord. Click "Read More" or copy the link to visit the official website at https://challenge.ucup.ac.

⚠ For contestants ranked in the top 30 who fail to submit the required documentation as specified, evaluation eligibility may be transferred to subsequent qualified candidates in rank order. Please submit early, and double-check that all attachments are complete.

⚠ Any instances of cheating, plagiarism, or other academic misconduct identified during the verification process may result in disqualification, with final determinations made exclusively by the organizing committee.

The challenge offers 30 awards in total: one Champion, three Gold Medals, five Silver Medals, seven Bronze Medals, and 14 Outstanding Awards. Beyond cash prizes, medalists at the Bronze level and above will have access to:

• Huawei recruitment fast-track

• Talent program support from SLAI (for outstanding performers)

Of particular note:

Champion and Gold Medalists

who meet the relevant criteria will be eligible for Fall 2027 Ph.D. pre-admission offers with full scholarships at SLAI.

Silver and Bronze Medalists

will be invited to attend SLAI's 2026–2027 Ph.D. selection camp or other admissions events.

Please note: Specific eligibility, selection arrangements, and admission outcomes are subject to official notifications from SLAI and Huawei.

• Before 09:00 (UTC+8), August 12: The top 30 contestants must complete and submit their model files and process description reports.

• Around August 15: The final ranking is expected to be announced. Please note that the exact timing is subject to further official notice.

• After the final ranking is announced: Huawei representatives will contact award recipients individually to arrange prize distribution.

Please check the contest platform, your registration email, and subsequent official announcements for updates on submissions, result confirmation, or prize coordination.

 From urban geometry to wireless signals, from algorithm iteration to extreme fine-tuning, this challenge has brought cutting-edge AI technology directly into the real-world problems of the telecommunications industry. The organizing committee is pleased to have received numerous creative solutions and to have witnessed the passion and perseverance demonstrated by every participant.

Sincere appreciation goes to Huawei and Universal Cup for their collaboration, to all contestants for their wholehearted commitment, and to every individual who has followed and supported this event. Shenzhen Loop Area Institute will continue to build platforms that connect research with industry, nurturing a growth environment for exceptional talent.

The Institute looks forward to welcoming outstanding participants in future academic endeavors as the final rankings are eagerly anticipated.

Source:

Universal Cup Organizing Committee

Shenzhen Loop Area Institute reserves the right of final interpretation over all related admissions and talent policies.