The Beijing-based company, which develops office software for the likes of Microsoft Windows, has penned a deal with the Chengdu 2021 Executive Committee.

The announcement coincided with Kingsoft Office releasing its new paperless shared internet office products.

"Kingsoft Office will help Chengdu to hold a sustainable and shared World University Games, give a boost to smart sports events, and thus improve the image of the Chengdu 2021 Summer World University Games," the company's chief executive Zhang Qingyuan said.

Organisers have also revealed they received more than 1,500 creative proposals for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of next year's Games.

A total of 1,597 proposals were sent to Chengdu 2021, with submissions coming from people between the ages of five and 79.

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) said the majority were from university students and professional agencies.

Chen Weiya and Jia Ding, the general director of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, respectively, have been evaluating the proposals since June and are narrowing it down to a shortlist of around 200.

The best 20 entries will receive an "Outstanding Award" as well as round-trip tickets to visit Chengdu, a five-day stay and admission to the Opening Ceremony of the FISU World University Games.

The top 10 will receive a "Gold Award" and a cash prize of RMB100,000 (£11,400/$14,700/€12,600) as well as an official invitation to the Games.

More than 10,000 athletes are expected to compete at Chengdu 2021 across 18 sport disciplines, including rowing, shooting and wushu.

The event has changed dates twice, with competition now scheduled for August 18 to 29 in 2021.