Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) is currently accepting applications for its Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security (2026 edition) is an international award recognizing innovative ideas that can reshape peace and security worldwide. Organized by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP). It focuses on groundbreaking concepts that address global challenges such as technology, climate change, pandemics, human rights, cybersecurity, and disarmament.
First place:
Fully funded two-month incubation programme at GCSP’s Creative Spark in Geneva (valued at CHF 15,000).
Prize trophy and certificate of excellence.
Second & third place: Certificates of recognition.
Two honourable mentions: Certificates of honourable mention.
Open to submissions from any country.
Concepts must have cross-border relevance.
Eligible fields include: transformative technologies, pandemics, biothreats, autonomous weapons, climate change, human rights, cybersecurity, education, disarmament, and more.
Apply for GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security