{"id":7896,"date":"2026-06-13T22:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T20:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7896"},"modified":"2026-06-15T08:25:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:25:43","slug":"geneva-centre-for-security-policy-gcsp-prize-for-innovation-2026-chf-10000-cash-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7896","title":{"rendered":"Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation 2026 (CHF 10,000 cash prize)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-175628\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: September 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation 2026. Launched in 2015 as part of the GCSP\u2019s Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security recognises groundbreaking contributions that address the world\u2019s most pressing security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Organised by GCSP\u2019s Geopolitics and Global Futures Department, this prestigious annual award celebrates individuals and organisations that are advancing bold, creative, and impactful solutions in the field of global security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first-place laureate receives a CHF 10,000 cash prize\u00a0and a certificate of excellence in recognition of their outstanding contribution to global peace and security.<\/li>\n<li>Second- and third-place recipients will be honoured with certificates of recognition, while two additional projects will receive honourable mentions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to all disciplines and sectors, the prize highlights the most inspiring and original achievements of the year \u2013 whether through new initiatives, technological innovations, research publications, or institutional accomplishments.<\/li>\n<li>The prize is awarded for projects by any individual, group of individuals, or organisation (from private or public sectors), which contribute to global security and have been submitted for consideration according to these rules and regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Submissions may come from any country, but the projects should go beyond national borders in their reach or thinking and seek to address global security in innovative ways or through new ideas. A broad range of projects could qualify for consideration, including, but not limited to, technological and conceptual innovations, original research, or grassroots initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Employees, staff, current fellows and current participants of the GCSP, as well as their family members, are not eligible participants. For the above categories to be eligible participants, a period of 1 year since the termination of the relationship with the GCSP must be respected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The deadline for applications is\u00a0Wednesday, 23 September 2026\u00a0at 23:59 UTC+2. The winners will be announced\u00a0in Fall 2026.<\/p>\n<p>All entries must be submitted via the online submission form in order to be considered for the prize, and shall include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a project abstract of 250 words maximum;<\/li>\n<li>a well-developed project description which should not exceed 750 words in length;<\/li>\n<li>a description of the technical process of the project submitted (if applicable);<\/li>\n<li>an estimate of the budget required for the project;<\/li>\n<li>an explanation of how the project provides a novel contribution to the field of global security;<\/li>\n<li>a description of the short-term and long-term impact of the project in the field of global security;<\/li>\n<li>a declaration stating whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including generative AI, agentic AI, and multimodal tools and applications, were used in the preparation of any part of the submission and if so, which tools were used and how.<\/li>\n<li>up to five image files (optional).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognitoforms.com\/GenevaCentreForSecurityPolicy\/_2026GCSPPrizeForInnovationInGlobalSecurity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcsp.ch\/events\/apply-2026-gcsp-prize-innovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GCSP Prize<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: September 23, 2026 Applications are open for the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation 2026. Launched in 2015 as part of the GCSP\u2019s Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security recognises groundbreaking contributions that address the world\u2019s most pressing security challenges. 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