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GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security recognises groundbreaking contributions that address the world’s most pressing security challenges.
Organised by GCSP's 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.
Organised by GCSP's 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.
End Date25 Sep 2025 Funding AmountCHF 10k Funding Resource TypeInnovation Award
Funding ProviderGeneva Centre for Security Policy
Innovation Award
Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Organised by GCSP's 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.
Open to all disciplines and sectors, the prize highlights the most inspiring and original achievements of the year - whether through new initiatives, technological innovations, research publications, or institutional accomplishments.
2025 Rules and Regulations
https://www.gcsp.ch/sites/default/files/2025-06/Rules%20and%20Regulations%202025%20Innovation%20Prize.pdf
1. 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.
2. Applications 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.
3. The prize is intended to encourage and recognise excellence in contributing
to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global security.
4. The prize is awarded by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), as
part of its Programme for Geopolitics and Global Futures, under the
Creativity and Innovation Initiative.
The panel of judges will select the winners (first, second and third place),
and the selection will be based on the following criteria:
a. Dedication to sustainable global security;
b. Preservation of human dignity, security and justice;
c. Creativity;
d. Originality.
