GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2026

The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) is now accepting applications for the GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2026. This prestigious international award recognizes innovative ideas that have the potential to reshape peace and security worldwide.

📝 About the GCSP Prize

The GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security is an international award organized by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP). It focuses on groundbreaking concepts that address global challenges, including:

• Transformative technologies
• Climate change
• Pandemics
• Human rights
• Cybersecurity
• Disarmament
• Autonomous weapons
• Biothreats
• Education

🎁 Benefits of the GCSP Prize

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.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

📅 Application Process and Deadline

• Application Deadline: 20 March 2026
• To apply, visit the GCSP Prize Application Portal.
• Submit your application via the official application form.

This is an incredible opportunity to contribute innovative ideas to the global peace and security landscape. Don't miss your chance to make a difference!

• 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.