Deadline: 25 September 2025
Open to: Individuals, groups, or organizations worldwide
Benefits: CHF 100,000 for the winner, certificates for finalists
The 2025 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security, organized by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, is a prestigious opportunity for innovators worldwide to showcase groundbreaking projects that enhance global security. This article delves into the details of this exciting competition, offering insights into its purpose, eligibility criteria, rewards, application process, and contact information for those eager to participate.
Description
The GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security is designed to recognize and encourage excellence in projects that address global security challenges through innovative approaches. Hosted under the Creativity and Innovation Initiative of the GCSP’s Programme for Geopolitics and Global Futures, the prize seeks to highlight transformative ideas that transcend national boundaries. Whether through technological advancements, conceptual breakthroughs, original research, or grassroots initiatives, the competition invites submissions that offer novel contributions to sustainable global security. The prize emphasizes creativity, originality, and a commitment to preserving human dignity, security, and justice, making it a platform for visionary thinkers to present solutions with both short-term and long-term impact.
Eligibility
The competition is open to a wide range of participants, including individuals, groups of individuals, and organizations from both private and public sectors, regardless of their country of origin. The only restriction is that employees and staff of the GCSP, as well as their family members, are not eligible to participate. Projects submitted must have a global reach, extending beyond national borders, and should demonstrate innovative or new ideas in addressing global security challenges. This broad eligibility ensures that diverse perspectives and solutions from around the world are considered, fostering a truly global dialogue on security innovation.
Benefits
The GCSP Prize offers substantial rewards for its winners:
- The first-place winner receives a cash prize of CHF 100,000, paid via bank transfer, along with a certificate of excellence.
- The second and third-place finalists are awarded certificates of recognition, acknowledging their outstanding contributions. These rewards not only provide financial support for furthering innovative projects but also offer recognition from a globally respected institution, enhancing the visibility and credibility of the winning initiatives. No equivalent or alternative prizes will be provided, ensuring the exclusivity of these awards.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2025 GCSP Prize must be submitted through the official online application form available at the Cognito Forms link provided by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. Submissions must be in English and include a project abstract (maximum 250 words), a detailed project description (maximum 750 words), a technical process description (if applicable), an estimated budget, an explanation of the project’s novel contribution to global security, and a description of its short-term and long-term impacts. Optionally, applicants may include up to five image files to support their submission. Applications sent through any other channel will not be considered. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, 25 September 2025, at 23:59 UTC-2. A panel of independent GCSP experts will evaluate applications, with the top 15 advancing to a panel of judges co-chaired by the Director of the GCSP and the Director of the Geopolitics and Global Futures Department.
Contact Information
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