As part of the GCSP’s Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security recognizes groundbreaking contributions that address the world’s most pressing security challenges.

Organized by GCSP’s Geopolitics and Global Futures Department, this prestigious annual award celebrates individuals and organizations that are advancing bold, creative, and impactful solutions in the field of global security.

ELIGIBILITY:

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.

The prize is awarded for projects by any individual, group of individuals, or organization (from private or public sectors) that contribute to global security and have been submitted for consideration according to these rules and regulations.

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.

The prize is intended to encourage and recognize excellence in contributing to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global security.

2026 Rules and Regulations

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 23 September 2026, at 23:59 UTC+2. The winners will be announced in Fall 2026.

BENEFIT:

The first-place laureate receives a CHF 10,000 cash prize and a certificate of excellence in recognition of their outstanding contribution to global peace and security. 

Second- and third-place recipients will be honoured with certificates of recognition, while two additional projects will receive honourable mentions.