In 2015, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established a prize in order to recognise deserving individuals or organisations that have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.

The prize is designed to reach across all relevant disciplines and fields. It is intended to encourage and recognise excellence in contributing to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global security. A broad range of projects could qualify for consideration, including, but not limited to, technological and conceptual innovations, original research or grassroots initiatives.

The winners (first, second and third place) will be announced publicly during an online event to be held in November 2020. The prize for the application coming in first position is CHF 10’000 and a certificate of excellence. The two other finalist applications will receive a certificate of recognition.

The deadline for applications is 24 September 2020 at 18:00 UTC+2. The winner will be announced on 25 November 2020 as part of the GCSP 25th Anniversary Celebration.

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Discover the previous winners:

• 2019 winners: Minefields.info
• 2018 winners: BMJ
• 2017 winners: Ecopeace Middle East
• 2016 winners: eyeWitness to Atrocities
• 2015 winners: Improve the Protection of Children in Conflict

Innovation Prize 2018 Ceremony            2018 Winners Speech by Mitali Wroczynski