Applications are now open for the 2024 Kluz Prize for PeaceTech that will recognize achievements and contributions to the evolving field of technologies for peace.
Applications are due by 11:59 PM EDT on July 15th.
The Kluz Prize for PeaceTech presents an exceptional opportunity to become recognized for your contribution to the evolving field of technologies for peace. We are seeking distinguished and accomplished PeaceTech initiatives and innovative solutions that leverage technology, including but not limited, to:
- Supporting, building and keeping peace;
- Protecting human dignity and universal human rights written in universal moral law;
- Preventing military conflicts within and between nations;
- Facilitating dialogue between conflicting parties;
- Addressing conflict, violence and social issues across local, national and international contexts;
- Protecting and supporting those impacted by conflict;
- Mobilizing disaster relief efforts more rapidly;
- Providing humanitarian aid to solve welfare conflicts;
- Monitoring human rights violations and peacekeeping efforts; and
- Solving the most basic human problems and needs such as poverty, access to water, food, healthcare, and connectivity.
What does the Prize entail?
- The award grants the selected winner $20,000 for their accomplishments in the field and to support the further advancement of their project in the emerging field of technologies for peace.
Who’s eligible to apply?
- The Kluz Prize for PeaceTech welcomes individuals and organizations worldwide, who have distinguished themselves through proven achievements or accomplishments, or innovative projects related to application of transformative technologies in building, supporting, keeping, and promoting peace.
- Particularly those initiated by the younger generation and the tech community, including entrepreneurs, engineers, programmers, scientists, startups, accelerators, big-tech, and venture capitalists.
- Applications can be submitted individually or as a group, with the organization’s name and legal representative indicated.
- Please note, they are not seeking applications proposing new projects. This grant will only be awarded to established projects which have had an impact in the field.
To apply please visit the official website: https://www.kluzprize.org/