Kluz Prize for PeaceTech
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The Kluz Prize for PeaceTech

Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2024

Celebrating those who promote peace and resolve conflicts

Overview

The 2024 Kluz Prize for PeaceTech was awarded to Harshwardhan Zala, CEO and Co-Founder of Aerobotics7, and Urvashi Kikani, CTO and Co-Founder, for their groundbreaking work in landmine detection and UXO removal using AI and autonomous systems.

Special distinctions were presented to:

  • Håvard Hegre, Director of VIEWS for the Use of AI for Peace (with Simon Polichinel von der Maase accepting the award on his behalf as a dedicated researcher for VIEWS);
  • Max Cooper, Principal Research Scientist and Science Team Lead at Lunasonde, for Space Technology for Peace;
  • Joel Myhre, DEEP Project Coordinator for the Danish Refugee Council, for Humanitarian Impact with their DEEP platform.

The 2024 Kluz Prize for PeaceTech was awarded on September 20, 2024, on the eve of the International Day of Peace during the 79th United Nations General Assembly. The event was celebrated in New York City, recognizing innovators and pioneers using technology to foster a more peaceful and secure future.

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Selection Committee

Ana Carolina González PeñaAna Carolina González PeñaFounder and Director of the Magnolia FoundationAndrew SchroederAndrew SchroederVice President of Research and Analysis at Direct ReliefArtur KluzArtur KluzFounder & CEO of Kluz VenturesBradley TuskBradley TuskCo-Founder & Managing Partner of Tusk Venture Partners, Founder of Tusk StrategiesFatima RoumateFatima RoumateProfessor of International Law at Mohammed V University, President of the International Institute of Scientific Research, Member of the Ad Hoc Expert Group for the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence UNESCOFrançois ChopardFrançois ChopardCEO - Starburst AerospaceIvan MartinovicIvan MartinovicProfessor of Computer Science (Cybersecurity) at University of OxfordKay Firth-ButterfieldKay Firth-ButterfieldExecutive Director of the Centre for Trustworthy Technology Matthew SandersMatthew SandersCEO of Humanity 2.0 and LongbeardStefaan VerhulstStefaan VerhulstCo-Founder & Chief Research & Development Officer of The GovLab Stuart E. EizenstatStuart E. EizenstatSenior Counsel at Covington & BurlingZara KhanZara KhanBusiness Development at X, the moonshot factory