Kluz Prize for PeaceTech

The Kluz Prize for PeaceTech

Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2026

Using emerging technologies to advance peace and human dignity

Apply to the fifth annual Kluz Prize for PeaceTech and be recognized for your achievements and contributions to the evolving field of technologies for peace.

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2026 Roadmap

  1. Applications Open

    Submit your application for the 2026 Kluz Prize for PeaceTech.

  2. August 10, 2026 | Application Deadline

    Apply by 9:00 AM EDT.

  3. Mid to Late August 2026 | Deliberation

    The selection committee reviews all applications.

  4. Early September 2026 | Decision

    The winner(s) are notified and invited to the award ceremony.

  5. September 23, 2026 | Award Ceremony

    Winners are honored at an award ceremony.

2026 Selection Committee

Andrew SchroederAndrew SchroederCo-Director, CrisisReadyArtur KluzArtur KluzInvestor and Founder, Kluz VenturesBenjamin ZeitounBenjamin ZeitounInvestor, Starburst VenturesBill GreerBill GreerCo-Founder, Common SpaceChristine KeungChristine KeungGeneral Partner, J2 VenturesFrancesca BoscoFrancesca BoscoSenior Advisor on AI, Digital Resilience & Emerging Technologies; Trustee, Center for Cyber Safety and EducationJamon Van Den HoekJamon Van Den HoekDirector, Conflict Ecology; Professor of Geography and Geospatial Science, Oregon State UniversityJannicke MikkelsenJannicke MikkelsenAstronaut, Vehicle Commander, and Founder & CEO, O2XRJohan MoyersoenJohan MoyersoenFounder and General Manager, Impact Licensing InitiativeLucas CremersLucas CremersFormer Software Engineer, Goldman SachsRhiannan PriceRhiannan PriceCo-Founder, Common SpaceStefaan VerhulstStefaan VerhulstCo-Founder, The GovLab and The DataTankTaylor BlackTaylor BlackDirector of AI & Venture Ecosystems, Office of the CTO, Microsoft; Inaugural Director, Leonum Institute for AI & Emerging Technologies (Catholic University of America)

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