Submission Statement: The [Center for European Policy Analysis](https://cepa.org/event/cepa-forum/policy-pitching-competition/) (CEPA) and [European Horizons](https://www.europeanhorizons.org/) are looking to bring the ideas of next-generation leaders to the attention of established policy professionals in the United States and Europe in the key areas of Defense and Security, Democratic Resilience, and Technology and Innovation. Competitive entries will be selected to be part of a publicized shortlist, and a judging panel of policymakers and thought leaders will choose a winner. The author of the winning entry will be awarded a **cash prize of $1,000** and invited to take part in this year’s CEPA Forum and join a special guest for a conversation about their winning idea and the future of the transatlantic alliance.
**What are the Issues?** CEPA and Europea Horizons are looking for policy ideas and concepts addressing how the transatlantic alliance can win the war and peace. Competition entries should respond to one of the following questions:
* **Defense and Security**: As the NATO alliance marks 75 years, what will be the most important issue for the alliance over the next 75 years? * **Democratic Resilience**: How can the West most reliably ensure peace and security for Ukraine? * **Technology and Innovation**: How can countries in Europe and North America ensure the secure supply and production of critical technologies?
**How Do I Enter?** Entrants can submit their policy ideas in one of the following formats:
* a 1-minute video * a 1-3 slide infographic * a meme (video or image) * or a 500-word short story
The competition will be open to entries from applicants aged 16 to 26 years old (as of July 18) and either a citizen or permanent resident of a NATO member state or a NATO partner country. There are no minimum educational qualifications other than being in good standing with your current or most recent academic institution. **The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 27**. For any questions regarding entries, please email [info@cepa.org](mailto:info@cepa.org).
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Submission Statement: The [Center for European Policy Analysis](https://cepa.org/event/cepa-forum/policy-pitching-competition/) (CEPA) and [European Horizons](https://www.europeanhorizons.org/) are looking to bring the ideas of next-generation leaders to the attention of established policy professionals in the United States and Europe in the key areas of Defense and Security, Democratic Resilience, and Technology and Innovation. Competitive entries will be selected to be part of a publicized shortlist, and a judging panel of policymakers and thought leaders will choose a winner. The author of the winning entry will be awarded a **cash prize of $1,000** and invited to take part in this year’s CEPA Forum and join a special guest for a conversation about their winning idea and the future of the transatlantic alliance.
**What are the Issues?**
CEPA and Europea Horizons are looking for policy ideas and concepts addressing how the transatlantic alliance can win the war and peace. Competition entries should respond to one of the following questions:
* **Defense and Security**: As the NATO alliance marks 75 years, what will be the most important issue for the alliance over the next 75 years?
* **Democratic Resilience**: How can the West most reliably ensure peace and security for Ukraine?
* **Technology and Innovation**: How can countries in Europe and North America ensure the secure supply and production of critical technologies?
**How Do I Enter?**
Entrants can submit their policy ideas in one of the following formats:
* a 1-minute video
* a 1-3 slide infographic
* a meme (video or image)
* or a 500-word short story
The competition will be open to entries from applicants aged 16 to 26 years old (as of July 18) and either a citizen or permanent resident of a NATO member state or a NATO partner country. There are no minimum educational qualifications other than being in good standing with your current or most recent academic institution. **The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 27**. For any questions regarding entries, please email [info@cepa.org](mailto:info@cepa.org).