MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE

Innovations for a better life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE GYSS 2025 – PARTICIPANTS FROM FINLAND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES

Ten promising young researchers from Finland participated in the prestigious Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) in Singapore in January. We asked some of our attendees to share their highlights, the most memorable moments and the best scientific observations from the trip.

Image of Young Scientists from Finland attending GYSS2025 in event at the Embassy of Singapore in Finland.

10 PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHERS FROM FINLAND PARTICIPATED IN THE PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL YOUNG SCIENTISTS SUMMIT IN SINGAPORE

The highly esteemed Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) brought together again the world’s most renowned scientists and 350 promising young researchers in Singapore. Technology Academy Finland is a long-standing partner of GYSS and was responsible for sending Finland’s representatives to Singapore.

MAIJA LIIRI-VIRMIALA APPOINTED CEO OF TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY FINLAND

The Board of Directors of Technology Academy Finland (TAF) has appointed Maija Liiri-Virmiala (M.Sc. Technology) as CEO for the period January 1 to September 30, 2025. The former CEO of the Technology Academy Finland, Markku Ellilä, retired at the end of 2024 but will continue as a senior advisor.

About the Millennium Technology Prize and Technology Academy Finland

Technology Academy Finland (TAF) awards the global one-million-euro Millennium Technology Prize and runs associated events and initiatives.

The Millennium Technology Prize is the preeminent €1 million award focused on technological innovations for a better life. The winning innovations are scientifically rigorous, globally accessible, and uniquely significant in their field.