MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE

Innovations for a better life.

GYSS 2026 – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Technology Academy Finland is proud to nominate candidates from Finland for the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2026 in Singapore!

CAN FINLAND BECOME AN ENERGY INNOVATION POWERHOUSE?

Finland has set its sights on ambitious climate goals, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035. But how can the nation achieve such a significant shift? A new blog post co-authored by 2024 Millennium Technology Prize winner, Professor Bantval Jayant Baliga, and TAF’s CEO, Maija Liiri-Virmiala, explores Finland’s potential to become a global leader in energy innovation. Discover how electrification, groundbreaking technologies like the IGBT power transistor, strategic investments in R&D, and cross-sector collaboration can pave the way for a sustainable future.

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.