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BANTVAL JAYANT BALIGA WINS THE 2024 MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE FOR REVOLUTIONIZING GLOBAL ELECTRIFICATION

Professor Baliga of North Carolina State University, United States, invented, developed and commercialized the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT). The innovation enables the worldwide green transition and mitigation of global warming by making electrification and the use of renewable energy efficient and profitable.

JOIN THE JOURNEY TO THE 2024 MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE WINNER SELECTION

Our video series will take you behind the scenes to discover how the winners are evaluated and selected. Jump in!

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THE WINNER FOR THE 2024 MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED IN OCTOBER

The Winner has now been announced and he will be awarded with the Prize in Finland on 30 October 2024.

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We celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Millennium Technology Prize

The year 2024 marks 20 years since the first Millennium Technology Prize was awarded. For two decades, we have recognized and celebrated innovations that have improved the wellbeing of people and the planet. That’s 20 years of huge leaps in science and technology.

Join us – we are looking forward to the next 20 years of innovation!

Jun 11, 2024 | Millennium Technology Prize

President Stubb Continues as Patron of the Millennium Technology Prize

The President of the Republic of Finland has acted as the Patron of the Millennium Technology Prize throughout its 20-year history. The newly inaugurated President, Dr. Alexander Stubb, will continue in this role.Read more ›

May 21, 2024 | Energy & Environment

Blog: Carbon capture – realistic solution or expensive detour?

Global infrastructure is currently built around fossil fuels. We can’t stop using oil and gas overnight – our everyday lives still depend on them, and the sector employs nearly 12…Read more ›

Feb 29, 2024 | Life Sciences & Health , Millennium Technology Prize

What is the value of persistence in an innovation process? A discussion with Millennium Technology Prize winner Robert Langer and applied psychology researcher Elisabet Lahti

Innovation is not solely about groundbreaking ideas; it’s about the perseverance and determination to push boundaries even when faced with challenges. We interviewed Millennium Technology Prize winner Robert Langer and applied psychology researcher Elisabet Lahti to understand what it takes to succeed in the long game of impactful innovation.Read more ›

Feb 1, 2024 | Young Researchers

“Discussing science and technology directly with the pioneers of the field was surreal” – The Global Young Scientists Summit exceeded the expectations of our participants from Finland

The ten top young scientists nominated from Finland to Singapore’s reputed conference returned home inspired, and with many new ideas and connections from around the world.Read more ›

THE MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE IS THE PRE-EMINENT
€1 MILLION AWARD FOCUSED ON TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
FOR A BETTER LIFE.

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