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Thanks to the MTP Winner Parkin, Big Data changed the world
The increase in storage capacity enables us to create and store an ever increasing amount of data, and apply big data to a multitude of applications. Big Data refers to the capture, storage and analysis of voluminous sets of unstructured data masses with the help of advanced IT solutions.Read more ›
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The Millennium Technology Prize reflects Finland’s humane approach
The Word’s biggest technology prize strongly reflects values of Finland, a country that supports technology and innovation, says the Chair of the International Selection Committee.Read more ›
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Yamanaka’s innovation of IPS stem cells help combat Finnish heart diseases
Professor Shinya Yamanaka from Japan was awarded the Millennium Technology Prize in 2012. In his groundbreaking research project, professor Yamanaka succeeded in reprogramming ordinary adult cells into stem cells.Read more ›
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Millennium-winners: “Young scientists are a source of energy!”
The Millennium Technology Prize winners get inspired by the new generation’s work and ideas as much as young scientists learn from the big names of their field.Read more ›
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Millennium Tech Prize partners listed Top 5 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
Neste and Outotec ranked in the Top 5, Nokia is 35th.Read more ›
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Grätzel’s MTP innovation is changing the way we see solar power
Inexpensive solar cells are soon to be found everywhere, even in clothing.Read more ›
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72 innovations nominated for the Millennium Technology Prize
A total of 72 innovations and 105 individuals were nominated for the 2018 Millennium Technology Prize by the nomination deadline. Health technology, biomedicine and materials and process technology received the most nominations. Read more ›
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Biochemical engineer Frances Arnold wins 2016 Millennium Technology Prize for ‘directed evolution’ revolution
Technology Academy Finland (TAF) has today declared American innovator Frances Arnold as winner of the 2016 Millennium Technology Prize, the prominent award for technological innovations that enhance the quality of people’s lives.Read more ›
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Record Number of Nominations for the 2016 Millennium Technology Prize
Awarded by the Technology Academy Finland (TAF), the Millennium Technology Prize is attracting ever greater attention worldwide. By the end of the 2015 nomination period, a total of 79 innovations were submitted as candidates for the one million euro prize, which will be awarded in May 2016. The number of submissions doubled from the last round (40 nominations in 2013), and the nominations encompassed 114 persons (45 in 2013), an all-time record. This round also included considerably more research teams per innovation than before. The Finnish scientific community was exceptionally active in submitting nominations. The largest number of candidates came from Europe and the United States.Read more ›
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Shinya Yamanaka produces first clinical-grade iPS cells
On a recent visit to Tampere, Finland, Prof. Shinya Yamanaka, winner of both a Millennium Technology Prize and a Nobel Prize, announced that his team has begun to produce clinical-grade induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Read more ›
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