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The technology behind LEDs illuminates, cools and even finds cancer cells
Shūji Nakamura, an American professor born in Japan, received the Millennium Technology Prize in 2006 for his work in developing LED technology. Thanks to his work, many of the devices…Read more ›
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Video: Get to know our new MTP Trophy!
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEt-vaYs9co&feature=youtu.be[/embed] The Milky Way artwork by sculptor Pekka Jylhä embodies the spirit of the global Millennium Technology Prize by focusing on the extensive impact of technology and innovation on the…Read more ›
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Millennium Youth Prize: Adam Yousfi wins with his work on water pumps
The Millennium Youth Prize was held for the second time this year, and the top prize of EUR 5 000 went to Adam Yousfi from the science and technology stream of…Read more ›
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When art meets technology – New trophy for The Millennium Technology Prize
Pekka Jylhä’s Milky Way artwork embodies the spirit of the global Millennium Technology Prize by focusing on the extensive impact of technology and innovation on the well-being of societies and…Read more ›
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Alma Talent becomes Millennium Technology Prize partner
The media publisher Alma Talent has started cooperation with Technology Academy Finland (TAF) as a Millennium Technology Prize partner for 2020–2022. The partnership will boost dialogue and cooperation between the…Read more ›
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TAF Chair in The Financial Times: “Bias against black researchers harms science”
Disparity hinders our understanding of why Bame communities suffer more from Covid-19, writes Professor Marja Makarow, Chair of Technology Academy Finland in The Financial Times. One of the most shocking…Read more ›
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Markku Ellilä Appointed New CEO for Technology Academy Finland
The strategic leadership and global business expert will take the helm of the foundation behind the international Millennium Technology Prize next autumn. Dr Markku Ellilä will assume the duties of…Read more ›
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TAF Chair in The Engineer: “Academic community can unite to avoid ‘vaccine nationalism’”
Academia has provided the best chance of finding vaccines in the past. A prize fund could prevent the ugly nationalism that threatens the search for one for Covid-19, says Professor Marja…Read more ›
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TAF Chair in The Times: “Scientists have to seize their moment in the spotlight”
From President Trump’s suggestion that injecting disinfectant or exposure to UV light might treat Covid-19, to the ITV presenter Eamonn Holmes appearing to legitimise theories linking the virus to 5G,…Read more ›
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Video: Millennium Talks with innovation leaders: Vaisala
Real-time data in air quality monitoring is helping in weather observations and can provide well-being for everyone. Our host Henkka Hyppönen discusses the subject with John Liljelund, Director at Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental and industrial measurement products and services.Read more ›
