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#MillenniumTechnologyPrize is the preeminent € 1 million award focused on technological innovations for a better life. Visit Millenniumprize.org.

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Holiday downtime listening! 🎧 Catch two Futucast episodes featuring experts from TAF partners ABB Suomi Metso Nokia Vaisala KONE and Neste Suomi. Episode 1 (in English): open.spotify.com/episode/0FrCkN… Episode 2 (in Finnish): open.spotify.com/episode/2dEzP0…

Holiday downtime listening! 🎧 Catch two <a href="/futucast/">Futucast</a>  episodes featuring experts from TAF partners <a href="/ABBSuomi/">ABB Suomi</a> <a href="/MetsoOfficial/">Metso</a> <a href="/nokia/">Nokia</a> <a href="/VaisalaGroup/">Vaisala</a> <a href="/KONECorporation/">KONE</a> and <a href="/NesteSuomi/">Neste Suomi</a>.

Episode 1 (in English): open.spotify.com/episode/0FrCkN…
Episode 2 (in Finnish): open.spotify.com/episode/2dEzP0…
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The Board of Directors of TAF has appointed Maija Liiri-Virmiala as CEO for the period January 1 to September 30, 2025. The former CEO of TAF, Markku Ellilä, retired at the end of 2024 but will continue as a senior advisor. Read more: millenniumprize.org/news-articles/…

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

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10 promising young researchers from Finland joined 350 peers at the prestigious Global Young Scientists Summit – #GYSS2025 – in Singapore, exploring cutting-edge science. Read more: millenniumprize.org/news-articles/…

10 promising young researchers from Finland joined 350 peers at the prestigious Global Young Scientists Summit – #GYSS2025 – in Singapore, exploring cutting-edge science.

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More #GYSS2025 moments from Singapore! 🇸🇬 See how Finland's brightest young researchers, supported by TAF, experienced this global summit: millenniumprize.org/news-articles/…

More #GYSS2025 moments from Singapore! 🇸🇬 See how Finland's brightest young researchers, supported by TAF, experienced this global summit: millenniumprize.org/news-articles/…
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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This day is a crucial reminder of the persistent gender gap in #STEM fields and the need for inclusion. Only 1 of our 12 Millennium Technology Prize winners is female. Let's change this! #MTP #FrancesArnold

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This day is a crucial reminder of the persistent gender gap in #STEM fields and the need for inclusion. Only 1 of our 12 Millennium Technology Prize winners is female. Let's change this! #MTP #FrancesArnold
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Ten promising young researchers from Finland participated in the prestigious #GYSS2025 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: millenniumprize.org/news-articles/…

Ten promising young researchers from Finland participated in the prestigious #GYSS2025 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: millenniumprize.org/news-articles/…
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Stuart Parkin, winner of the 2014 #MillenniumTechnologyPrize revolutionized data storage with spintronics—enabling energy-efficient hard drives that power big data, cloud computing & AI. Discover how efficient storage cuts waste & supports sustainability: bit.ly/4kjQx3Z

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On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the achievements of women worldwide in every field. 💜 The only #MillenniumTechnologyPrize female winner so far is Frances Arnold, who invented directed evolution.

On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the achievements of women worldwide in every field. 💜

The only #MillenniumTechnologyPrize female winner so far is Frances Arnold, who invented directed evolution.
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Solar energy is the future. #MillenniumTechnologyPrize winner Scientia Professor Martin Green, whose silicon solar cell technology for use in solar panels and for large-scale electricity production is accelerating the transition to clean energy. 🌱⚡ #InnovationsForABetterLife

Solar energy is the future. 
#MillenniumTechnologyPrize winner Scientia Professor Martin Green, whose silicon solar cell technology for use in solar panels and for large-scale electricity production is accelerating the transition to clean energy. 🌱⚡
#InnovationsForABetterLife
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Forests are more than trees—they’re a vital source of food & nutrition! The #MillenniumTechnologyPrize honours solutions shaping a more sustainable future! 🌱 #InnovationsForABetterLife

Forests are more than trees—they’re a vital source of food &amp; nutrition!  The #MillenniumTechnologyPrize honours solutions shaping a more sustainable future! 🌱 #InnovationsForABetterLife
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Bantval Baliga’s power semiconductor breakthrough has cut global energy & fuel use dramatically. Let’s celebrate solutions that save energy & protect our planet. #EarthHour #MillenniumTechnologyPrize #InnovationsForABetterLife

Bantval Baliga’s power semiconductor breakthrough has cut global energy &amp; fuel use dramatically. Let’s celebrate solutions that save energy &amp; protect our planet. #EarthHour #MillenniumTechnologyPrize #InnovationsForABetterLife
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🌌 The rapid increase in satellite launches has led to a dangerous buildup of space debris. It's time to rethink our approach to space as a megatrend and prioritize sustainability. 🌌 ☄️ bit.ly/4bylltU #InnovationsForABetterLife

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“You have to ask for what you deserve.” Wise words from Amy Chen, Chief Innovation Officer at KONE. Her journey proves that embracing diversity & advocating for yourself are a key to success in tech. Read Amy's story: 🔗 bit.ly/3DHn83j #InnovationsForABetterLife

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🌍 This #EarthDay, let's harness technology to strengthen our resilience against climate change. From carbon capture to renewable energy, tech innovations are key. Embracing a circular economy—reduce, reuse, recycle—is vital for sustainability.

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Lulu's story encourages us to explore opportunities in tech, and not everything is coding. Lulu Zhang of KONE IT shares her journey from China to Finland, the diverse roles in tech and the importance of stepping out of comfort zones. 🔗 Read her journey: bit.ly/4iwwldA

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📢 Call for applications! We're honored to nominate candidates from Finland for #GYSS2026, connecting young researchers with top global scientists to discuss science, tech, research, and future innovations for global challenges. Read more and apply: millenniumprize.org/events/gyss-ca…

📢 Call for applications! We're honored to nominate candidates from Finland for #GYSS2026, connecting young researchers with top global scientists to discuss science, tech, research, and future innovations for global challenges. Read more and apply: millenniumprize.org/events/gyss-ca…
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Dr. #TuomoSuntola, 2018 Millennium Technology Prize winner and pioneer of #ALD, will be awarded honorary doctorate from University of Helsinki today. ALD tech has revolutionized microelectronics, enabling ultra-thin films for processors, solar cells and more. Huge congratulations!

Dr. #TuomoSuntola, 2018 Millennium Technology Prize winner and pioneer of #ALD, will be awarded honorary doctorate from <a href="/helsinkiuni/">University of Helsinki</a> today. ALD tech has revolutionized microelectronics, enabling ultra-thin films for processors, solar cells and more. Huge congratulations!
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"Finland is poised to become an energy innovation powerhouse" 🇫🇮 Professor Baliga, the latest winner of the #MillenniumTechnologyPrize for his #IGBT innovation, and Maija Liiri-Virmiala, CEO of the #TAF, write about the topic in their newest article: millenniumprize.org/news-articles/…

"Finland is poised to become an energy innovation powerhouse" 🇫🇮 Professor Baliga, the latest winner of the #MillenniumTechnologyPrize for his #IGBT innovation, and Maija Liiri-Virmiala, CEO of the #TAF, write about the topic in their newest article: millenniumprize.org/news-articles/…