LATEST NEWS
17.10.2011
FINNISH DEVELOPERS OF SOLAR ENERGY TO RECEIVE AWARDS IN VAASA TODAY
Millennium Distinction Awards for three companies and two researchers. Read more
21.9.2011
MILLENNIUM DISTINCTION AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO LEADING FINNISH SCIENTISTS AND GROWTH COMPANIES
Awards celebrate Finnish innovations and technological achievements. Read more
12.8.2011
HIGH-LEVEL CANDIDATES IN PURSUIT OF THE 2012 MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE
Almost 40 candidates have been nominated for the Prize. Read more
4.7.2011
STEPHEN FURBER’S CURRENT PROJECT IS UNEARTHING BRAIN SECRETS
SpiNNaker project simulates the functions of the human brain. Read more
30.5.2011
MILLENNIUM YOUTH CAMP BRINGS FUTURE EXPERTS FROM 22 COUNTRIES TO FINLAND
MY Campers have the opportunity to meet professor Stephen Furber. Read more
6.4.2011
SUCCESSFUL ENGINEER ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM OF KEEPING UP WITH CURRENT KNOWLEDGE
Technological know-how is now at risk of being outdated just 5–7 years after someone graduates. Read more
17.3.2011
THE FIRST INNOVATION RECOGNISED BY THE MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE HAS COME OF AGE
"The web is not all done; this is just the tip of the iceberg," says Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Read more
15.3.2011
THIRTY TALENTED TEENAGERS FROM 22 COUNTRIES SELECTED FOR THE 2011 MILLENNIUM YOUTH CAMP
Girls will be in the majority this year Read more
1.2.2011
MY CAMPERS OFFERED STUDY OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
100 young people from 43 countries go through to the second round Read more
27.1.2011
THE 2010 GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS BOOSTING SCIENTIFIC INTERCHANGE BETWEEN FINLAND AND SWITZERLAND
7.1.2011
INTERNATIONAL SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE 2012 MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE APPOINTED
17.12.2010
PROFESSOR MIKKO HUPA: THE 21ST CENTURY IS THE CENTURY OF ENERGY
Of the many global challenges, energy is the first. Read more
29.11.2010
MY CAMPER JARKKO ETULA FOUND A CONGENIAL MENTOR IN PROFESSOR GRÄTZEL
The 19-year-old Jarkko participated in the first MY Camp in June 2010. Read more
21.10.2010
PRESIDENT & CEO OF TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY FINLAND COMMENTS ON EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA BOARD REPORT
The report includes ten recommendations for optimising Europe's research, innovation and science base. Read more
13.10.2010
THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE 2011 MILLENNIUM YOUTH CAMP STARTS ON 15 OCTOBER 2010
30.9.2010
MILLENNIUM YOUTH FORUM - FUN ACTIVITIES AND THE ADVICE OF TOP RESEARCHERS FOR FUTURE SCIENTISTS
23.9.2010
PETRI TUOMI-NIKULA: THE MILLENNIUM PRIZE STRENGTHENS FINLAND'S BRAND
Year 2012 is a showcase for Finland. Read more
23.8.2010
MEET THE 2010 MILLENNIUM WINNER AT THE MILLENNIUM YOUTH FORUM
The MY Forum event is free of charge. Read more
22.6.2010
MILLENNIUM DRAW WINNER FOUND
Technology Academy Finland congratulates the new owner of the mini laptop! Read more
21.6.2010
CHALLENGE TO MY CAMPERS: SAVE THE WORLD!
The next MY Camp will be held in the summer of 2011. Read more
14.6.2010
2010 MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE AWARD CEREMONY - WATCH THE VIDEO!
The Winner of the Grand Prize was announced at a festive Award Ceremony in Helsinki. Read more
14.6.2010
BASIC NEEDS COME FIRST
"Grätzel focuses on the most basic challenge: replacing fossil fuels," says Dr. Kevin Tabor from G24i. Read more
13.6.2010
FINNS ALSO WELCOME!
Who might the Finnish Laureates be? Professor Nieminen answers. Read more
11.6.2010
EXXON EX-DIRECTOR: WE THOUGHT GRÄTZEL'S WORK WOULD NEVER SCALE UP
Exxon ex-R&D Director apologised to Grätzel for not believing in him. Read more
11.6.2010
MY CAMP BRINGS STUDENTS TOGETHER TO SOLVE GLOBAL PROBLEMS
Millenniun Youth Camp provides visions for the future. Read more
11.6.2010
READ MATH – IT OPENS UP THE WHOLE WORLD
Mathematics is the course to take. It is a thinking tool for many other sciences as well, the winners recommend. Read more
10.6.2010
BUILD YOUR OWN SOLAR PANEL
You can build your own experimental dye-sensitized solar cell using easy to get materials, like berries. Read more
10.6.2010
THE MEN BEHIND MILLENNIUM
Mr. Paavo Lipponen and Arthur J. Collingsworth were happy to see their idea in progress. Read more
10.6.2010
”INNOVATIONS ARE HARD TO FOLLOW”
It is always a tough challenge for a journalist to write about innovations for broad audience, says Kexin Xu from China Business Weekly Read more
9.6.2010
PROFESSOR GRÄTZEL WINS THE 2010 MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY GRAND PRIZE FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS
9.6.2010
FROM CONSUMPTION TO CONTRIBUTION
Consumption is changing after recession. We don’t need anything that is technically possible to be manufactured. Read more
9.6.2010
INNOVATION DRIVERS – AND KILLERS
Innovation is often accidental, but it can also be cultured and nurtured, as well as killed, Read more
9.6.2010
POWER TO ALL
Australian Dyesol International utilizes Professor Michael Grätzel’s innovation for example in power producing windows. Read more
9.6.2010
ARM INSIDE
ARM holdings uses Professor Stephen Furber’s innovation, the ARM microprocessor. 20 billion processors sold so far. Read more
9.6.2010
NOT THE IPAD-KILLER?
An innovator needs patience. Soon to be launched plastic electronic touch screen reader, called QueReader, is based on the 20 years old innovation by Sir Richard Friend. Read more
8.6.2010
A VIEW FROM THE AUDIENCE: REFRESHING!
Aaro Cantell was very taken by the enthusiasm that scientists shared towards their research work and their bold belief towards technology. But engineers seem to have an image problem. Read more
8.6.2010
"SCIENCE NEEDS GROWTH"
“No growth means no jobs and no research and development”, says Millennium Technology Prize laureate Sir Richard Friend. Read more
8.6.2010
MY MILLENNIUM STORY - HOW DID I CHOOSE TO BE A SCIENTIST?
Curiosity and interest to natural sciences has been the main motivator for all the Millennium Technology Prize laureates since childhood. Read more
7.6.2010
MILLENNIUM-LAUREATES IN A PRESS CONFERENCE IN FINLAND - WATCH THE VIDEO!
How did the Laureates choose a career in research? Read more
7.6.2010
PROFESSOR FRIEND IS THE MILLENNIUM PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2010
The public would have given the EUR 800,000 Grand Prize to plastic electronics. Read more
3.6.2010
MILLENNIUM WINNER´S STUDIA GENERALIA LECTURE ON 10 JUNE
The Millennium Winner gives an open lecture about the birth and development of his innovation. Read more
1.6.2010
HARRI KOPOLA: PLASTIC ELECTRONICS - DRIVING DISRUPTIONS TO ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS
The next big smart systems' revolution is from silicon to plastic and printed electronics. Read more
1.6.2010
MILLENNIUM CAMPAIGN: ELECTRICITY IS THE GREATEST INNOVATION OF ALL TIME
Electricity has had the most profound impact on people’s lives. Read more
30.5.2010
MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE 2010 - FROM NOMINATIONS TO THE AWARD CEREMONY
The winner of the 2010 Millennium Technology Prize will be announced on 9 June. Read more
24.5.2010
PETER LUND: ARE WE AT THE VERGE OF AN ENERGY REVOLUTION?
Not incremental but radical innovations will lead the way to a sustainable world. Read more
19.5.2010
TATU KOLJONEN: THE ARM INNOVATION - HALF BUSINESS, HALF TECHNOLOGY
ARM is a European success story in the semiconductor world otherwise dominated by American and Asian companies. Read more
10.5.2010
MILLENNIUM CAMPAIGN: ELECTRICITY LEADS POLL OF GREATEST INNOVATION OF ALL TIME
The poll closes on 28 May 2010. Read more
5.5.2010
MILLENNIUM PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED DURING TECHNOLOGY WEEK IN JUNE
Which Laureate deserves EUR 800,000? Read more
26.4.2010
MILLENNIUM CAMPAIGN ON A QUEST FOR THE GREATEST INNOVATION OF ALL TIME
Which innovation has most significantly improved people's quality of life? Read more
23.4.2010
MILLENNIUM LAUREATES IN LONDON: LABORATORY SURPRISES KICK-START INDUSTRIES
Some of the world's greatest innovations are arrived at unexpectedly. Read more
20.4.2010
RISTO NIEMINEN: FROM SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY TO TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGH
Professor Nieminen elaborates on the selection criteria of the 2010 Laureates. Read more
19.4.2010
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2010 MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE LAUREATES – WATCH THE VIDEO!
The 2010 Millennium Technology Prize Laureates were announced in Helsinki, Finland, on Wednesday 14 April 2010. Read more
14.4.2010
LAUREATES NAMED FOR 2010 MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY PRIZE
Three scientists have been shortlisted for the world’s largest technology award. Read more
