The Millennium Technology Prize (Finnish: Millennium-teknologiapalkinto; formerly known as the Walter Ahlström Prize) is the largest technology prize in the world. It is awarded once every two years by Technology Academy Finland, an independent fund established by Finnish industry and the Finnish state in partnership. The prize is presented by the President of Finland. It is awarded in recognition of technological innovations that contribute to the improved quality of human life and encourage sustainable development. The prize was inaugurated in 2004.
Read more about Millennium Technology Prize: The Prize, International Selection Committee 2009–2010, Winners
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