Behind every functioning technology are thousands of hours of research. The purpose of the Cornerstone Award by TEK and TFiF is to highlight this valuable work. The Cornerstone Award is given to a person or work group that has made a particularly outstanding contribution to research in the field of technology and natural sciences. The research may be recent or decades old.
If this sounds like you or your team, nominations are open until 12 January 2025. Anyone can nominate awardees, you can even nominate yourself.
The winners will be selected by a panel of distinguished professionals from the field of technology and natural sciences. All ITU Awards will be presented in the spring of 2025.
Award criteria
The work to be rewarded
- Is a testimony to the high level of research in the field of technology and to the pioneering research done in Finland.
- Can be basic or applied research. The scientific and/or commercial merit of the research speaks for its importance to society.
- It may be recent or decades old, but its modern applications make it particularly relevant at the time of the award.
- Contributes to the well-being of the environment and/or people, and does not cause harm to either.
- Is the work of an individual researcher or a research team. When the prize is awarded consideration will also be given to the diversity of the team.
Objective of the award
- To promote appreciation of research in technology and science, and to increase interest in applying for a research career in the field
Target groups for the award
- People interested in research (in technology and science)
Prize amount
- 10 000 €
