Kari-Hannu Olavi Knuutila

Tekniikan Akatemia -säätiö sr, also known as Technology Academy Finland (TAF), is based in Helsinki, Finland. The CEOs of the Finnish company are Mikko Salaspuro and Ainomaija Susanna Haarla. TAF awards the €1 million Millennium Technology Prize and organizes associated events and initiatives. The private company provides an international meeting ground for corporate life, academia, and policymakers, and promotes Finland's position in the community. The Millennium Technology Prize is the world's most prestigious award for breakthrough innovations that improve the quality of people's lives.

Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy provides technology solutions and innovation services. It offers its services in the sectors of bioeconomy, health and wellbeing, digital society, sustainable city, low carbon energy, technology industry, business development, and research infrastructure. The company was founded on January 16, 1942 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

Outotec Oyj engages in the provision of technology solutions and services that supports the entire life cycles of processes, including operation and maintenance. It operates through the following segments: Minerals Processing; and Metals, Energy and Water. The Mineral Processing segment provides suitable mineral processing solutions from pre-feasibility studies to complete plants and life cycle services. The Metal, Energy and Water Segments gives sustainable solutions for metal processing, renewable energy production, and industrial water treatment. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.