| Art industry |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2000 |
Joint third prize (20,000 Finnish marks) |
Artisan-Entrepreneur Päivi Laukkanen |
Hytti |
Karjalan Kauniit Puukorut (Beautiful wooden jewellery of Karelia) |
Further information
|
| Biotechnology |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 1998 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
BioTie Therapies Oy |
Turku |
Development of biotechnical drugs |
|
| 1994 |
First prize (100,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Finnzymes Oy |
Espoo |
Thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes |
|
| Building element manufacturing devices |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2004 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Rosette Systems Oy |
Nummela |
Production of Building Modules and Trusses of Light Gauge Steel by CAD-Controlled Automated Process |
Further information
|
| Construction |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2000 |
Honourable Mention |
CT Centre |
Kotka |
Renovation Network |
Further information
|
| 1999 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Lock-Wood Kuhmoinen Oy |
Kuhmoinen |
Method of processing special glued laminated timber out of small-dimensioned wood |
Further information
|
| 1997 |
First prize (100,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Aislo Oy |
Kemi |
‘Vital’ wood fiber insulators |
|
| 1995 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Rotex Oy |
Tampere |
Method for drilling in boulders and for drilling large-diameter |
|
| 1994 |
Second prize (35,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Oskar Suomi Oy |
Turku |
DOORIS Automatic door belt |
|
| Electrical engineering and optics |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 1997 |
Third prize (20,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Tutcore Oy |
Tampere |
Aluminium-free semiconductor lasers |
|
| 1997 |
Honourable Mention |
Centaurea Oy |
Nurmo |
Plastics casting technology and antistatic coating of portable explosion-protected luminaires |
|
| Food industry |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2002 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Oy Aurinkolehto Ltd |
Tohmajärvi |
Industrial production of birch sap |
Further information
|
| 2002 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Arvo-Tec Oy |
Huutokoski |
Fish farming in a recirculating water system |
Further information
|
| 1999 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Omecol Finland Oy (together with Huittisten Lihapojat Oy from Huittinen) |
Helsinki |
Method for manufacturing food products that lower the cholesterol level in blood and applications of the invention to the Balanssi product family |
Further information
|
| 1997 |
Honourable Mention |
Yosa Team: Professor Hannu Salovaara, Managing Director Merja Scharlin and Research Worker Anne-Marie Kurka |
Helsinki |
Yosa, an oat product, similar to yoghurt, with fruits |
|
| 1996 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Raisio Group plc |
Raisio |
Benecol plant stanol and vegetable margarine |
|
| 1994 |
Second prize (35,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Oy Hope Finlandia Ltd |
Kaavi |
Curing bag |
|
| Food processing |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2004 |
Honourable Mention |
Soile Puljula / Soputuote Ky |
Rovaniemi |
SOPU Folding Food Dryer |
Further information
|
| Furniture industry |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2001 |
Honourable Mention |
Juha Punta Oy |
Kisko |
Business operations based on a highly-developed standardised and modulated metal furniture system |
Further information
|
| Health care |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2002 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Stick Tech Ltd |
Turku |
everStick®, fibre reinforcement for dental use |
Further information
|
| 2001 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Sammon Hallinta Oy |
Vihti |
DIACON treatment console for at-home treatment of diabetes |
Further information
|
| 2000 |
Joint second prize (30,000 Finnish marks) |
Research Group PhD Jussi Halleen and Professor Kalervo Väänänen |
Turku |
Diagnostic method of measuring bone resorption rate from blood sample |
Further information
|
| 1997 |
Third prize (20,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Working group: Academy Professor Pertti Törmälä, Lic.Sc. Pertti Helevirta, M.Sc. (Tech.) Timo Pohjonen, Laboratory Technician Markku Tamminmäki |
Tampere |
Soluble meniscus arrow |
|
| 1997 |
Second prize (30,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Planmeca Oy |
Helsinki |
Inside mouth operable IntraCam video recording apparatus which is attachable to a dental care unit |
|
| 1997 |
Honourable Mention |
Technician Kari Nerg |
Orimattila |
Hospital bed |
|
| 1997 |
Honourable Mention |
Oy Imix Ab |
Tampere |
IMIX - Digital x-ray photography system |
|
| 1997 |
Honourable Mention |
Mega Elektroniikka Oy |
Kuopio |
FemiScan |
|
| IT and communication |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2002 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Liekki Oy |
Lohja |
Manufacturing of active optical fibres by direct nanoparticle deposition |
Further information
|
| 2002 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Codetoys Ltd |
Espoo |
WIPEX Service platform for mobile entertainment applications |
Further information
|
| 2000 |
Joint second prize (30,000 Finnish marks) |
MetaCase Consulting Oy |
Jyväskylä |
MetaEdit+ modelling program |
Further information
|
| 2000 |
Joint third prize (20,000 Finnish marks) |
Visy Oy |
Varkaus |
Imaging and Recognition of Containers |
Further information
|
| 1998 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Elma Oy Electronic Trading |
Espoo |
Solutions for electronic business-to-business trade |
|
| 1996 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
SSH Communications Security Oy |
Helsinki |
Software based on effective encryption and encrypting ways of data transmission to improve data security in Internet networks and ward off the threat posed by hackers |
|
| 1996 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Sample Rate Systems Oy |
Tampere |
Digital signal processing (DSP) -based multi-channel decoder modules for home theater applications for leading manufacturers of hifi equipment |
|
| 1995 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Elektrobit Oy |
Oulu |
Several telecommunications innovations, such as instruments for measuring and optimizing radiotelephone networks, wideband radio channel simulator and wireless pay phone |
|
| 1995 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Solid Information Technology Oy |
Helsinki |
Client/server database based on extended relational model |
|
| Lifelong learning |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2001 |
Honourable Mention |
PUTKITIIMI working group, Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc. |
Turku |
Data Bank of Learning at Work - Application of a model of interactive silent knowledge in a networked shipyard environment |
|
| Machines and equipment |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2003 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Wetend Technologies Ltd |
Savonlinna, Southern Savo |
Mixing of chemicals and additives into paper pulp by using the TrumpJet Technology |
Further information
|
| 2003 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
POM Technology Oy Ab |
Helsinki, Uusimaa |
POM - Compact wet end system for paper machines |
Further information
|
| 2003 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Green Rock Oy |
Ii, Northern Ostrobothnia |
Green Pack Sako |
Further information
|
| 2001 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Oy KWH Mirka Ab |
Jepua |
Abranet sanding disc for dust-free sanding |
|
| 2001 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
For-Man Trade Oy |
Helsinki |
Exact PipeCut saw |
Further information
|
| 1995 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Laukaan Hitsaustyö Oy |
Kuusa |
Development of three-point devices needed for coupling e.g. farm machinery to tractors |
|
| 1994 |
Second prize (35,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Mecano Group Oy |
Kajaani |
Application of machine vision to the needs of plywood industry |
|
| Material technology |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2003 |
Honourable Mention |
Wood Technology Centre Puugia, Joensuu Science Park Ltd |
Joensuu, Northern Karjala |
Development of products from thermoplastic wood |
|
| 2000 |
First prize (100,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Exel Plc |
Mäntyharju |
Exel Nordic Walker walking poles |
Further information
|
| 1998 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Rauma Materials Technology Oy |
Tampere |
Machine parts manufacturing technology based on powder metallurgy technology |
|
| 1994 |
Second prize (35,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Fibrocom Oy |
Mikkeli |
Hollow core composite lightweight construction |
|
| Measuring technology |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 1999 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Stresstech Oy |
Jyväskylä |
Quick non-destructive measuring method for quality control in production |
Further information
|
| 1999 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Dekati Oy |
Tampere |
Instrumentation for real-time measuring of fine particles |
Further information
|
| 1998 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Oy Helium Gas Research HGR Ltd. |
Jyväskylä |
Method and instrument for measuring permeability properties of materials |
|
| 1994 |
Second prize (35,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
CCM Instruments Ab |
Gottby, Åland Islands |
Ceramic pressure sensor |
|
| Medical technology |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2004 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Nexstim Oy |
Helsinki |
Touching the Brain: a Revolutionary Brain Research Method |
Further information
|
| Motor vehicle parts |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2004 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Jaspicom Oy |
Hämeenlinna |
Smart Seat - A Swivel Front Seat For Cars |
Further information
|
| Nanotechnology |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2001 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Nanoway Oy |
Jyväskylä |
Management of single-electron phenomena in nanotechnical components and products |
Further information
|
| Optics |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2003 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
FogScreen Inc. |
Seinäjoki, South Ostrobothnia |
Walk-thru Wall |
Further information
|
| Physical exercise equipment |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2004 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Startex Oy |
Holloloa |
Start Grip Tape for Cross-Country Skiing |
Further information
|
| Rubber and plastics products |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 1998 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Eko-Turbo Uusiorengas Oy |
Kestilä |
Method for retreading of tyres for recycling |
|
| Security |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 1999 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
IST International Security Technology Oy |
Helsinki |
Security device carried on a person’s wrist, WristCare |
Further information
|
| 1996 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Metorex International Oy |
Espoo |
Application of metal detectors and transillumination instrument in security and customs inspections |
|
| 1995 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Marioff Hi-Fog Oy |
Vantaa |
Fire suppression system based on water mist |
|
| 1994 |
Second prize (35,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Teletrack Oy |
Lahti |
Security system for valuable property |
|
| Social company |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2003 |
Honourable Mention |
Tervatulli Oy |
Oulu, Northern Ostrobothnia |
The Tervatulli concept, promotion of sustainable development, social entrepreneurship |
Further information
|
| Textiles and clothing |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2003 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Melocoton Oy |
Mikkeli, Southern Savo |
Biotechnological finishing process of wool textiles |
Further information
|
| 1997 |
Second prize (30,000 Finnish marks) and INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Lenkki Oy |
Kankaanpää |
‘Fenomex’ sole structure that substantially improves the warmth of the shoe |
|
| Traffic |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2001 |
INNOFINLAND Statuette and Honorary Diploma |
Etelä-Suomen Autotalo Oy |
Lahti |
MOBIVO Driving Control System for invalid cars |
Further information
|
| Welfare technology |
|
Year
|
Prize
|
Business
|
Locality
|
Innovation
|
|
| 2004 |
INNOFINLAND Prize |
Firstbeat Technologies Oy |
Jyväskylä |
Heart Beat Analysis Technology |
Further information
|
