Dr. Jussi Rasku, Postdoctoral Researcher at Tampere University and Vice-Head of GPT-Lab (Tampere University), has been awarded the Seinäjoki Technology Award 2026 by the Alfred Kordelin Foundation´s Seinäjoki Fund.
About the award:
The Seinäjoki Technology Award is granted annually by the Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s Seinäjoki Fund to recognize individuals and organizations in hashtag#South Ostrobothnia who have significantly advanced technological expertise and applied innovations in practice. Its aim is to encourage the development of technology-driven solutions that strengthen regional business, research, and innovation.
This prestigious recognition highlights Dr.Jussi’s exceptional ability to bridge cutting-edge research and real-world impact from generative AI and machine learning to practical software solutions that create tangible value for industry and society.
His work goes beyond academia:
-Advancing AI-driven innovation and system optimization
– Supporting regional development and RDI collaboration
– Empowering companies through applied AI via entrepreneurship
– Building communities that nurture future tech talent
The entire GPT-Lab team warmly congratulates Dr. Jussi Rasku on this remarkable achievement, we are incredibly proud to have him as part of our team!
🔗 Read more from Alfred Kordelin Foundation´s official announcement: here
🔗 News release from Into Seinäjoki website: here
🔗 Yle news story: here
