Peter Sarlin makes substantial donation to strengthen AI research in Finland
The forthcoming professorships represent a significant step in strengthening the AI research ecosystem in Finland and Europe and in promoting long-term competitiveness in the field of artificial intelligence, while also supporting the activities of the international ELLIS Institute.
"In today’s world, AI is a key driver for competitiveness and growth, and Finland's success relies on world-class expertise and talent. To succeed, we must strengthen our AI capabilities in research, education, and industrial applications. My donation is intended to foster and grow an attractive environment for world-class AI expertise and breakthroughs across multiple disciplines. Together, we can accelerate Finland’s and Europe’s competitiveness on the global AI stage," says Peter Sarlin.
“Peter Sarlin’s donation significantly supports the development of AI research at Tampere University and creates a strong national network in the field. At the same time, it also represents pioneering efforts to strengthen the culture of donations in Finland,” says Keijo Hämäläinen, President of Tampere University.
"AI research plays a crucial role in our faculty. With the support of this significant funding, we plan to invite a distinguished international professor to strengthen our AI research, which encompasses both the fundamentals and applications of AI," says Jyrki Vuorinen, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University.
Foundation PS aims to continue supporting world-class AI research in Finland, with a particular focus on the activities of the PS Fellow network formed through the professorships.
