The VinFuture Prize, unlike other science prizes, it focuses on the combination of scientific and humanitarian outcomes with nominations centred on the most urgent challenges facing humanity and the role of science and technology in helping address them. Through its Special Prize for Women, the Foundation is hoping to start a revolution in the way we value, reward, and recognise female scientists. But it’s also to cultivate, nurture and ignite a passion and belief among anyone around the world who may be interested in pursuing a career in STEM.