dmitry kaminskiy , a senior partner of hong kong-based firm , is hoping his million dollar gift will trigger a new group of ` supercenternarians ' that he says research into stem cells , tissue rejuvenation and regenerative medicine will allow people to live beyond 120 - an age that has been quoted as the ` real absolute limit to human lifespan ' .
` we live in the most exciting era of human development when technologies become exponential and transformative , ' kaminskiy told dailymail.com .
` they may see the dawn of the next century if they live long enough for these transformative technologies to develop .