Accelerator 2027 programs
Apply to our 2027 Accelerator programs: Northern Blue, NOCA, Lab2Impact and Blue Economy Studio.
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A’Pelago is the driver of Blue economy in Finland and the Baltic Sea region
We have built the Baltic Sea region’s leading blue economy ecosystem. We catalyze and provide support for startups, investors, enterprises, experts, and ecosystem partners aiming to one shared goal: reclaiming the sea.
A'Pelago Initiative 2027
A'Pelago Initiative "The Ocean Engagement" event on 18-19.8.2027 at Ruissalon Telakka, Turku. Super Early bird tickets available now.
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Join the Baltic Sea Region’s leading Blue Economy ecosystem with over 2800 professionals.
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How we Reclaim the Seas
We reclaim the sea through four paths: A’Pelago Initiative events and Blue Connect platform connects the ecosystem, A’Pelago Accelerator empowers sustainable start-ups, our Archipelago Venues foster collaboration, and A’Pelago Decelerator supports resilient leadership.
This is how we restore ecosystems, create growth and jobs, and promote innovation that benefits our seas locally and globally.
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A'Pelago Accelerator
Growth Programs | Empowerment for Blue Development
Are you an entrepreneur, researcher, or a member of a startup, spinoff or scale up team with a scalable blue economy innovation? If you answered yes, you are the right one to apply for the A'Pelago Accelerator programs. The programs supports the journey of science-based blue economy businesses from shallow waters to the global seas.
Startups and entrepreneurs at any stage can reach out to us about different opportunities by filling out this form.
The leading Blue Economy event in the baltic sea
A'Pelago Initiative
Meet I Learn I Collaborate
The A'Pelago Initiative is a Blue Economy event based in Finland, designed for people who want meet, learn and collaborate with founders, experts and investors who are taking initiative to reclaim the sea in the Blue economy field.
Since our 1st event in 2023, more than 840 founders, researchers, experts and investors have brought insights, initiated collaboration and exchanged ideas to reclaim the seas.
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Blue Connect & Blue Economy centre
Network | Insights
The A'Pelago Ecosystem unites people and organizations across the blue economy, fosters collaboration and catalyzes business initiatives to reclaim the sea. We launched our Ecosystem platform Blue Connect in 2025, join us here.
Astra - Blue Economy Centre
The Astra campus now houses the new Blue Economy Centre, dedicated to advancing the development of the Blue Economy. A’Pelago has moved in alongside other pioneering Blue Economy companies, marking the beginning of a new era of collaboration and innovation.
From storm to calm
A'Pelago Decelerator
Beyond Achievement | Discover Balance
Decelerator is A’Pelago’s new conecpt that supports entrepreneurs and leaders in pausing and strengthening themselves as individuals. The events provide space to slow down, recover, and find direction in a sustainable way. The next Jarruttamo event will take place in November 2026 in Utö, Finland.
What do we do & what is blue economy?
We catalyse science-based Blue economy solutions from shallow waters into scalable businesses for global sea regions
According to the World Bank, the Blue economy is the "sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem." The European Commission defines it as "All economic activities related to oceans, seas and coasts.
The world’s blue areas, the seas, are fundamental enablers of life. They offer powerful solutions that can help us achieve a needed regenerative global economy.
"The ocean economy is worth between $3 and $6 trillion and offers opportunities to build resilience. Business related to the use of the oceans provides the livelihoods of approximately 3 billion people", says UNCTAD in the latest report Trade and Environment Review.
A'Pelago, founded in the Archipelago in Southwest Finland, is an impact-driven catalyst of Blue economy innovation, business solutions and investments. Through our four operation areas: we raise awareness of sea impact business practices, build collaborations and support scaling of startups, spinoffs and new business initiatives in the growing Blue economy.
“The Blue Economy is a strong and growing set of dynamic and competitive industries, contributing around EUR 250 billion to the EU economy and employing nearly 5 million people. It offers a wealth of opportunities for innovation, economic diversification, job creation, competitiveness, climate neutrality and sustainability.”
What we offer our Ecosystem members
For Supporters
Join the Blue Economy movement and showcase your commitment to sustainability. Connect with innovators and experts, take part in inspiring events, gain insights into trends and solutions, and use the Blue Connect platform to engage year-round.
For Startups
Gain structured coaching, peer learning, and access to workspaces, researchers, and funding support. Meet investors, pitch your ideas, and gain visibility across the Blue Economy and Sea region.
For Investors
Access promising Blue Economy ventures early, from pioneering startups to science-driven growth companies. Connect with entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders, and co-create solutions for the future.
For Partners
Boost your visibility in the Blue Economy, share expertise, host workshops, and speak at events. Use Blue Connect to network, publish content, and initiate collaborations for sustainable impact.
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