A sincere thank you to all the startups, mentors, coaches, and partners who contributed to this year’s program. Your commitment to building practical, scalable solutions for our seas, coasts, and communities is at the heart of what the A’Pelago Accelerator is all about.
From restoring coastal ecosystems and reducing nutrient runoff to enabling clean logistics and promoting sustainable consumption, this year’s ventures took on critical challenges with determination and creativity. We would also like to extend a special thanks to our experienced facilitators and expert contributors.
This year’s A’Pelago Accelerator brought together a group of ambitious early-stage ventures committed to creating measurable Blue Economy impact. Over the course of the program, these teams received tailored coaching, hands-on guidance, and access to a supportive ecosystem of experts, mentors, and peers.
Take a look at the ventures that participated in the 2025 program here.
The program may be complete, but the journey continues. The top ventures from this year’s accelerator will present their work at the A’Pelago Initiative Pitch Challenge Finals, taking place on 21 August 2025 in Turku.
This is a rare opportunity to witness some of the most promising Blue Economy solutions in the Nordics. The event has sold out in previous years, and interest continues to grow—so we encourage early registration for those interested in attending. Secure your tickets here.
We look forward to continuing to support these ventures as they move from prototype to impact and contribute to the future of sustainable sea and coastal development.
Follow their progress and get the latest updates on Blue Connect.
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