Delivers a selection of venture development programs with a local, regional or global focus, supporting entrepreneurs, startups reserchers and scientist from pre-idea stage to post-MVP growth within the regenerative blue economy. 

Through collaboration with dynamic A'Pelago ecosystem partners, the programs equip innovators, scientists and experts with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to validate solutions, build scalable ventures, secure funding, and drive sustainable impact across the blue economy.

Upcoming Programs and Opportunities

A'Pelago Initiative Pitch Challenge 2026

At A'Pelago Initiative 2026, 20 startups will present their pitches and compete for the prices. Applications are now open!

Spring 2027 Programs - Nordic Ocean Accelerator

More information about spring 2027 programs is coiming soon. In the meanwhile, you can already apply to the programs and let us know about you.

Potential participants are screened continiously.

Send a pitch

We’re excited to learn more about you, your startup or if you are someone who would like to join the ecosystem as an startup advisor. Let us know about you here

NEWS

Latest Accelerator News

Accelerator Connect Recap

28.5.2026

The A’Pelago Impact Report 2025 has been published

A’Pelago has released its Impact Report 2025, presenting the environmental, social, and economic impact created through its growing Blue Economy ecosystem across the…

Accelerator Partner News

22.4.2026

Meet the Nordic Ocean Cluster Accelerator (NOCA), developed and co-launched by A’Pelago

We are happy to announce that A’Pelago has initiated and now co-launches the Nordic Ocean Cluster Accelerator (NOCA) together with strong Nordic founding…

Accelerator

24.2.2026

New accelerator program brings together Blue Economy companies and doctoral students

A´Pelago and the Digital Waters flagship project (DIWA) are launching a collaboration by starting a business accelerator tailored to doctoral students. The accelerator…

Ongoing and Past Programs

Nordic Blue

Accelerating blue economy companies in the Nordics

2026 I Europe, Nordic I 19 Selected Ventures

Lab2Impact

Supporting scientists and researchers in become great founders

2026 I Finnish I +50 Researchers

A'Pelago Accelerator - Cohort 02

2025 I Global I 12 Selected ventures

A'Pelago Accelerator - Cohort 01

2024 I FInland I 9 Selected ventures

Our Team and Coaches includes

Alina Sippolainen

Accelerator Lead & Ecosystem Advisor

Anna Törnroos-Remes

Associate Professor, Environmental and Marine Biology, Åbo Akademi

Christine Spiten

Senior Growth Manager, Danske Growth

Dorte Krogh

Board Member, Culture transformation Strategist

Fredrik Rönnlund

Founder & CEO, Leadoo Marketing Technologies

Inka Mero

General Partner, Voima Ventures

John Kronberg

AI Engineer and People Specialist, Silo.AI

Kaj Hagros

VC investor, tech executive and advisor within digital services, media and health, Redstone VC

Klas Johansen

VC | Investment team Nordics | Co-lead , Redstone Blue

Knut Ringbom

Co-founder & Senior Advisor, Biovian

Mari Granström

CEO & Founder, Origin By Ocean

Patrik Anckar

Partner & Co-founder

Piia Maaranen

Partner, Innovestor

Pär Mickos

Senior Advisor, Skaldo Oy Ab

Rasmus Borgstrøm

Founder & Startup Growth Advisor, Blue Planet Innovators & FlowMinerals

Rebecca Sjödin

Co-Founder & Principal, node.vc

Timo Ketonen

Partner & Co-founder

Ville Valtonen

Executive Search Consultant, HRS Advisors Oy

Contact

A'Pelago Accelerator Programs are looking for bold, innovative individuals, ventures and partners ready to scale and reclaim the seas.

Questions? Reach out to:
alina@apelago.fi







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