Blue Economy Centre
The Astra campus building has opened in november 2025
Blue Economy Centre
The Astra campus building, built by the Åbo Akademi University Foundation in Turku, houses the new Blue Economy Centre, which focuses on advancing the development of the blue economy. The Turku-based investment company Aboa Advest has brought together various actors from the blue economy sector within the centre's premises.
The centre opened in November 2025, and we welcome you to an Open House on 12.11.2025, RSVP here.
Key functions:
- ACCELERATOR BASECAMP
- SCIENCE HUB
- BLUE VC FUND
- SPACENT Workspaces
“We focus on sustainable, ocean-related business activities, which often require the construction of new value chains. That is why we are especially pleased to develop and strengthen A’Pelago’s ecosystem with the launch of the Blue Economy Centre. The centre will serve as a critical hub for our operations. The proximity to other actors in Astra enables quick and creative solutions that combine entrepreneurial, scientific, and financial aspects,”
Says Patrik Anckar, co-founder and CEO of A’Pelago.