Blue Economy Centre
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.
Key functions:
- ACCELERATOR BASECAMP
- SCIENCE HUB
- BLUE VC FUND
- SPACENT Workspaces
Book a hot desk for a day or a Meeting room for up to 10 people
You can use Spacent without a full membership by downloading the app (from the App Store or Google Play) and starting with their Free Plan, which lets you book spaces and pay-per-use. You can search for Porthaninkatu 3 or "Astra" or "Blue Economy Centre"
Workstation (12) in a shared office space with access to two silent rooms, as well as a shared kitchen area equipped with a coffee machine, all necessary cutlery, and refrigerators. The workstation includes an electric desk and adjustable chairs.
2x Meeting rooms for 10 people with Samsung screen and Genelec soundsystem.
“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.
