
Expanding the A’Pelago Ecosystem: Blue Connect & Memberships Now Available

A’Pelago is expanding its efforts to drive innovation and collaboration in the blue economy with the launch of new membership opportunities, allowing individuals, startups, and organizations to become part of this growing ecosystem. These memberships provide exclusive access to networking events, industry insights, funding opportunities, and a vibrant community committed to shaping the future of the blue economy.
In addition to launching new membership opportunities, A'Pelago introduces new Blue Connect, a strategic online collaboration platform designed for the systematic and efficient year-round collaboration. This initiative fosters radical collaboration across multiple sectors, enabling business initiatives and startups focused on sea region regeneration to emerge from anywhere in the world and gain access to research, commercialization, and financial support at any stage of growth.
Strengthening the A’Pelago Ecosystem
The launch of Blue Connect and the introduction of new memberships align with A’Pelago’s broader mission to accelerate sustainable development in the blue economy to reclaim the seas. With strong ties to academia, NGOs, investors, and businesses, the A’Pelago Ecosystem provides the ideal environment for companies and startups looking to develop innovative solutions for the blue economy.
To improve collaboration opportunities and strengthen the Ecosystem, A’Pelago has launched four membership programs and an online platform in spring 2025, providing an enhanced space for engagement and innovation.
“A'Pelago Ecosystem plays a crucial role in bringing together industry players, researchers, and investors. By leveraging our expanding network and providing tools for collaboration, we can drive innovation and impactful, sustainable development in the blue economy,” says Patrik Anckar, co-founder of A’Pelago.

Today, the A'Pelago Ecosystem brings together over 500 organizations to foster collaboration and catalyzing business initiatives to restore and reclaim the seas.
Blue Connect - a platform for the blue economy
Blue Connect serves as a central meeting point for professionals engaged in sea-related industries, offering:
- Networking opportunities with experts, businesses, and institutions dedicated to sustainable marine innovations.
- Access to industry insights, funding opportunities, and expert knowledge.
- A platform for showcasing projects and discovering new collaborations.
- Participation in discussions and events shaping the future of sustainable blue economy businesses.
As of today, the Blue Connect network consists of a wide range of public and private businesses and organizations, market segments and economic sectors, research institutions, NGOs, and public authorities. Members gain access to strategic insights and the latest global blue economy community news, with the network gathering annually at the A’Pelago Initiative.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of the Blue Economy
We invite all stakeholders in the blue economy to explore the possibilities offered by our new membership options and Blue Connect. By joining A’Pelago’s growing ecosystem, members gain access to unique collaboration opportunities, industry insights, strategic connections at Blue Connect Platform and event that drive innovation to reclaim the seas.
You can now explore our membership options and purchase one by joining the ecosystem on our website here. By purchasing a ticket to the 2025 initiative on August 20-21, you will receive an A'Pelago Ecosystem Activist membership.
For more information about opportunities within A’Pelago’s ecosystem and Blue Connect :
Patrik Anckar
Co-founder, A’Pelago
patrik.anckar@apelago.fi
Alina Sippolainen
Ecosystem development
alina@apelago.fi
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