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Ecosystem Initiative
6.3.2026

A’Pelago Initiative 2026 returns to Turku! Early Bird tickets available

On 19–20 August 2026, the A’Pelago Initiative returns to Ruissalo Shipyard in Turku, Finland, bringing together over 300 pioneers shaping the future of the…

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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 offers…

Accelerator

23.2.2026

A’Pelago launches LabOff Accelerator for researchers

A’Pelago is launching LabOff, the first business accelerator tailored to researchers. The accelerator is being piloted in collaboration with the Natural Resources Institute Finland…

Accelerator

9.2.2026

Nordic Blue 2026 program has begun: Meet This Year’s Batch

The Nordic Blue 2026 accelerator’s first bootcamp week has officially kicked off, with 19 early-stage ventures joining bootcamps in Turku and Stockholm this week.

Initiative Students

4.2.2026

Students | A’Pelago Blue Economy Academy – Applications Now Open!

Are you ready to take your first step towards a career in the Blue Economy as a startup entrepreneur, industry professional, or investor? Applications…

Accelerator Media

20.1.2026

Press Release: A’Pelago Launches the First Rotating Nordic Blue Economy Accelerator Program

The Nordic Blue Accelerator program for 2026 has officially launched.  Monday, 19 January marked an exciting milestone as A’Pelago unveiled the 2026 Nordic Blue…

Recap

12.12.2025

2025 Recap: Building the Blue Economy Ecosystem Together

2025 was the year A’Pelago entered a new phase of growth. What began as a regional movement in the Archipelago Sea has evolved into…

Accelerator Connect

13.11.2025

From Vision to Impact: Stories from the A'Pelago Accelerator Alumni

Real change starts with collaboration and the results speak for themselves. Startups that joined A’Pelago’s Nordic Blue Accelerator have turned bold ideas into tangible…

Accelerator

5.11.2025

What is Nordic Blue? 7-month equity-free Accelerator program by A'Pelago

Nordic Blue is a next-generation accelerator program designed to develop, scale, and support startups in the Nordic blue economy. After two successful programs, we…

Ecosystem

4.11.2025

Alina Strengthens Science-Based Ocean Management and Investment Expertise

The Protecting Marine Biodiversity for Nature and Humans Autum School brought together 20 participants from across Europe in Seville Spain, from 8 –…

Accelerator Media

25.9.2025

Press Release: Applications Now Open for the First Nordic Blue accelerator

Are you building a solution that restores the seas, combats marine pollution, or strengthens coastal vitality? The Nordic Blue accelerator program by A’Pelago, designed…

Decelerator

12.9.2025

A’Pelago Decelerator launches: “From Storm to Calm” first event on November 6–7, 2025

A’Pelago is expanding its ecosystem with a new concept – A’Pelago Decelerator. Designed to support entrepreneurs’ wellbeing and resilience, the Decelerator offers spaces, events,…