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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,…

Initiative Media

22.8.2025

A’Pelago Initiative 2025 summary: 300 participants from 13 countries

The A’Pelago Initiative 2025 gathered the international Blue Economy community at Ruissalon Telakka in Turku on August 20–21. Under the theme “The Ocean Starts…

Accelerator Initiative

18.8.2025

Twelve Startups pitch at A’Pelago Pitch Challenge 2025 Finals

The A’Pelago Pitch Challenge 2025 culminates in its finals on August 21, 2025, during the A’Pelago Initiative Day 2 at the Ruissalo Shipyard in Turku. Twelve pioneering startups have…

Initiative Media

3.7.2025

Press Release 3.7.2025 I A’Pelago Initiative, the leading Blue Economy forum in the Baltic Sea region

PRESS RELEASE | Free for publication Ruissalon Telakka, Turku, August 20–21 – For the 3rd year in a row, A’Pelago Initiative brings together leaders,…

Connect

18.6.2025

Exclusive Insights: 3rd UN Ocean Conference Summary

Last week, A’Pelago took part in the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice. As the conference wrapped up, one thing was crystal…

Accelerator Media

13.6.2025

Ecosystem wins – A'Pelago and Accelerator 2025 Participants Featured in the Media

What began as a shared mission to strengthen the Blue Economy in the Baltic Sea region is now gaining increasing attention in national, regional,…

Accelerator Connect Initiative

3.6.2025

A’Pelago Accelerator 2025 Wraps Up: 14 Startups Driving Global Blue Economy Solutions

After six months of coaching, collaboration and capability building, the second cohort of the A’Pelago Accelerator has officially wrapped up. A sincere thank you…

Accelerator Initiative Now

16.4.2025

A’Pelago Pitch Challenge 2025 Applications Now Open!

Is your startup developing a solution that is crucial for protecting marine ecosystems, reducing marine pollution, or enhancing the vitality of archipelago areas? Or…