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Accelerator Partner News

22.4.2026

Meet the Nordic Ocean Cluster Accelerator (NOCA), developed and co-launched by A’Pelago

We are happy to announce that A’Pelago has initiated and now co-launches the Nordic Ocean Cluster Accelerator (NOCA) together with strong Nordic founding…

Ecosystem Initiative

13.4.2026

Turku becomes a hub for billion-euro Blue Economy capital at A’Pelago Initiative

Around 350 participants and investment capital worth several billion euros will gather in Turku in August 2026 for A’Pelago Initiative. The event will…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…