The A’Pelago Nordic Blue Program 2026 offers a unique combination of hands-on support, curated connections, and international exposure designed to accelerate your venture’s development in the blue economy.

Key benefits include:
▪️Hands-on support and guidance: Receive practical advice from industry experts, investors, and business developers on business validation, strategy, product development, impact management, branding, and fundraising strategy.
▪️Individualized coaching: Your team will be paired with relevant industry leaders and participate in 1-to-1 sessions with the A’Pelago team to tailor guidance to your venture’s needs.
▪️Curated matchmaking: Get introduced to the right people, from industry experts to potential investors and business developers, who can help you move your venture forward. There is also potential for follow-on investment with funds such as Redstone Blue.
▪️Global market insights: Gain a deep understanding of what it takes to scale to global blue economy markets, including market knowledge, experience, and networks.
▪️Nordic networking & field experiences: Participate in program bootcamps and field trips in Turku, Copenhagen, Trondheim, and Stockholm, connecting with both Nordic and global blue economy networks.
▪️ Full A’Pelago Ecosystem Membership: Access the A’Pelago Blue Connect platform and coworking facilities at the Blue Economy Centre in Turku, Finland, for the entire year of 2026.
▪️ Peer-learning & cohort community: Learn alongside fellow venture builders in a high-trust, open environment that encourages collaboration, exchange of knowledge, and long-term relationships.

We understand the financial and time commitment involved; this program is an investment in your venture’s growth and impact.

30.10.2026: Offboarding, online

Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation costs and visas. More info about all the bootcamps below.

The program fee is €3,000, which includes:

• 2 x Tickets to the A’Pelago Initiative 2026 (worth 1300€)
• All program sessions and site visits
• Networking opportunities across the Nordic blue economy ecosystem
• A dedicated coach for your company
• Continuous A’Pelago support throughout the program

Participants are responsible for their own travel costs to the sessions.

If you present a company registered in Denmark, your participation fee will be covered by Nordic Blue Program Partner, The Danish Water and Environment Cluster, Clean. You will receive more information about this if you are selected for the program.

• Active participation in all sessions (online and on-site)
• Engagement with coaches, and the A’Pelago team
• Preparation for bootcamps, site visits, and pitch events

The program’s value is maximized when ventures commit to the sessions and assignments.

Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

If you require a visa, please apply in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot support visa applications or cover related costs.

Below this page, you will find practical tips and guidance for travel arrangements to each Nordic program session. We will update these tips continuously throughout the program to provide the most relevant and accurate information for each location.

1. Complete the Participation Confirmation Form by 7 January 2026 here.
2. Attend the Online Kickoff on 19 January 2026 13:00-16:00 EET (Finnish time) – Participation link here
3. Following the Online Kickoff on 19 January, there will be a discussion about goals & billing options individually with the A’Pelago team either on 20th or 26th of January 2026. Book a short discussion via this Calendly link.
4. Prepare for your first bootcamps in Turku, Finland (9–10 February 2026) and Stockholm, Sweden (11–12 Feb 2026).

For more detailed information about the program, schedule, resources and other participants, join our online program platform in Blue Connect here. Remember to update a photo and intro to your profile.

We'll be updating more material about the program sessions to Blue Connect Nordic Blue area soon.

For questions or clarifications, contact: info@apelago.fi

We are committed to supporting you and ensuring your participation is smooth, productive, and rewarding.