Tuomas Riski

Tuomas Riski is a Finnish cleantech entrepreneur known for advancing wind-assisted propulsion in global shipping. With a background in physics and economics, he co-founded Norsepower and guided it to become the global leader in modern Rotor Sail technology. His work has focused on bringing scientifically validated, commercially viable solutions to the maritime sector, helping demonstrate how renewable energy can play a practical role in reducing emissions at sea.

Tuomas has contributed to international industry cooperation through his involvement with the International Windship Association and has been active in promoting collaboration between technology providers, shipowners, researchers, and financiers. His career reflects a long-term commitment to accelerating sustainable innovation across maritime value chains.

At A’Pelago Initiative 2026, Tuomas brings a deep understanding of maritime technology development, scale-up challenges, and cross-sector cooperation within the Blue Economy. His experience offers valuable perspective for regions and industries navigating the transition toward cleaner and more resilient seas.