A'Pelago Experience

Name: A'Pelago Experience
Address: Blue Economy Centre, PorthaninKatu 3, Parainen, 20500, FI
Telephone: +358400831205

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A'Pelago Experience

A‘Pelago is the leading blue economy ecosystem in the Baltic Sea Region Business from Deep Science in Shallow Waters to Global Solutions.

We are convinced by the fact that deep knowledge and science-based businesses can crack the biggest challenges of the Baltic Sea Region. Hence, A'Pelago helps business initiatives that solve the biggest challenges of the Archipelago Sea Region get from idea to impact faster. This we do by operating in three focus areas which offer you chances to go to, live in and think about the archipelago and to be a part of solutions for it. A'Pelago Experience
Remote Work Spaces | Tailored Events

A'Pelago Initiative
Annual Event Series | Forum for Archipelago Sea Region Community

A'Pelago Accelerator
Startup Accelerator Program | Growth Empowerment

08/09/2026

Every A’Pelago Initiative needs someone who can hold the stage, keep the programme flowing, create the right atmosphere and make people feel welcome. For us, that person has been André Noël Chaker, MySpeaker.

André has moderated three out of four of our Initiative events, bringing professionalism, warmth and plenty of humour to every stage. His ability to carry an entire day of programming gives our small team the freedom to focus on everything happening behind the scenes.

But what we appreciate most is that André has never just been a moderator. He has truly thrown himself into the A’Pelago spirit: from jumping into the sea in Keilaniemi last year to collect litter for our Initiative launch video, to performing "Mies, Jolle Ei Koskaan Tapahdu Mitään" in French at the Initiative Dinner! 🇫🇷

So we wanted to create a small memory and a lasting thank you. Together with artist Minna Kristiina Pietarinen, we gave André a portrait painted especially for him.

Minna was also part of this year’s A’Pelago Initiative, where she created a lighthouse community painting together with our participants. The lighthouse became a beautiful symbol of the Initiative, shining a light on the true state of the Baltic Sea and reminding us that we all have a role to play in its future. 🩵

Thank you, André, for being such an important part of the A’Pelago journey. And thank you, Minna, for turning our appreciation into something we can keep.

A’Pelago Initiative is about people, connection and doing things together. We are the ocean. 🌊💙

— The A’Pelago team: Timo, Sini, Patrik, Alina, Matilda

📸 Third picture from A'Pelago Initiative 2026: .nieminen
📸 Fourth picture from A'Pelago Initiative 2026: @ Mathias Kerke

31/08/2026

🌊𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗱 €𝟭 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘁? We asked this question at A’Pelago Initiative 2026.

The answers reflected just how broad the opportunity is: blue food, biodiversity, data, women’s health, restoration technology, regenerative food systems, renewable energy, new shipping fuels, blue agriculture, nature positive solutions and more.

There wasn’t just one answer and that’s why bringing the Blue Economy together matters. The Blue Transition isn’t one problem to solve. It’s an entire ecosystem of challenges and opportunities, spanning industries, technologies, investors, companies, researchers and communities.

At A’Pelago Initiative, we create a space for different perspectives to meet, connecting ideas with capital, solutions with partners and people with opportunities to create change.

The Blue Transition needs an ecosystem that works together. If you’re part of the A’Pelago ecosystem, we’re grateful to have you with us. 💙

So, if you had €1 billion to invest in the Blue Transition:
Where would you put it? 👇

25/08/2026

🌊 𝟑𝟓𝟎 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝟐𝟎 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝟏𝟎𝟎+ 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫–𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

That’s a wrap on A’Pelago Initiative 2026 – We Are the Ocean, held in Turku on 19–20 August. 🙌

Over two days at Ruissalon Telakka - Åbo Båtvarv, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, researchers and policymakers came together to turn ideas and opportunities into connections, collaborations and concrete action.

𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

🚀 A’Pelago opened applications for three new Blue Economy accelerator programmes for 2027, supporting companies in internationalisation, commercial validation and growth. More here: https://lnkd.in/eJ_24Xwt

💶 Redstone announced the first close of its new €25 million Blue Fund, strengthening the investment landscape for ocean and maritime innovation.

🤝 100+ pre-booked investor–startup meetings connected companies and investors from across Europe through our international matchmaking programme, organised together with Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Finland and Business Turku.

🏆 NIDO Contech won the A’Pelago Pitch Challenge, taking home the win after pitching alongside an impressive group of Blue Economy ventures.

🌍 20 countries represented and 38 event partners contributing to the ecosystem.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their expertise, made connections, pitched ideas and helped make A’Pelago Initiative 2026 happen. 💙

🗞️ Read full press release here: https://www.apelago.fi/press-release-apelago-initiative-2026-brought-together-350-blue-economy-leaders-in-turku/

And we’re already looking ahead…

🌊 A’Pelago Initiative 2027 | The Ocean Engagement
📍 Ruissalon Telakka, Turku
📅 Save the Date: 18–20 August 2027

Super Early Bird tickets are now available: https://www.apelago.fi/events/apelago-initiative-2027/

20/08/2026

🏆 A’Pelago Initiative 2026 Pitch Challenge Winner: NIDO! 🎉

Huge congratulations to Nido, who has been part of the A’Pelago Nordic Blue Accelerator programme this year, making this win a fantastic milestone in their journey with the A’Pelago ecosystem.

From an incredible field of Blue Economy ventures, Nido Contech stood out with their bold solution and vision for the future of the built environment.

A big thank you to all the participating teams, our investor jury and everyone who helped make the Pitch Challenge happen.

The future of the Blue Economy is being built by bold founders. And today, Nido Contech took the win! 🏆 Congratulations, Loretxu & Karina 💙

20/08/2026

🌊 Day 2 of A’Pelago Initiative 2026 is well underway!

We started the morning by turning yesterday’s energy and insights into action, focusing on one of the biggest questions facing the Blue Economy: how do we unlock the capital needed to turn ocean solutions into scalable businesses?

We heard an inspiring keynote from Lauri Reuter, followed by a thought provoking panel on Balancing Return, Risk & Impact, with moderator Kristiina Michelsson, Sagar Tandon, Jaani Pietikäinen, Simona Chiavassa and Klas Johansen.

We also opened applications for our 2027 programmes (stay tuned for more😉), heard exciting launch news about the Redstone Blue fund's first closing, and kicked off the A’Pelago Pitch Challenge! 🚀

⏭️ 18 startups are taking the stage across four categories: Marine Biomaterials, Blue Food & Coastal Innovation, Ocean Tech and Maritime Solutions. The first four ventures took on the Marine Biomaterials category this morning, with James Hughes setting the scene for the opportunities ahead.

Then it was time to dive deeper. 💡

Our Deep Dives brought participants together to explore AI powered matchmaking for the Baltic Sea, real world research challenges, intellectual property and how investors assess startup teams beyond the pitch.

And of course, there was time for lunch, conversations, matchmaking and meeting the startups at their booths. 🤝

The Pitch Challenge continues this afternoon. More to come! 🚀

We Are The Ocean. 💙

20/08/2026

🌊 Last night, after a full day of ideas, discussions, Deep Dives, matchmaking and new connections, we gathered for the Initiative Dinner. A chance to slow down, continue the conversations and celebrate the people bringing the Blue Economy forward. ✨

We also had the chance to hear the official “We Are The Ocean” song, written by our co-founder Timo Ketonen and performed by MPB, as well as “Go A’Pelago Go” by Dines Juhl Barsøe from Just-measure ApS, one of the participants in our Nordic Blue 2026 cohort. 🎶

An evening filled with great food, inspiring conversations and new connections across sectors, industries and borders. 🤝

And this morning, we’re back at it for Day 2. More ideas, more encounters and more opportunities to turn our connection to the ocean into action.

This is what A’Pelago is all about: bringing the right people together to create what comes next.

We Are The Ocean.💙

19/08/2026

The afternoon was where we got hands-on.

After lunch, A’Pelago Initiative 2026 moved into a series of Deep Dives, bringing together experts and practitioners to explore some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the Blue Economy!

Simultaneously, pre-booked 1-to-1 matchmaking meetings took place, creating space for more focused conversations, new connections and potential collaborations. 🤝

🌊 12.00–13.00 | Deep Dives
From Storytelling for Ocean & Business and Marine Materials to Decarbonising Shipping — three focused sessions designed for learning, discussion and exchange.

💡 13.00–14.00 | More Deep Dives
Explore Biodiversity & Nature Positive Measures, AI for Ocean and Blue Food — bringing together perspectives from research, business, technology and investment.

Then, at 14.00, we turn to the bigger picture:

⚙️ Industry, Capital & Collaboration
How do we innovate and scale ocean solutions in Finland and the Nordics? André Noël Chaker opened the session, followed by a deep dive into marine bio-based chemicals with Karoliina Joensuu and Mari Granström, and a panel on Corporate Venturing & Spin-offs.

🤝 At 15.00, Jonathan Hed and Annamari Arrakoski-Engardt, Ph.D explored how cross-sector alliances and foundations can accelerate systems change.

And then, we brought it back to where change ultimately begins: people.

Mikko Leskelä took the stage for Reflect & Make Change — a forward-looking perspective on leadership, responsibility and courage in transformation.

We Are The Ocean💙

19/08/2026

Today is the day. The doors are open. 🌊

A’Pelago Initiative 2026 is officially underway, bringing together 350+ Blue Economy pioneers, businesses, researchers, investors, policymakers and changemakers around one shared question: how do we turn our connection to the ocean into action?

We’re kicking off the day with Archipelago Stories and an opening show by Turun Musiikkijuhlat, followed by a welcome from Patrik Anckar and video greetings from Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah.

Then, we dive straight into the heart of the day:

🌊 Ocean Literacy & Economy
Turning awareness into action with Sanna Thimmig - Johansen and exploring the next wave of Blue Growth with Sindre Østgård

🤝 Blue Economy collaboration
A perspectives panel on Driving the Blue Economy, moderated by Christine Spiten, with Maria Laamanen, Tuomas Riski and Lena Bergström

And throughout the day:
🎤 International keynote speakers
💡 Deep Dive workshops
🚀 Startup showcase & A’Pelago Pitch Challenge
🤝 International matchmaking
🌅 Networking Dinner

Two days of ideas, conversations, connections and action, all centred around the ocean and the people shaping its future. We Are The Ocean! 💙

19/08/2026

The A'Pelago Initiative 2026 has officially begun 💙 ⚓

Last night, we gathered aboard Suomen Joutsen at Forum Marinum, one of Finland’s most iconic maritime landmarks, to welcome speakers, partners, investors and guests ahead of two inspiring days dedicated to innovation, collaboration and the future of our oceans. 🌊

Thank you to our speakers, Piia Elo, Mayor of Turun kaupunki - Åbo stad - City of Turku, Kristiina Kukkohovi, CEO of Visit Turku Archipelago, Ulla Teräs, CEO at Forum Marinum, Patrik Anckar of APelago & to our chef Jouni Kuru

07/08/2026

💦 Meet our Nordic Blue 2026 startup: WAI Water Intelligence. WAI (which means water in Māori) has developed a portable water analysis system that enables anyone to collect high-quality water quality data directly in the field. Combined with a mobile app and cloud platform, every measurement is automatically geotagged and stored for mapping, modelling and better decision-making.

Today, most rivers, streams and agricultural drainage ditches are not monitored, leaving critical nutrient hotspots undiscovered. WAI makes it easy and affordable to collect thousands of in-situ measurements – building the evidence needed to reduce nutrient runoff, combat eutrophication, and better understand our waters from source to sea.

They are currently looking for:
⮕ Pilot partners in agriculture, water management, restoration and environmental monitoring
⮕ Research organizations, municipalities, NGOs and companies interested in collecting more water quality data
⮕ Impact investors and strategic partners advancing environmental monitoring and water intelligence

Meet WAI at Initiative 2026, Day 2: Investor & Startup Day on 20.8.2026
🎟️ Final tickets available: https://www.apelago.fi/events/apelago-initiative-2026-we-are-the-ocean/

Osoite

Blue Economy Centre, PorthaninKatu 3
Parainen
20500

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+358400831205

Nettisivu

https://www.apelago.fi/

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