The six-month Helsinki Blue Economy Studio will connect Finnish and international growth companies with investors, maritime industry players and research networks. Applications are already open, with the program set to begin in February 2027.
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The first edition of the Finnish competition received 148 applications from 21 countries. SisuSemi secured 25,000 euros and will represent Turku at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley, while Sealevä received 10,000 euros to advance the development of biomaterials made from seaweed waste.
The six-month accelerator closed applications on August 31, with most submissions coming from Europe and North America.
APelago Initiative 2026 brought together nearly 350 entrepreneurs, business leaders, researchers, investors, public policymakers and other actors in the Blue Economy in Ruissalon Telakka, Turku, on August 19 and 20.
As many as 40% of participants are travelling to Finland from more than 20 countries to share expertise, build partnerships, and develop new solutions to the challenges facing our oceans and society.
This programme helps early-stage teams and individuals explore whether their idea, research, or technology has strong potential in security, resilience and deep technology (including dual-use applications).