The six-month accelerator closed applications on August 31, with most submissions coming from Europe and North America.
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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).
Womens Health Hub Finland and Eir Accelerator are coordinated by Business Turku. The program will launch on 18th November 2026 with a side event at the Slush conference, hosted by Innovestor.
The call is open to startups with at least one international team member and a clear ambition to validate and scale their business in new markets from Finland.