The City of Turku is launching a competition for the Hämähäkkitontti site, seeking a high-quality hotel proposal that respects its prestigious surroundings on the banks of the River Aura, next to the citys key cultural venues. The competition is open to construction and real estate developers.
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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.
The approximately 300-pupil primary school building will also include special support small-group classrooms. In addition, the building will accommodate two pre-primary education groups.