Startup programs
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Programs

Sting Climate Race
Sting’s Climate Race is an 8-week investor readiness program that helps early-stage Climate and EnergyTech startups sharpen their business models, validate their solutions, and gear up for growth, with support from coaches, peers, and industry experts.

Sting Core
Sting Core is a six-month, high-impact program for early-stage startups. We offers tailored coaching, funding opportunities, and access to Sweden’s top startup network
Here’s why Sting is different




Words from our founders
Where visionary entrepreneurs tackle the most pressing challenges of climate change head-on. Get access to a robust network of experts and coaching. We empower climate-focused startups to drive innovation and create sustainable solutions for a greener future.
Sting brings together Sweden’s most experienced coaches, successful entrepreneurs and dedicated investors within the climate and energy sectors.
- ClimateTech
- Sustainable Energy
- Food and Agriculture
- New Materials
- Circular Solutions and Bioeconomy

With the ever so present health issues we face today, it truly sheds light on the urgent need for innovative health tech solutions. Sting brings together some of Sweden’s most experienced coaches, successful entrepreneurs and dedicated investors within the HealthTech sector.
We support forward-thinking entrepreneurs to revolutionize the healthcare landscape. With a dedicated focus on cutting-edge technologies and impactful solutions, Sting provides unparalleled support to drive the growth and success of HealthTech startups.

Society is about supporting startups that reshape how we live, lead, and interact. Get access to coaches, experts and a network that supports your growth. We help startups committed to improving our communities and societies.
We support founders dedicated to creating societal and profitable impact through innovation in areas which include:
- Fintech and Regtech
- Proptech and Security
- Blockchain, web3 and AI
- Edtech & Creator Economy

With a steadfast commitment to DeepTech, Sting acknowledges its transformative potential that often demands a longer path to success. As a trusted long-term partner, we offer DeepTech startups unwavering support, fully recognizing the time-intensive nature of their breakthrough innovations.
Through our dedicated resources, extensive network, and patient approach, we empower these visionary ventures to navigate complexities, overcome hurdles, and ultimately realize their profound, industry-shaping impact.

Have any questions?
Browse through the FAQs to gain insights and clarity on various topics related to our organization.
If technology is the core of your business, having your tech team in-house is essential. If technology is primarily a tool to solve a problem, outsourcing development can be an option to extend capacity—though it comes with some risks.
You can refer a startup by emailing our team or using any nomination form available throughout the year. Warm intros from alumni, investors, and partners are always welcome.
Most of our events are currently invite-only and not listed publicly. However, we regularly share highlights and information about select upcoming events on our LinkedIn page and through our newsletter. To stay in the loop, make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter at sting.co/newsroom.
Each startup gets a dedicated Sting coach. In addition, you’ll access experts in sales, fundraising, product development, go-to-market, and team building.
We welcome startups from across Sweden, but participation in our programs typically requires a physical presence in Stockholm during key parts of the program.
Test Drive is a series of workshops for founders with an idea or a startup that are not quite ready to apply for our official startup programs yet. Test Drive runs 1-2 times a year and is usually sector-specific. For example, the past we’ve ran test drives focused on Climate and Energy, DeepTech, HealthTech and Blockchain innovations.
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Not ready to apply for our programs yet? No problem. Turning an idea into a viable business concept can be daunting, so here are some valuable startup resources to add fuel to your fire and get you a few steps closer to joining the Sting community.

Focus Areas
We are looking for big ideas with potential to solve real problems. In return, you’ll get access to a lifelong community that delivers more value and opens more doors than any other.
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