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Join our seminar on March 17th!

Welcome to join us for a seminar all about how your startup can secure soft funding.

Hear from experts at Almi, RISE and Energimyndigheten about soft financing that's available for early-stage startups like yours.
You'll get the opportunity to ask questions directly.

This seminar is hosted by Sting's business coaches and open to all founders.

The workshop is fully digital.

Sign up for the seminar here

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Agenda 12:00 - 13:30
(last 30 min optional breakout per vertical)

  • Short intro to Sting
  • Almi presentation
  • RISE presentation
  • Energimyndigheten presentation
  • Optional Q&A
    - breakout rooms per vertical healthtech / deeptech / climate & energy

Sting Coaches at this event:‍

Raoul Stubbe,  DeepTech
Olof Berglund, Health & Life Science
Jonas Lindqvist, Space & Defence
Ulrika Tornerefelt, Climate & Energy
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Sting Test Drive programs:

For DeepTech projects

Sting Test Drive - DeepTech

Application Deadline: March 29th 2026
Program Period: 14/4 - 26/5  2026
About: Helping DeepTech researchers, students and entrepreneurs explore the commercial potential of their innovations.
Contact: Raoul Stubbe
Co-funded by: EU/ERDF and Region Stockholm

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For Health & Life Science projects

Sting Test Drive - Health & Life Science

Application Deadline: March 29th 2026
Program Period: 14/4 - 26/5  2026
About: Guiding innovative HealthTech concepts and help them transform their ideas into societal impact.
Contact: Olof Berglund
Co-funded by: EU/ERDF and KI Innovations

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For Climate & Energy projects

Sting Test Drive - Climate & Energy

Application Deadline: March 29th 2026
Program Period: 14/4 - 26/5  2026
About: Support for Climate and Energy entrepreneurs to help refine and bring forth new ideas and innovations.
Contact: Jonas Lindqvist
Co-funded by: EU/ERDF and the Swedish Energy Agency

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Here’s why Sting is different

One size doesn't fit all

Our coaches’ personalized approach and high commitment level is what makes the Sting experience completely unique.

We open more doors than any other

Sting has been scaling startups for over 20 years and laid the foundations for Sweden’s startup ecosystem. We dare to say that our network is bigger and better than any other.

Sting for life

We’re in it for the long haul, and so are you. Our alumni continue to support each other long after they graduate, and you can always reach out to us if you need help anytime in the future.

An unparalleled track record

Sting companies have raised €1.23B in private capital to date, and investors know it. The Sting stamp of approval has a tangible, real-world impact on your business.

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The benefits of joining Sting

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One size doesn't fit all.

Our coaches’ personalized approach and high commitment level is what makes the Sting experience competely unique.

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We open more doors than any other.

Sting has been scaling startups for over 20 years and laid the foundations for Sweden’s startup ecosystem. We dare to say that our network is bigger and better than any other.

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Sting for life.

We’re in it for the long haul, and so are you. Our alumni continue to support each other long after they graduate, and you can always reach out to us if you need help anytime in the future.

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An unparalleled track record.

The success rate of Sting companies is xxxx, and investors know it. The Sting stamp of approval has a tangible, real-world impact on your business.

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