Sting Test Drive - Health Tech
Test your idea throughout an intensive workshop series designed for new teams. This Test Drive program, with focus on Health & Life Science, will start 14th of April 2026.
We are reviewing applications continously.
Test Drive: Health Edition.
Do you have an idea and are just getting started? This is your chance to turn those whiteboard concepts into reality with Sting’s Test Drive program, starting April 14th.
In partnership with KI Innovations and the Circle of Life Science (CoLS) project, this free-of-charge program is designed to help you move from idea to impact—guided by Sweden’s leading experts within the health ecosystem.
Turn groundbreaking research into tomorrow’s companies.
We’re specifically looking for companies working with AI and within the 4 Ps of Health Tech:
- Personalised – Tailoring treatments and care to individual patients.
- Preventive – Solutions focused on stopping health issues before they start.
- Predictive – Leveraging data to anticipate and address health needs.
- Participatory – Empowering patients to take an active role in their health journey.
Here’s what we offer
Refine Your Thinking - Participate in three immersive workshops to sharpen your strategy and accelerate your progress.
Showcase & Feedback - Present your project and receive invaluable input from peers and experts to elevate your idea.
Personalised Coaching - Get tailored guidance crafted specifically for your unique needs and vision.
Community Collaboration - Join a dynamic group of like-minded innovators, exchange ideas, and grow together.
Don’t miss this opportunity to propel your Health Tech idea forward and make an impact in one of the industry's most critical areas — your journey starts here!
Please note: during the first workshop, all participants and organisers sign a confidentiality agreement. No information regarding business concepts, technologies, or participant names can be mentioned outside the program without consent.
How it works:
What?
Three evening workshops and one pitch session run by Sting and Karolinska Institute Innovation coaches combined with individual coaching and peer support.
In preparation for the workshops, you’ll receive tasks to complete and bring with you.
To get the most out of the workshops—and out of respect for your peers—it’s essential that you come well-prepared and complete the assigned homework.
Who?
Teams with a scalable, early stage idea. We prefer mixed-gender teams of two to three people.
- Start date: 14th of April 2026
- Application deadline: March 29th 2026
- Format: 1 session every two weeks, in person at A House (2 occasions) and at Karolinska Institutet (2 occasions)
- Final pitch: May 26th 2026
- Who can apply: Teams or individuals (we recommend at least two people per team)
- Capacity: 10–15 teams
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