Pre-Sting Opportunities
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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.
Pre-Sting opportunities
Sting Startup Academy
Take the very first step on your entrepreneurial journey with Sting Startup Academy: an online, self-paced course designed to take your idea to the next level.
A free, online course, designed to help you explore an idea within a real-world startup context.
It will take you approximately 4-5 hours to complete the course.
Aspiring entrepreneurs.
Academy will give you a solid foundation, providing tools, techniques, and the expertise you're going to need to bring your concept to reality.

Open Coaching
Want to get feedback on your idea, test your pitch or discuss how to solve a challenge? Sign up for a free 20-minute open coaching session.
A free 20-minute session with a Sting startup coach now for advice on how to move forward on your journey.
If you're seeking to get feedback on your startup pitch, ask for advice on how to approach a specific challenge, and learn how Sting could help you grow faster (and smarter), then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Test Drive
Test your idea throughout an intensive workshop series designed for teams that are just getting started. Each Test Drive usually has a theme, meaning that we bring entrepreneurs and expert coaches in a specific area together, such as ClimateTech, HealthTech or DeepTech.
Four evening workshops run by Sting’s coaches combined with individual coaching and peer support.
Teams with a scalable, early stage idea. We prefer mixed-gender teams of two to three people.
We run one to three Test Drives every year. Keep an eye on our website for the next program.

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Propel Capital gives you exposure to a curated portfolio of Sting-supported startups, with the option to invest further. Contact us to learn more about the structure and how to get involved.
Startups accepted to Sting Core have the opportunity to receive SEK 600,000 in an investment through a convertible note from Propel Capital, the investment company linked to Sting. The investment is optional and offered to selected companies early in the program based on clear selection criteria.
Sting’s Core program starts twice every year, in October and March. The application deadlines are generally in mid-August and late January. We evaluate applications continuously, and in certain cases, we may accept companies between the application periods.
Startups registered in Sweden as AB companies with bold ideas and real determination to drive change can apply. We focus on founders solving major challenges in HealthTech, ClimateTech, DeepTech, and beyond, ready to build scalable businesses and accelerate growth.
Sting Test Drive is a hands-on evening workshop series combined with individual coaching. You’ll validate your idea, strengthen your business model, and explore future opportunities with Sting — all while keeping your day job.
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