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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.

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<p class="display-6">Sting’s Climate Race is an 8-week investor readiness program for early-stage ClimateTech startups. The program helps founders sharpen their value proposition, validate market fit, and prepare to meet investors with confidence.<p>

During the program, you will:

  • Get hands-on coaching from experienced ClimateTech entrepreneurs and Sting’s business coaches.
  • Refine your pitch and investor materials.
  • Validate your business model and growth strategy.
  • Join weekly workshops on key startup topics like fundraising, team, go-to-market, and impact.
  • Connect with potential investors and corporate partners through tailored matchmaking.
  • Become part of a supportive community of fellow ClimateTech founders.

Sting’s Climate Race is free of charge and culminates in a final pitch session with investors.

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Hard Facts:

Length

8 weeks

Next program start

September 3rd 2025

Next application deadline

August 10th 2025

AdmissionLength

12 startups per cohort.

Requirements

  • You are building an early-stage ClimateTech startup with scalable impact.
  • Your company is based in Sweden and registered as a Swedish AB (aktiebolag).
  • You have at least one full-time, committed founder.
  • You have a working prototype, MVP, or validated concept.
  • Your solution contributes to climate mitigation or adaptation.
  • You can actively participate in weekly sessions and coaching during the 8-week program.

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Length

4 months (Feb-Jun and Sep-Jan)

<p class="display-6">Sting’s Climate Race is an 8-week investor readiness program for early-stage ClimateTech startups. The program helps founders sharpen their value proposition, validate market fit, and prepare to meet investors with confidence.<p>

During the program, you will:

  • Get hands-on coaching from experienced ClimateTech entrepreneurs and Sting’s business coaches.
  • Refine your pitch and investor materials.
  • Validate your business model and growth strategy.
  • Join weekly workshops on key startup topics like fundraising, team, go-to-market, and impact.
  • Connect with potential investors and corporate partners through tailored matchmaking.
  • Become part of a supportive community of fellow ClimateTech founders.

Sting’s Climate Race is free of charge and culminates in a final pitch session with investors.

Hard facts

Hard Facts:

Length

8 weeks

Next program start

September 3rd 2025

Next application deadline

August 10th 2025

AdmissionLength

12 startups per cohort.

Requirements

  • You are building an early-stage ClimateTech startup with scalable impact.
  • Your company is based in Sweden and registered as a Swedish AB (aktiebolag).
  • You have at least one full-time, committed founder.
  • You have a working prototype, MVP, or validated concept.
  • Your solution contributes to climate mitigation or adaptation.
  • You can actively participate in weekly sessions and coaching during the 8-week program.

Next up

Length

4 months (Feb-Jun and Sep-Jan)

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CEO & Co-founder
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Joining Sting Climate Race offers startups a range of valuable benefits

Propel Capital Investment

Secure a 500K SEK investment from Propel Capital.

Financing

Sting provides startups with access to experienced professionals to help create optimal fundraising conditions.

Office space

You get free office space at Sting’s office in A house for up to 6 months while you are in the Sting program.

Business Development

You get a dedicated and experienced Sting coach who works closely with you and your team, several hours per week, and both challenges and supports you on all critical business activities.

Industry mentors & external experts

Not only do you get weekly coaching from your Sting coach, but also from external mentors and expert coaches, hired by Sting, who are true wizzes in their fields.

Marketing, PR & communications

Sting provides startups with access to experienced professionals to help create optimal fundraising conditions.

Partners & Perks

We’ve negotiated a range of special offers worth over SEK 1 million that you can access after joining Sting.

Recruitment & team development

After working with more than 400 startups, we have learned how to recruit and develop a successful team. You get access to two coaches to help you succeed in this area.

Network & community

You gain access to the most developed investor network in Europe as well as a large network of business contacts, both Swedish and international, which Sting has built since 2002.

Propel Capital Investment

Secure a 500K SEK investment from Propel Capital.

Financing

Sting provides startups with access to experienced professionals to help create optimal fundraising conditions.

Office space

You get free office space at Sting’s office in A house for up to 6 months while you are in the Sting program.

Business Development

You get a dedicated and experienced Sting coach who works closely with you and your team, several hours per week, and both challenges and supports you on all critical business activities.

Industry mentors & external experts

Not only do you get weekly coaching from your Sting coach, but also from external mentors and expert coaches, hired by Sting, who are true wizzes in their fields.

Marketing, PR & communications

Sting provides startups with access to experienced professionals to help create optimal fundraising conditions.

Partners & Perks

We’ve negotiated a range of special offers worth over SEK 1 million that you can access after joining Sting.

Recruitment & team development

After working with more than 300 startups, we have learned how to recruit and develop a successful team. You get access to two coaches to help you succeed in this area.

Network & community

You gain access to the most developed investor network in Europe as well as a large network of business contacts, both Swedish and international, which Sting has built since 2002.

Ready to scale your startup? Apply today.

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About Sting

What does your purpose, “Backing bold ideas. Reshaping what matters,” mean?

It reflects our mission to support founders who are daring enough to challenge the status quo and bold enough to build companies that solve real societal and environmental problems. We believe startups can – and should – reshape the world for the better.

Funding & Propel Capital

What will I get from Sting Test Drive?

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.

Support & Network

Does Propel Capital invest in its portfolio companies?

Propel Capital guarantees a follow-on investment of 200,000 SEK as part of its initial investment offer. However, Propel Capital does not make any additional follow-on investments beyond this. Instead, Propel Capital’s CEO, Emanuel Andersson, actively supports portfolio companies in their financing rounds by facilitating introductions to potential investors.

Support & Network

How is the number of shares that Propel Capital receives after conversion calculated?

Propel Capital’s investment converts in two parts: • 400 SEK converts with a 30% risk discount on the terms of your next qualified financing round, with a valuation cap of 20 million SEK. • 200 SEK converts on the same terms as the round, without a discount or cap. The number of shares is calculated based on the valuation and terms of the round at the time of conversion.

Support & Network

What are the terms of the Propel Capital convertible?

For full terms and conditions, please contact emanuel.andersson@sting.co. Read more for an overall summary of the terms:

Support & Network

How much ownership does Propel Capital take? 

Propel Capital invests via a convertible note that converts to ownership only when the company has raised at least SEK 1 million or more from external investors. This way, we avoid setting a valuation of the company too early.

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