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.




















<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:
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.
<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.
Words from our founders

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.
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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.
Have any questions?
Browse through the FAQs to gain insights and clarity on various topics related to our organization.
We do our best to get back to you as soon as possible, however it depends on the availability of the coaches. Also keep in mind that late applications are often coming in during holiday periods, which may slow down the response time even more. But please be patient, we will email you as soon as your application has been reviewed.
If you submit an application after the deadline, your application is automatically tagged as “late”. You will still get evaluated based on your merits, but late applications are generally competing for fewer slots, which means it will get harder to get accepted the later you apply. It will also take longer for us to get back to you, as the process is already ongoing.
Propel Capital offers early-stage funding (600,000 SEK) to startups in all industries through Sting, typically as a convertible note during the program. Turbine Capital is a dedicated DeepTech fund, investing larger amounts (5–10 MSEK) into startups with significant technical complexity and longer R&D timelines. Startups may be eligible for one or both, depending on their focus
Turbine Capital primarily invests in DeepTech startups that are science- or research-based and have the potential to solve big, global problems. Companies in the Sting Core program that meet Turbine’s investment criteria may be introduced directly to the fund.
Turbine Capital is an early-stage VC fund focused on DeepTech startups, co-founded and built by Sting. It invests in breakthrough technologies with strong scientific foundations and global potential, typically in the range of 5–10 MSEK for the first ticket. Turbine operates independently but works closely with Sting to identify and support promising DeepTech ventures.
Yes. Many startups in our programs have raised pre-seed or seed funding. What matters most is whether Sting can help you reach your next major milestone faster.
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