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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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Programs & Applications

When can I expect to hear from you after sending in my late application?

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.

Programs & Applications

Will I have a lower chance to get accepted if I apply late?

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. 

Funding & Propel Capital

How is Turbine Capital different from Propel Capital?

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

Funding & Propel Capital

Who can receive funding from Turbine Capital?

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.

Funding & Propel Capital

What is Turbine Capital?

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.

Programs & Applications

Can I apply if I’ve already raised funding?

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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