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Accelerate

Accelerate

Application due: May 17, 2024

Take your startup from MVP to pre-seed readiness in just four months. Application due: May 17th 2024

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Incubate

Incubate

Application due: May 17, 2024

Sting Incubate is (up to) an 18-month program that will get you from prototype to launch and prepare you for the next steps on your startup journey.

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The benefits of joining Sting

One size doesn't fit all.

Our coaches’ personalized approach and high commitment level is what makes the Sting experience competely unique.

We open more doors than any other.

Sting has been scaling startups for over 20 years and laid the foundations for Sweden’s startup ecosystem. We dare to say that our network is bigger and better than any other.

Sting for life.

We’re in it for the long haul, and so are you. Our alumni continue to support each other long after they graduate, and you can always reach out to us if you need help anytime in the future.

An unparalleled track record.

The success rate of Sting companies is xxxx, and investors know it. The Sting stamp of approval has a tangible, real-world impact on your business.

Words from our founders

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CEO & Co-founder
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Pär Hedberg
CEO & Co-founder

We love all startups, but put extra bets on a few areas

Sting brings together Sweden’s most experienced coaches, successful entrepreneurs and dedicated investors within the climate and energy sectors.

Are you ready to start making some serious impact? We actively look for startups with innovations in areas such as:

  • ClimateTech
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Food and Agriculture
  • New Materials
  • Circular Solutions and Bioeconomy

With the ever so present health issues we face today, it truly sheds light on the urgent need for innovative health tech solutions. Sting brings together some of Sweden’s most experienced coaches, successful entrepreneurs and dedicated investors within the HealthTech sector.

Are you a startup with ground-breaking DeepTech technology?

As a DeepTech entrepreneur, with your longer sales and development cycles, you may need a little more time to develop your technology and find the right product-market fit. Sourcing lab equipment, capital, and the right co-founders often take time away from what you do best – making sure that the world gets access to your groundbreaking innovation. That’s why Sting Incubate DeepTech is a 24 months long program, especially targeted towards high-tech Startups.

We love all startups, but put extra bets on a few areas

Where visionary entrepreneurs tackle the most pressing challenges of climate change head-on. Get access to a robust network of experts and coaching. We empower climate-focused startups to drive innovation and create sustainable solutions for a greener future.

Sting brings together Sweden’s most experienced coaches, successful entrepreneurs and dedicated investors within the climate and energy sectors.

  • ClimateTech
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Food and Agriculture
  • New Materials
  • Circular Solutions and Bioeconomy

With the ever so present health issues we face today, it truly sheds light on the urgent need for innovative health tech solutions. Sting brings together some of Sweden’s most experienced coaches, successful entrepreneurs and dedicated investors within the HealthTech sector.

We support forward-thinking entrepreneurs to revolutionize the healthcare landscape. With a dedicated focus on cutting-edge technologies and impactful solutions, Sting provides unparalleled support to drive the growth and success of HealthTech startups.

Society is about supporting startups that reshape how we live, lead, and interact. Get access to coaches, experts and a network that supports your growth. We help startups committed to improving our communities and societies.

We support founders dedicated to creating societal and profitable impact through innovation in areas which include:

  • Fintech and Regtech
  • Proptech and Security
  • Blockchain, web3 and AI
  • Edtech & Creator Economy

With a steadfast commitment to DeepTech, Sting acknowledges its transformative potential that often demands a longer path to success. As a trusted long-term partner, we offer DeepTech startups unwavering support, fully recognizing the time-intensive nature of their breakthrough innovations.

Through our dedicated resources, extensive network, and patient approach, we empower these visionary ventures to navigate complexities, overcome hurdles, and ultimately realize their profound, industry-shaping impact.

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Sting Test Drive

How does the selection to Sting Test Drive work?

We will review your application after the application deadline has passed and get back to you within two weeks. Between 10 to 12 projects are accepted to each round.

Sting Test Drive

Will our IP be protected?

At the first workshop, all participants and organizers sign a confidentiality agreement. No information on the business concepts, technologies or names of participants may be spread outside the program without the consent of the participant in question.

Startup Academy

Why are we doing this?

Sting is Scandinavia’s leading tech startup incubator and accelerator. We have over two decades of perfected gathered experiences in guiding high-potential tech founders on their journey to becoming global successes.

Late Applications

What is deemed as a late application? 

Late applications are those submitted after the application deadlines (typically June-Sept or Dec-Jan).

Late 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. 

Late 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.

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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.

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Focus Areas

We are looking for big ideas with potential to solve real problems. In return, you’ll get access to a lifelong community that delivers more value and opens more doors than any other.

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