Sting Test Drive
Test your idea throughout an intensive workshop series designed for teams that are just getting started.
Our Sting Test Drive program is a hands-on workshop for super-early-stage projects with global potential. We focus on niche areas like Climate, Health, Society and DeepTech, connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with expert coaches. Join us to sharpen your pitch, gain insights from experienced entrepreneurs, and explore growth opportunities with Sting.
Apply Now to Test Drive Climate / Energy
Calling ALL Climate / Energy teams that are just getting started and are still whiteboarding their ideas, this is your sign to apply! Are you ready to take your projects to the next level? Discover the transformative opportunities awaiting you with Sting's Test Drive program
(free of charge!)!
🔬 Engage with leading experts.
🚀 Innovate your entrepreneurial approach.
🔍 Validate your ideas.
The offer:
Refine Your Thinking: Dive deep into refining your model and strategic approach through three immersive workshops designed to accelerate your progress.
Showcase & Feedback: Present your project and receive invaluable feedback from peers and experts. Enhance your presentation skills and refine your project's narrative.
Personalized Guidance: Benefit from tailored guidance crafted specifically for your project's unique requirements. Our personalized coaching ensures you have the support you need to succeed.
Community Collaboration: Join a vibrant community of fellow early thought-starters who share your aspirations and understand your challenges. Collaborate, exchange insights, and grow together.
Do NOT miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to propel your idea forward! Apply now to join the Sting's Test Drive program and make a meaningful impact on climate and energy industry.
Please note: during the first workshop, all participants and organisers sign a confidentiality agreement. No information regarding business concepts, technologies, or participant names can be mentioned outside the program without consent.
Upcoming Test Drive program
What?
Three evening workshops and one pitch session run by Sting coaches combined with individual coaching and peer support.
For who?
Teams with a scalable, early-stage idea. We prefer mixed-gender teams of two to three people.
When?
Due to high demand, we run Test Drive 2-3 times/ year and 10-12 projects are accepted for each round
How?
Check our social media channels or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on when the next Test Drive starts.
Have any questions?
Browse through the FAQs to gain insights and clarity on various topics related to our organization.
We have a “success fee” model in the form of stock warrants to Sting. As a non-profit, we’re an independent, founder-centric organization who always wants what’s best for your startup. If you succeed, these stock warrants eventually convert into a small number of shares.
Yes! The co-owners of Propel Capital are business angels actively looking for investment opportunities in exciting and promising startups. As a portfolio company to Propel Capital, you are exposed to a large number of potential investors.
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.
For full terms and conditions, please contact emanuel.andersson@sting.co. Read more for an overall summary of the terms:
The loan is calculated with interest at the date of the conversion/price per share in the round * 0.7.
No, usually Propel Capital does not have the opportunity to participate in new issues in the portfolio companies. However, Propel Capital’s CEO, Emanuel Andersson, is actively working to support the portfolio companies in their financing rounds in other ways, including by making intros to potential investors.
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