Build bold ideas with Sting!
Sting helps ambitious founders build scalable companies within Climate, Health, AI and DeepTech through tailored coaching, investor access and one of the Nordics’ strongest startup ecosystems.
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What We Offer
Close to 500 alumni companies, hands-on workshops, and Peer-2-Peer support.
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Access to experienced coaches and industry experts who challenge and inspire.
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Pitch to selected investors and leverage networks including Propel Capital and Turbine Capital.
Our priorities
We back founders solving large-scale global challenges through technology, science and deep domain expertise. Across all focus areas, we place a strong emphasis on science-to-business innovation, DeepTech and scalable technologies with long-term impact.
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Technologies accelerating the transition toward resilient, low-carbon systems across energy, industry, food, materials and infrastructure.
Explore Climate
Innovations improving prevention, diagnostics, treatment and the future of healthcare and wellbeing.
Explore Health
Founders reshaping industries, workflows and everyday life through AI, software and digital infrastructure.
Explore Digital SocietyMore than an accelerator.
Sting combines tailored business development, deep operational support, investor access and one of Sweden’s most experienced startup ecosystems, designed to help ambitious founders move faster.
Who Sting is built for.
Sting is built for ambitious founders with scalable technology, strong market potential and the drive to build globally relevant companies.
Whether you are preparing to scale, raise capital or commercialise breakthrough technology, we help accelerate the journey.
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We have divided this section into 5 parts:
- Idea -> Validation
- Application: Sting Core or Sting Race
- Selection & Evaluation
- Accepted? Here's what happens next
- Not accepted? Next Steps
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Step 1
Idea → Validation
We work closely with founders to accelerate growth, sharpen execution and unlock opportunities, while giving startups the freedom and ownership to build their companies their way.
Our role is not to dictate the journey, but to help ambitious teams move faster with the right support, network and strategic guidance.
If you’re still testing assumptions, that’s okay! We offer pre-seed opportunities to help you validate your idea before applying to Sting Core or Sting Race:
We look for evidence of:
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A clear problem worth solving
A defined target audience or market
Early signals of traction or interest
A team that can execute
Earlier-stage founder support
Not ready for Sting Core yet? Startup Academy and Sting Test Drive are designed for founders in the idea and validation phase who want to explore, test and strengthen their business before entering a growth program.
Sting Digital Startup Academy A flexible digital program for aspiring founders who want to learn the fundamentals of building and validating a startup.
Sting Test DriveA hands-on program focused on testing assumptions, validating market opportunities and exploring whether your idea is ready for acceleration.
Step 2
Application: Sting Core or Sting Race
When you’re ready to accelerate, you submit an application to one of our programs:
Sting Core Our flagship 6‑18 month program for early‑stage startups with product direction and initial traction. This is where you build structure, strategy, and scalable momentum.
Sting RaceA short, intensive investor‑readiness program designed to sharpen your pitch, investor strategy and business narrative.
Both pathways are about focusing your energy where it matters most and preparing you to build a scalable business.
Step 3
Selection & Evaluation
Applications are reviewed by the Sting team.
We assess based on:
If your application fits our criteria, we’ll invite you to join the next phase.
If not, you’ll receive feedback and suggestions for what to focus on next.
Step 4
Accepted? Here’s What Happens Next
You drive the ambition, we help you accelerate it.
Once accepted, you become part of the Sting community with full access to:
Structured Support
A strategic onboarding to set goals, milestones and success metrics.
A tailored plan to help you grow.
Coaching & Networking
Regular sessions with experienced Sting coaches.
Access to industry experts across markets and technologies.
Workshops & Learning
Practical workshops on product strategy, go‑to‑market, fundraising, brand & growth.
Pitch clinics and investor simulations.
Investor Access
Curated pitching opportunities with selected investors.
Introductions to networks like Propel Capital & Turbine Capital.
Peer Community & Alumni
Collaboration with founders at your stage and beyond.
Nearly 500 alumni companies to learn from and lean on.
Not Accepted? Next Steps
If you’re not selected, we won’t leave you in the dark. You’ll receive:
- Constructive feedback on your application
- Next steps for strengthening your business plan
- Suggestions on when and how to reapply
Many successful founders come back stronger after their first attempt, iteration is part of building.
Have any questions?
Browse through the FAQs to gain insights and clarity on various topics related to our organization.
There are a few ways to invest with Sting startups, either as a shareholder and/or through our events.
We partner with corporations, public sector actors, service providers, and academic institutions. If you’re interested, contact us via our Contact page or email us directly.
