What do you look for in a startup applying to Sting?

We look for ambitious, impact-driven startups with strong potential to scale. Specifically, we evaluate:

• Team – A committed, coachable team with complementary skills. While solo founders can apply, we absolutely prefer teams of at least two.
  
  
• Innovation – A tech-based or science-based solution that brings something new or significantly better to the market.
  
  
• Market potential – A large, growing market and a clear understanding of the customer and problem.
  
  
• Traction – Some form of early validation, whether that’s user interest, pilots, revenue, or a prototype.
  
  
• Impact – A meaningful and measurable societal or environmental contribution, especially for Climate & EnergyTech or DeepTech startups.
  
  
• Fit with Sting – A startup that can benefit from our coaching model, funding access, and Stockholm-based network.
  
  

We’re looking for founders who are bold, purpose-driven, and ready to work closely with us to reach their next milestone faster and want to Achieve Success Faster.

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