Pre-Sting Opportunities
Get ready for Sting
With decades of experience scaling startups, we're here to help you unlock your true potential and grow your business faster.
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.
Pre-Sting opportunities
Sting Startup Academy
Take the very first step on your entrepreneurial journey with Sting Startup Academy: an online, self-paced course designed to take your idea to the next level.
Open Coaching
Want to get feedback on your idea, test your pitch or discuss how to solve a challenge? Sign up for a free 20-minute open coaching session.
Test Drive
Test your idea throughout an intensive workshop series designed for teams that are just getting started. Each Test Drive usually has a theme, meaning that we bring entrepreneurs and expert coaches in a specific area together, such as ClimateTech, HealthTech or DeepTech.
Have any questions?
Browse through the FAQs to gain insights and clarity on various topics related to our organization.
You’ll join the Sting Alumni and gain continued access to our network, partner offers, events, and potential follow-on funding.
Yes, startups accepted into Sting Core are offered desks at A-house, our vibrant co-working office in central Stockholm.
Visit sting.co/contact or email us at hello@sting.co. You can also connect with individual team members via LinkedIn or the Team page on our website.
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.
Yes. Through Sting’s partner network, you’ll have access to top-tier advisors in areas like legal, IP, PR, recruitment, accounting, and more—often at discounted or pro bono rates.
Yes, but having at least one co-founder is strongly recommended. Building a startup is a team sport, and strong, complementary, diverse teams tend to have a better chance of success.