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.
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Once your application is submitted, our team will review it carefully. If your startup fits our criteria, you may be invited to pitch at one of our selection finals. From there, we select the startups we believe are ready for Sting Core — and notify all applicants of the outcome.
Sting stands out for its long-term, hands-on support. We combine a world-class coaching team with Sweden’s most active angel investor network. Our programs are equity-light, founder-focused, and deeply embedded in Stockholm’s innovation ecosystem. Startups benefit from personalised support, strong investor access, and a proven model that works even in challenging economic times