Sting Climate Race Grant

About this grant

Sting Climate Race is an 8-week investor readiness program run by Sting (Stockholm Innovation & Growth) for early-stage Climate and EnergyTech startups. The program helps founders sharpen their business models, validate their solutions, and prepare to meet investors with confidence, combining coaching from experienced ClimateTech entrepreneurs and Sting business coaches with support from peers and industry experts. During the program, founders receive hands-on coaching, refine their pitch and investor materials, validate their business model and growth strategy, and attend weekly workshops on fundraising, team, go-to-market, and impact. The program also includes tailored matchmaking with potential investors and corporate partners, and access to a community of fellow ClimateTech founders. It culminates in a final pitch session with investors. The program is stated to be free of charge. Benefits listed for participating startups include access to a 500K SEK investment opportunity from Propel Capital, free office space at Sting's A-House for up to six months, dedicated business development coaching, external mentors, marketing and PR support, recruitment and team development support, partner perks worth over SEK 1 million, and access to Sting's investor and business network.

Eligibility

Applicants must be building an early-stage ClimateTech startup with scalable impact whose solution contributes to climate mitigation or adaptation. The company must be based in Sweden and registered as a Swedish AB (aktiebolag). The startup must have at least one full-time, committed founder and a working prototype, MVP, or validated concept. Founders must be able to actively participate in weekly sessions and coaching during the 8-week program. The cohort size is 12 startups.

Key requirements

• ✓Climate technology focus
• ✓Startup or early-stage company status
• ✓Likely based in or connected to Stockholm/Sweden region

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Sting Climate Race?

Eligibility covers organisations in SE, EU; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Climate software and data funding supports emissions accounting, climate risk analytics, Earth observation, digital MRV and tools for planners. It is offered as innovation grants, public contracts for data services and support from technology programmes. Buyers generally look for data quality, interoperability and evidence that users rely on the tool.