Sting Test Drive Grant
In context
This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Sweden.
An intensive workshop series for early-stage teams to test and validate their business ideas, with dedicated tracks for DeepTech, Health, and Climate innovations. Designed for founders and teams at the concept or early validation stage.
About this grant
Sting Test Drive is an intensive workshop series run by STING (Stockholm Innovation & Growth), a Stockholm-based startup accelerator. It is designed for teams that are just getting started and want to test their idea. Participants test their concept throughout the series, which sits within Sting's pre-acceleration offering alongside Pre-Sting opportunities, the Startup Academy and open coaching. The page references Test Drive variants for Deeptech, Health and Climate focus areas. Sting's broader programmes include Sting Core, a six-month flagship accelerator, and a Science to Business initiative offering funding for patent applications and key hires. The page does not give a detailed Test Drive curriculum, duration or fee.
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Eligibility
The page indicates Test Drive is aimed at teams that are just getting started and early-stage ideas, with Pre-Sting opportunities described for early-stage startups. Sting's focus areas are Health, Climate, Society and DeepTech, and it states it supports startups broadly. Geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated on this page, though Sting is based in Stockholm and its programmes are described as Nordic and Stockholm-focused. No prior-recipient rules are stated.
Key requirements
- ✓Team must be early-stage and just getting started with their idea
- ✓Project must fit one of three focus areas: DeepTech, Health, or Climate
- ✓Participation in intensive workshop series format
- ✓Based in or operating from Stockholm/Sweden region
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Sting Test Drive?
- Eligibility covers organisations in SE; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
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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.
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