Sting is a community of entrepreneurs united in action, on a mission to share our experience with people whose ideas have potential to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Stockholm Innovation & Growth, or Sting, was founded 24 years ago with the mission of putting Sweden on the map for innovation. As a Stockholm-based accelerator and incubator, we help startups get off the ground and scale. We’re proud to have supported pioneering companies like Yubico, Karma, Airmee, Sellpy, Flox Robotics, BrainZell, and 400+ others through our programs. We're a passionate group of entrepreneur-lovers, and we’re honored to be recognized as “the best accelerator in the world.” We offer comprehensive startup support, including coaching, workshops, lectures, community-building, perks, and partnerships, all designed to help entrepreneurs in deep tech, climate, health, and societal sectors.

Whether you’re launching a new product, entering a new market, or simply ready to grow faster—POY Plus is your unfair advantage. We bring a team of senior operators to plug directly into your brand and deliver the kind of performance that speaks for itself. Our expertise spans industries and focuses on impact: ‍ • Brands with high potential but lacking the growth engine to match • Founders who think in scale, not just sales • Teams who need senior partners, not another agency

EAB is a dynamic startup founded in Helsinki, based in Berlin revolutionising how artists safeguard, monetise, and enhance their creative legacies. Grounded in the Solana Foundation ecosystem in 2023, EAB is pioneering Europe’s first Artist-powered bank and Copyright Vault, delivering innovative digital banking, smart contract solutions, Token licensing, and AI-driven metadata protection. Our mission bridges blockchain innovation, financial empowerment, and cultural preservation.

1. The pitch Luminik is building an AI co-pilot for event marketers to help B2B marketing teams turn expensive conferences into predictable pipeline - by fixing targeting, meetings, and follow-up with one revenue-first system. 2. The what B2B companies spend 20–30% of their marketing budget on events - but most can’t prove the ROI. Attendee lists come in late. Sales teams scramble to book meetings. Post-event follow-up is messy and untracked. As a result, 40–70% of event-generated leads disappear. This affects CMOs, event marketers, and sales teams who are under pressure to justify spend and show pipeline impact. The pain is felt across industries, and the budgets at stake are massive. 3. The how Luminik is an AI-powered event marketing co-pilot. It identifies ICP accounts and decision-makers weeks in advance, helps lock meetings before the event, alerts sales when high-value prospects show up at the booth, and auto-syncs all activity back to the CRM. No more manual scraping, badge scans, or spreadsheet reporting. We turn events into a pipeline channel your CFO will actually trust - with math, not guesswork. 4. The why We saw the same pattern over and over while working with fast-growing SaaS teams: events were expensive, chaotic, and disconnected from revenue. I have helped teams wrangle messy data for years - and realized we could bring clarity, structure, and impact to one of the most broken (yet high-stakes) parts of B2B marketing. We’re here to fix event marketing with a revenue-first lens - because if you can’t tie events to pipeline, your budget is always at risk.

BeZoned is the world’s first online office solution for Microsoft Teams, designed for modern remote and hybrid working. Our platform goes beyond basic online meetings by recreating the in-person office experience. Enjoy casual interactions, spontaneous brainstorming, and effortless communication—no matter where your team works. With integrated AI, BeZoned streamlines daily tasks, boosts productivity, and keeps your organization ahead in a fast-paced world. Reduce overheads, access global talent, and lower your carbon footprint. Embrace the future of work with BeZoned and transform remote work into a dynamic, connected experience.

Reversio is a cutting-edge SaaS platform revolutionizing the e-commerce return process. Designed with brands in mind, Reversio provides a fully customizable return portal that enhances customer satisfaction, reduces return rates, and increases retained revenue. Our platform integrates seamlessly with leading shipping providers, WMS, CMS, and ERP systems, ensuring an effortless transition into your existing workflows. Reversio empowers brands to offer value-retaining options like exchanges, gift cards, and eco-friendly choices, making the return experience beneficial for both customers and businesses. With a focus on personalization, robust integrations, and data-driven insights, Reversio is trusted by top Scandinavian brands to optimize their return management while driving sustainability.

At Fairec, we’re rethinking applicant screening by addressing major inefficiencies while making the process fairer for everyone. Our AI-powered platform directly tackles key issues: ● Overwhelming applicant volumes, ● Unconscious selection bias, ● Information inaccuracies caused by resume exaggeration or AI tools. Our solution? - A fully automated, anonymized and personalized pre-screening interview. Applicant insights are summarised in comprehensive, yet anonymized, profiles, allowing for data-driven evaluation based on genuine qualifications without all the noise. By automating this critical step, Fairec enables swift applicant shortlisting while minimising bias, letting you focus on what really matters – identifying top talent for your organisation.

We have a passion for helping inspiring people and companies grow. Stride Partners helps promising growth companies on key CEO agendas with spikes within raising capital and strategy consulting. We are an energetic team with backgrounds from top tier investment banking, management consulting and investing across company stages.

At Clenz Studio, we’re transforming the way people approach skincare by focusing not just on beauty but on holistic wellbeing. We specialize in stress-relief facial treatments designed to alleviate tension, headaches, and stress-related concerns. In today’s fast-paced world, stress impacts both mind and body, often manifesting in skin issues and overall fatigue. Our mission is to provide relief and rejuvenation in a serene setting, allowing clients to feel their best both inside and out. Through expert, personalized treatments and high-quality skincare products, we’re not just addressing skincare needs but also creating an oasis for mental and physical wellness.

Galeria 18 is developing a unique, Southern European-inspired gallery space to help art lovers and emerging artists find a creative community, explore new art forms, and showcase their talent in a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere. Our mission is to foster creative connections and make contemporary art accessible to all, with a hands-on approach to curating, exhibitions, and workshops. In the contemporary art scene, emerging artists often face barriers to gaining visibility and connecting with a community of like-minded creators. Many galleries are formal, exclusive, and intimidating, leaving talented artists without a platform to share their work. Art enthusiasts, on the other hand, are looking for a more relaxed, intimate experience where they can appreciate art at their own pace and engage with the creative process. This gap affects both the artist's exposure and the audience’s ability to connect deeply with art. At Galeria 18, we are solving this by creating a dynamic space that blends a gallery with a creative hub. Our gallery showcases modern art from both emerging and established artists, offering a platform for creativity, connection, and growth. In addition to exhibitions, we host workshops and courses led by the artists themselves, fostering a community where artists can share knowledge and connect with visitors. We aim to break down the barriers between artists and the public, making art more approachable and interactive. The motivation to start Galeria 18 came from a deep desire to create a space where art can flourish in a non-intimidating, vibrant atmosphere. I, Karen Dulong, have always been passionate about both art and entrepreneurship. With my background in strategic design and entrepreneurship and my own experience as an artist, I saw an opportunity to create something different – a gallery that not only showcases art but also acts as a creative haven for both artists and the community. This gallery is my way of supporting artistic talent and making art a more inclusive, shared experience.

SARDkopenhagen er et skincare brand, der forener naturens bedste råvarer, med videnskabens nyeste landvindinger. Vores mål er at sætte nye standarder for, hvad hudpleje kan være, og vi inviterer dig til at opleve hudplejeprodukter der er lige så bæredygtige som de er effektive. Vi kombinerer de reneste naturlige råvarer med avanceret viden, for at give dig hudpleje, der leverer synlige resultater til alle hudtyper og hud-tilstande. Minimalistisk, multifunktionelt og bæredygtigt.

A Danish audio brand with high focus on quality, innovation and design. With years of experience in sales and marketing of electronic products, we now aim to create a Danish brand driven by community, lifestyle and functionality. Behind Soundliving Aps you will find us, Jonas and Sebastian. Two Danish serial entrepreneurs, both with a passion for bringing innovative concepts to life and bringing functional products to the Scandinavian markets.

We are a brand new startup working on developing smart safety solutions using artificial intelligence tools like computer vision and deep learning. Every year, 3000 people die in construction sites around Europe. We are working on solutions that could hinder many of those deaths, and the countless accidents.

TOTEMI Investment Oy is a startup base in Lappeenranta. With the first product, Valmista, is an innovative digital platform designed to bridge the gap between service providers and their clients. Our platform empowers businesses by streamlining the process of connecting with clients, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. At Valmista, we prioritize growth and adaptability, providing tools and resources that allow both service providers and clients to thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. For more information on how Valmista can enhance your business operations, please visit our website at Valmista.com.

Aerone is building state-of-the art counter-UAV systems and loitering munitions. Drones are a big problem in modern battlefield and therefore we are creating a short-range anti-drone system that can neutralize consumer drones, FPV drones, enemy loitering munitions, or recon drones cheaply and reliably without the need for a human operator to control the engagement. I am looking for a technical co-founder who would be interested to work in defense industry.