Sting (Stockholm Innovation & Growth)
Sting has consolidated its programs into Sting Core, a 6-month accelerator/incubator. It provides hands-on coaching, access to Propel Capital (Sweden’s largest angel syndicate), and a strong alumni community.

Website: sting.co

Support: Up to SEK 500k (~€45k) pre-seed from Propel Capital, coaching, workspace (equity stake).
Application: 2x per year (spring & autumn).

Norrsken Impact Accelerator (Stockholm)
A global impact accelerator for startups tackling the UN SDGs. Still highly competitive with global cohorts.
Website: accelerator.norrsken.org
Support: €250k equity investment per startup, 8-week program with unicorn founder mentorship.
Application: Annual; applications close June 15 for summer cohorts.

Fast Track Malmö (Malmö)
A city-backed accelerator run at Minc. Offers coaching, milestones, and Demo Days with Nordic investors.
Website: fasttrackmalmo.com
Support: Equity-free program; optional SEK 500k (~€45k) convertible note; €250k in service credits.
Application: Annual; latest batch ran March–May 2025.

+Impact Accelerator (Nordics, Stockholm hub)
Equity-free accelerator run by Danske Bank and RISE. Focuses on sustainability and circular economy.
Website: accelerator.plusimpact.io
Support: Thematic 7–8 week programs; no equity, advisory from corporates/RISE.
Application: 2–3 themed cohorts per year.

Ignite Sweden (Nationwide)
A national non-profit connecting startups with corporates/public buyers for pilots and first B2B customers.
Website: ignitesweden.org
Support: Equity-free; matchmaking service, no direct funding but pilot deals often result.
Application: Rolling.

BizMaker (Sundsvall / Mid Sweden)
Regional incubator focusing on industrial tech, forestry innovation, and sustainability.
Website: bizmaker.se
Support: Equity-free incubation (6–36 months); thematic accelerators with corporate pilots.
Application: Rolling; specific calls for sector cohorts.

Arctic Business (Luleå, Skellefteå, Kiruna)
Recognized globally (UBI Index). Strong in clean energy, space tech, and Arctic innovation.
Website: abi.se
Support: Up to SEK 400k–500k in early-stage funding + incubation up to 2 years.
Application: Rolling.

SmiLe Incubator (Lund, Medicon Village)
One of Europe’s leading life sciences incubators, with state-of-the-art labs and biotech expertise.
Website: smileincubator.life
Support: Equity-free; lab membership (fee-based), coaching, investor introductions.
Application: Rolling.

Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC, Uppsala)
One of Sweden’s top-ranked incubators. Supports startups from idea stage to growth.
Website: uic.se
Support: Equity-free; tiered programs (Startup, Business Lab, Accelerator); some grants/loans.
Application: Rolling, ~15 new startups yearly.

Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI, Umeå)
Specialized in biotech/life sciences, offering labs and milestone-driven coaching.
Website: ubi.se
Support: Equity-free; grant funding (VINNOVA etc.), 6–18 month incubation.
Application: Rolling.

Sweden Game Startup (Skövde & Gothenburg)
Previously “The Game Incubator,” now part of Sweden Game Arena. Supports indie studios with structured programs and strong links to publishers.
Website: swedengamearena.com
Support: 6–8 month startup phase, extendable 24–36 months; SEK 1,500 fee; no equity.
Application: 2x per year.

Founders Loft (Gothenburg)
Community-driven incubator focusing on sustainable growth and inclusive entrepreneurship.
Website: foundersloft.se
Support: Equity-free; coaching, mentoring, discounted workspace.
Application: Rolling.

Brewhouse Inkubator (Gothenburg)
Supports creative/cultural industries with mentorship, coworking, and EU/Vinnova support.
Website: brewhouseinkubator.se
Support: Equity-free; coworking + verification funding from Vinnova.
Application: Rolling.

Blekinge Business Incubator (BBI, Karlskrona)
Runs Startup Academy and Scaleup Fasttrack, strong focus on tech companies.
Website: b-b-i.se
Support: Workshops, mentorship; some early-stage grants. Equity-free.
Application: Rolling + annual calls.

Borås Ink (Borås)
Focuses on textiles and fashion startups at the Textile Fashion Center.
Website: boras-ink.se
Support: Equity-free; workspace, equipment, financing network.
Application: Rolling.

Ideon Innovation (Lund)
Part of Ideon Science Park, runs Start, Build, and Grow programs.
Website: ideon.se
Support: Equity-free; incubation, workshops, coaching, networking.
Application: Rolling; cohorts per program.