Whale Tank

A showcase for innovators, by innovators. We’re not doing “Innovation Theater” here. We’re making game-changing connections between startups/tech companies, investors and industry experts (navigators).

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What is The Whale Tank?

The Whale Tank is more than an event—it's a results-driven acceleration platform designed to address real-world challenges in clinical trials and health innovation.

Built to go beyond networking and pitches, Whale Tank equips startups with practical, hands-on support and direct feedback from customers, investors, and industry leaders. Our aim is to drive impactful solutions that are aligned with real customer needs, creating an ecosystem where startups don’t just showcase ideas but develop viable solutions for the market.

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Our Mission

We aim to forge powerful connections between cutting-edge tech companies and their ideal partners—whether that's customers, investors, or strategic advisors.

We're not just about a one-off event; we're building relentless, ongoing momentum that fuels innovation before, during, and after Whale Tank.

Everyone who joins our community walks away with something tangible—actionable insights, meaningful connections, and practical steps forward. Get ready to unleash transformative breakthroughs and push the boundaries of what's possible in clinical research.

Get ready to unleash transformative breakthroughs and push the boundaries of what's possible in clinical research.

Why Whale Tank?

Customer-Centric Approach

We prioritize hearing from customers first. By understanding their pain points and unmet needs, we ensure that the solutions address real problems.

Diverse Stakeholder Involvement

We bring together a variety of stakeholders, including customers and investors. This ensures every participant receive comprehensive and valuable feedback.

Substantive Evaluation and Feedback

It's not a “pay to play” popularity contest. We provide ample time for conversations between customers and participants throughout the entire process, from preparation of pitches to after the pitch day and make sure all participants walk away with actionable insights.

How It Works

  • Call for Solutions

    We interview high-value customers to identify pain points & unmet needs, then issue targeted calls for solutions to address these real challenges, ensuring each startup is focused on solving real, impactful problems.

  • Acceleration Program

    Selected startups enter an 8-week program, gaining feedback from customers, investors, and navigators to refine their solutions and prepare for the stage.

  • Demo Day

    Startups present their refined pitches on stage, followed by “The Pods” Session—intimate roundtable discussions where industry experts provide in-depth feedback and explore each solution’s potential and market fit.

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Why Founders Love Whale Tank

  • The feedback, prep sessions, and group discussion after the pitch were incredibly helpful, and receiving follow-up contacts was invaluable. We all felt the team's love and passion for the industry and willingness to help our startups. Thank you!

    Brad Pruitt, Kenosha AI
    Whale Tank 2024 Alumni

  • I am very grateful for the Whale Tank experience. The judges I met during the selection process were impressive, experienced industry leaders who asked insightful questions and offered new perspectives to move OmniScience forward. They were also encouraging, understanding the challenges of building an innovative company. Once selected, I was paired with an amazing coach who brought invaluable insights to refine our messaging, strategy, and fundraising approach. The ING team organized a fantastic event that truly made Whale Tank participants shine.

    Angela Holmes, OmniScience
    Whale Tank 2024 Alumni

  • The production value, coaching, and support for Whale Tank was awesome - all the coaches were incredibly supportive and thoughtful in their commentary. Whale Tank is a great opportunity for founders building in the clinical space to pitch their idea directly to buyers!

    Hannah Sieber, Artyc
    Whale Tank 2024 Alumni

Whale Tank

Where Innovation Meets Acceleration
Fast-Tracking Clinical Breakthroughs

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