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).
Our Mission
The WhaleTank supports novel solutions in reaching the market faster—because patients are waiting.
We aim to forge powerful connections between emerging solution companies and their ideal partners, whether they are customers, investors, strategic advisors, or industry collaborators.
The WhaleTank is not a one-off pitch event. It is a curated stream built to create momentum before, during, and after the Innovation Network Gathering. Every participating company should walk away with something tangible: actionable insights, meaningful connections, and practical steps forward.
Our mission is to help promising solutions move closer to real-world use in clinical research and life sciences.
Why WhaleTank?
Customer-Centric Approach
We start with real industry needs. WhaleTank helps companies focus on problems that matter and solutions the market can actually use.
Diverse Stakeholder Involvement
We bring together the right people into the conversation: pharma representatives, investors, strategic advisors, providing participants a broader view to their solutions and more practical feedback.
Evaluation and Critical Feedback
The program is built around thoughtful review, meaningful conversation, and actionable insight. The goal is for every participant to leave with clearer next step and stronger connections.
What Founders Loved
“It has proven transformative”
Angela Holmes, OmniScience
The insights and advice on our messaging and G2M by our advisors and judges, and the subsequent follow up meetings has been incredibly valuable. The messaging that evolved from Whale Tank has helped us achieve significant milestones — being accepted into life science accelerator program, generating numerous active sales leads and winning a showcase competition at another industry conference. The media coverage and our recent wins have sparked growing interest from investors. I am grateful.
“We felt the team’s love and passion for the industry”
Brad Pruitt, Kenosha AI
All the feedback and prep sessions were very helpful and appreciated. The group feedback session after the pitch was excellent. The feedback form was also very helpful as well as getting the contacts of those interested in followups. We all felt the love and passion for the industry and willingness to help startups. Thank you!
“Great opportunity to pitch directly to customers”
Hannah Sieber, Artyc
The production value, coaching, and support for Whale Tank was awesome - all the coaches were incredibly supportive and thoughtful in their commentary. The TedX style production value made it easy to present and created a valuable digital asset. Whale Tank is a great opportunity for founders building in the clinical space to pitch their idea directly to buyers!
Turn your idea into market-proven success
October 5-8, 2026
at the annual Innovation Network Gathering
Thank You to WhaleTank x ING 2026 Partners
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