WhaleTank 3.0: The Biotech Stage Where Startups Raise, Scale, and Make History

Hyderabad, India, October 2025:

WhaleTank 3.0, India’s premier life-sciences pitch platform, is set to take place on November 14, 2025, at the Khemka Auditorium, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. The event offers high-potential biotech, medtech, and life sciences startups a unique opportunity to pitch to global investors, scale their networks, and gain credibility in India’s thriving bioeconomy.

A Platform Built for Impact

WhaleTank continues to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and market success, helping startups move from concept to commercialization. The 3.0 edition reinforces that mission  evolving from a pitch stage to a deep-tech venture builder focused on impactful science over valuations.

Selected startups will gain access to:

Milestone-linked capital up to USD 5 million per startup.

BioE3 scale-up infrastructure  world-class biomanufacturing facilities and networks.

Cross-licensing and tech synergies inspired by the Israeli Kibbutz model.

Live access to 50+ global investors making real funding decisions.

Mentorship, regulatory support, and visibility beyond the event.

By integrating funding, infrastructure, and collaborative licensing, WhaleTank 3.0 is closing the gap between lab and market.

Why WhaleTank 3.0 Matters?

WhaleTank’s rigorous selection process ensures only startups backed by strong IP, data, and scalability make the stage. Supported by FABA (Federation of Asian Biotech Associations) and India’s leading biotech incubators, the platform has already connected 40+ startups with global investors and industry partners.

“Over successive editions, WhaleTank has become the gold standard platform for biotech startups in Asia. With 3.0, we’re reinforcing our commitment to investors across Europe, North America, and Asia now see this as a credible launchpad for life sciences ventures,” said Dr. Jagadeesh Gandla, COO of FABA.

Startups from WhaleTank 1.0 and 2.0 have secured investments, international partnerships, and scaled into new markets  solidifying its reputation as Asia’s most credible biotech funding stage.

Key Dates

Applications close: October 31, 2025

Finalist announcement: November 5, 2025

Event day: November 14, 2025

Tracks include:

Startups (₹499) – pitch for funding and mentorship

Investors (Free) – access pre-curated biotech deal flow

Visitors (₹4,999) – witness innovation and network with leaders

About WhaleTank

WhaleTank and its venture-building arm, WhaleTank BioCatalyst, empower startups through capital, infrastructure, and global exposure  enabling sustainable biotech innovation.

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Join us to raise, scale, and make history in biotech because the next breakthrough needs a stage worthy of its potential.

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• Applications close Oct 20  • Finalists announced Oct 31 • Pitch Day Nov 14