Rotary's answer to Shark Tank — built entirely for social good.
Rotary Clubs and their NGO partners pitch live to serious funders. Multi-stage screening. Coaching before you pitch. Pledges on the night.
Rotary Club of Mumbai SOBO
Rotary Club of Queen's Necklace, Mumbai
Rotary Club of Bombay Bayview
Supported by Rotary District 3141, Mumbai
Not a charity gala. A structured capital platform for social impact.
Whale Tank is Rotary's answer to Shark Tank — built entirely for social good. Rotary Clubs and their NGO partners apply, get coached, and pitch live to a panel of serious funders. One night. Real decisions. Direct funding to the project.
Each project is sponsored and co-presented by a Rotary Club together with their NGO partner. Both pitch as a team to Whale Partners.
Multi-stage screening — jury review, then a Whale Pond shortlisting round before the Grand Finale.
Every shortlisted team receives a dedicated coaching session before the pitch. Preparation is built in.
Whale Partners pledge on the night. MOU signed within 2 weeks. 100% of every rupee goes directly to the project.
Season 2 applications are now open. Junior Whale Tank — smaller funding rounds for Rotaractors and Interactors — will be announced and launched separately.
Rotary Clubs co-present with their NGO partners, pitching live to Whale Partners at the Grand Finale. Rigorous jury review, Whale Pond shortlisting, a dedicated coaching session, and a 30-minute live pitch to secure direct funding.
Submit your application with project details and ₹5,000 non-refundable fee via UPI QR code.
Top 25–30 shortlisted projects present on Zoom. Jury selects 10–15 for the Grand Finale.
Shortlisted teams receive coaching before the Grand Finale. Live 30-minute pitch to Whale Partners.
Whale Partners pledge on the night. MOU signed within 2 weeks. Funds go directly to the project.
Every element of Whale Tank is designed to maximise your chances of funding.
Multi-stage jury review, Whale Pond shortlisting, and coaching before the pitch. Only the strongest projects reach the Grand Finale.
Every shortlisted Rotary Club and NGO team gets a dedicated coaching session. Quality rises. Confidence shows.
Whale Partners back specific projects they've heard pitch live — not a pool. Full control, full transparency.
Every rupee pledged goes directly from the Whale Partner to the project. No overhead, no admin cut, no intermediary.
Pledges on the night. MOU within 2 weeks. No 6-month decision cycles. Projects get moving fast.
Seven Rotary Club–sponsored projects. Four Whale Partners. Real funding. Lasting impact.
Girls' empowerment and self-defence programme — protecting and empowering young women.
Emergency rehabilitation centre for minor girls — ending second-generation prostitution and human trafficking.
Training adults with intellectual development disabilities for meaningful employment.
Zero-waste dry collection facility — sustainable waste management for communities.
Spinal surgeries for rural underprivileged communities — restoring mobility and dignity.
Electronics and automation labs for students — building India's next generation of innovators.
Primary healthcare centres for urban poor — accessible, dignified healthcare for all.
Several of these Rotary Club–Whale Partner relationships have continued beyond Season 1, amplifying the total impact well beyond the initial pledge.
Three films from Season 1.
Everything you need to know — eligibility, process, fees, funding, and accountability.
Thank you to everyone who applied to Whale Tank 2026. Submissions are now closed and our jury is reviewing all applications.
We sincerely appreciate your interest and the time you have invested in your submission. Our Jury is currently reviewing all applications received.
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