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Narwhal Tank Impact Ventures Showcase
Also known as: Narwhal Tank, NYTank
The New School · New York City, NY
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Partially verified
Key numbers
Funding range
$0 – $0
Prize Award
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2025-05-01
Medium confidence
Narwhal Tank Impact Ventures Showcase
Annual impact-focused venture pitch event that showcases The New School's most impactful student and alumni ventures from across the university ecosystem. Held during Parsons Festival. Branded as "Narwhal Tank" (a play on Shark Tank).
Offers prizes, in-kind support, and connections to mentors and investors. Application-based selection. Focus on impact, sustainability, and design-led ventures. Organized by Parsons Entrepreneurial Lab and Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative.
Assessment
Named, branded pitch competition with annual recurrence. Impact/design focus consistent with institutional identity. Prize amounts are not specified publicly, which limits assessment of materiality. Functions more as a venture showcase than a high-stakes competition.
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Evidence
Event listing pages for 2025 Parsons Festival confirm recurring annual activity. The event was also noted in the existing raw research table dump. Prize amounts are not publicly specified.
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News articles and official sources documenting Narwhal Tank Impact Ventures Showcase at The New School.
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# Narwhal Tank Sources The New School events page for the Narwhal Tank Impact Ventures Showcase held during Parsons Festival. 2025 event listing confirms recurring annual event. Showcases impact-driven student and alumni ventures across The New School ecosystem. Prizes, mentorship, and investor connections offered.