There’s a better way to build startups

If you’ve ever felt like the standard startup playbook — raise, scale, sell — doesn’t quite fit the solutions the world needs to address ecological and social crises… you’re in good company. Whatever posturing branding and fancy impact spreadsheets get tacked on, the standard playbook is designed for one outcome: shareholder return. Everything else is… Continue reading There’s a better way to build startups

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2027 Incubator Applications are Open

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the January 2027 cohort of Narwhal’s post-growth entrepreneurship incubator. Apply directly here or read on to learn more. Who is it for? Folks with business ideas who don’t entirely fit into the “Silicon Valley”-style startup incubation programs. You want to optimize for positive impact,… Continue reading 2027 Incubator Applications are Open

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Join us for Showcase Day

Unbelievably we are now close to the end of the 2026 incubator programme and are making plans for the showcase day. Join us to hear and meet the entrepreneurs launching the next wave of early-stage impact and post-growth startups. ​An opportunity to collaborate, give feedback, make connections, and support a cohort of dedicated entrepreneurs committed… Continue reading Join us for Showcase Day

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Announcing Regular AMA Events

For those interested in applying to our upcoming incubator but have questions or want to have an informal chat first, we have the answer for you. Every Wednesday throughout May we will hold an online Ask Me Anything (AMA) where you can just show up and talk to us. Registration is free (of course) and… Continue reading Announcing Regular AMA Events

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2026 Incubator Applications are Open

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the June cohort of Narwhal’s post-growth entrepreneurship incubator. Apply directly here or read on to learn more. Who is it for? Folks with business ideas who don’t entirely fit into the “Silicon Valley”-style startup incubation programs. You want to optimize for positive impact, and… Continue reading 2026 Incubator Applications are Open

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