Experiencing your startups receive an undeniable
‘ YES’ from an investor is the pinnacle of success. As an accelerator, you want your name to stand behind each success!
Every accelerator wants their startup’s idea not only to take flight but also to be undeniably successful.
Intensive 3-month program developed for accelerators who want to decrease their startup failure rate by 80%.Â
A condensed version of the intensive accelerator program. Perfect for accelerators (and program managers) who just need a little boost.
Just need one or two sections of the intensive program? Create your own program with the guidance of our expertise.
Welcome to Headway Idea Labs, where innovative ideas and a commitment to progress meet. For over 10 years, our company has diligently nurtured Tech and Med-Tech startups, providing them with an exceptional, supportive ecosystem that paves their way to global commercialization.
Our unique proprietary 5-step process coupled with our software ensures that our startups are not only investor-worthy but primed for successful and sustainable global growth.
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Any accelerators and incubators find themselves grappling with the choice of steering purpose-driven ventures towards investment readiness, leaving potential world-changing ideas unprepared for scaling.
Without the right tools and guidance, the most promising tech startups will always struggle to survive.
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Headway Idea Labs is making a bold move, one that not only redefines its mission but also promises to reshape the future for countless startups. Headway Idea Labs, which over the past 10 years has had an unwavering commitment to fostering impactful global initiatives, will now embark on a strategic shift that underscores its dedication […]
Headway Idea Labs specializes in supporting program managers at accelerators. We offer tailored tools, advisory services, and expertise to help you track your startups success and know when to offer them help when they need it most.
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We offer 3 programs, a pre-accelerator program to get startups ready for an accelerator, full-integration accelerator program, a build your own program.
We also offer add-on tools for each of these programs to help your startups. We currently offer a market research tool and a software development team.
We offer three core programs:
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Accelerator Program: A structured, hands-on program for startups ready to accelerate growth.
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Pre-Accelerator Program: A foundational program designed to prepare early-stage startups for acceleration.
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Build Your Own Program: A customizable program allowing startups or accelerators to focus on specific areas of growth and development.
Startups in our Accelerator Program receive hands-on guidance from industry experts, access to valuable resources, mentorship, and tools designed to help refine their business model, enhance their pitch, and attract investment.
We assist accelerators and incubators by:
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Improving Cohort Success Rates: Through program optimization and tailored support.
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Providing Expert Consultancy: To refine and enhance operational efficiency.
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Offering Tools: Like IntelliHance, to help conduct US based market research.
We specialize in various industries, with a focus on tech, healthcare, finance, and sustainable solutions. However, our approach is adaptable and can be tailored to meet the needs of programs across different sectors.
Ideal for program managers looking to elevate their accelerator’s impact, this guide is your essential roadmap to building a thriving, results-driven accelerator.
"Headway guides and empowers entrepreneurs from idea to business success. Wes's customer-centricity and empathy are tremendously valuable to validate assumptions and achieve product market fit."
Patricia Vega, CEO @ Quantum New Energy