Headway

It takes a village to raise a start up

Headway Idea Labs is a cohort management platform that empowers accelerators with software, insights, and support to drive startup success.

We understand what an innovative cohort needs!

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.

Our Programs

ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

Intensive 3-month program developed for accelerators who want to decrease their startup failure rate by 80%. 

PRE-ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

A condensed version of the intensive accelerator program. Perfect for accelerators (and program managers) who just need a little boost.

BUILD YOUR OWN PROGRAM

Just need one or two sections of the intensive program? Create your own program with the guidance of our expertise.

For Accelerators

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Pre-acceleration For Startups

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Software Development

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Propelling Companies with Purpose to Success

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.

What Our Customers Say...

"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

"Headway Idea Labs brings a wealth of experience to the table. Having migrated from being an accelerator to supporting accelerators, incubators, and investor cohorts, by providing comprehensive tools and processes for stability and scalability, they understand the intricacies of fostering success. If you're serious about equipping your startups for product-market fit and attracting investors, Headway Idea Labs is the go-to partner for achieving remarkable results."

Heath Butler Venture Partner @ Mercury

"When working with Headway. Wes shored the idea of working alongside our competition to address the some challenges versus being competitive. Given that PiggyBock Network supports busy parents. our space as community builders and supporting education means that it's not in our favor to be bottling with our competitors. Recently, on article was published primarily focused on the leader in our space but excitingly, our company was the feature. Just wonted to soy thanks for your guidance and let you know that your words hove had o positive impact. "

Ismael El-Amin CEO @ PlggyBock Network

Blog

Unveiling Entrepreneurial Blind Spots: An In-Depth Chat with Heath Butler

Unveiling Entrepreneurial Blind Spots: An In-Depth Chat with Heath Butler

Take a deep dive with Heath Butler, Venture Investor, Author, Speaker, and Partner at Mercury and Advisory at Headway Idea Labs, an early stage venture capital firm, about his mindful startup formula. Heath has founded, co-founded, or joined a founding team over a dozen times and has found success consulting a number of F1000 as […]

Pioneering Collaboration for Startups’ Success

Pioneering Collaboration for Startups’ Success

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 […]

These Ideas Are Set to Overcome Social Challenges

These Ideas Are Set to Overcome Social Challenges

Did you know that many of the world’s biggest challenges and needs are currently being solved by technology and innovation? Technology has made great leaps over the years. Here are some problems you should know that are on the verge of being rectified: Access to Clean Water A growing number of portable filtration devices now […]

FAQ

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.

 

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:

 

Accelerator Program: A structured, hands-on program for startups ready to accelerate growth.

 

Pre-Accelerator Program: A foundational program designed to prepare early-stage startups for acceleration.

 

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:

 

Improving Cohort Success Rates: Through program optimization and tailored support.

 

Providing Expert Consultancy: To refine and enhance operational efficiency.

 

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.