Startup Accelerator (Part-time, Equity only - No compensation)

Position: Startup Accelerator – Program Lead / Head

Type: Equity-Based (Part-Time | 20–25 hours per week | Remote/Hybrid)

Compensation: No fixed pay until funding; equity will be provided post Pvt. Ltd. registration

Company:Hiwox

About Hiwox

Hiwox is a healthcare innovation and growth platform designed to revolutionize hospital and wellness operations through audits, technology integration, and strategic consulting.

Our long-term mission is to 2x the revenue of hospitals and wellness centers by combining business intelligence, wellness innovation, and startup partnerships into one cohesive ecosystem.

We are now building a Startup Accelerator vertical under Hiwox — an innovation-driven accelerator designed to identify, support, and scale healthcare and wellness startups that can shape the future of preventive, operational, and digital health.

Role Overview

As the Startup Accelerator Lead, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing the Hiwox Accelerator Program — a platform that brings together founders, investors, mentors, and healthcare partners to nurture innovation and scale impact.

This is an equity-based leadership role, ideal for someone with entrepreneurial experience or a strong network in startups, healthcare innovation, or venture ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Launch the Accelerator Program: Create the end-to-end model for the Hiwox Accelerator — including structure, cohort design, mentor network, and funding partnerships.
• Startup Scouting: Identify promising healthcare and wellness startups for pilot programs and investment readiness.
• Partnership Development: Build strategic collaborations with hospitals, corporates, government bodies, and investors to strengthen the accelerator ecosystem.
• Mentorship & Growth Support: Curate mentorship sessions, workshops, and growth tracks for selected startups.
• Pilot Implementation: Lead pilot programs within Hiwox partner hospitals to validate and scale startup solutions.
• Investor & Funding Connects: Coordinate demo days, pitch sessions, and investor matchmaking for accelerator startups.
• Impact Measurement: Track performance metrics, innovation outcomes, and ROI for startups within the accelerator.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 4–10 years of experience in startup ecosystems, incubators, accelerators, or venture building.
• Strong understanding of healthcare, wellness, or technology innovation.
• Excellent relationship management and networking abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to build programs from zero to execution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in early-stage, equity-based setups.
  
  

Equity Setup Process

The Equity Setup Involves

• 3–4 discussion rounds to define your ownership areas and strategic scope.
• 1-month cohort under NDA to align on deliverables and collaboration model.
• Cofounder Agreement post successful completion.
• Equity allocation after company registration and funding, with a 5-year vesting period.
• Compensation begins post-funding, as we build a 25+ equity-based founding team.
  
  

Why Join Hiwox

• Be a core part of India's next major healthcare innovation ecosystem.
• Work directly with founders, investors, and hospitals on cutting-edge healthcare models.
• Gain long-term equity ownership in a company with scalable, tech-integrated healthcare solutions.
• Help redefine how India's healthcare startups grow, validate, and scale.
  
  

Skills: funding,wellness,healthcare,accelerator,investors,innovation