Capacitor Incubator Program

Capacitor Incubator Program

Overview: A hybrid incubation model for entrepreneurs with scalable business ideas to create a first proof of concept, identify target market, and build systems and financing for successful business launch.

Program Details

• Duration: 12 months
• Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per month
• Cost: Currently free to all accepted applicants (supported by Go Virginia Region 8)
• Geographic Scope: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
• Admission: Open on rolling basis; competitive selection based on best fit, coachability, growth potential, and need. First 24 entrepreneurs will be admitted over two years in batches of 3-5.

Focus Areas

• Scalable business ideas only
• Knowledge capital accumulation
• Social capital development
• Human capital building
• Financial capital access

What's Included

• Fractional C-Suite Support: Regular 1:1 meetings with Chief Strategy Officer (Jairemy Drooger) and Chief Financial Officer (Aram DiGennaro)
• Mentoring Sessions: Personalized attention and strategic discussions
• Founder's Roundtable: Monthly peer check-ins with current participants and Startup Shenandoah Valley alumni
• Onboarding: Series of meetings to establish business goals, milestones, and identify support needs
• Quarterly Check-ins: With SCCF staff to reflect on progress and address evolving needs
• Customized Support: Tailored to individual business model and founder goals

Eligibility

• Target: Entrepreneurs with scalable business ideas
• Stage: Ideas through early-stage businesses
• Selection Criteria: Best fit, coachability, growth potential, need

Contact Information

• Email: hello@sccfva.org
• Phone: (540) 213-0333
• Address: 11 N. Central Ave. Suite 210, Staunton, VA 24401
• Website: sccfva.org