Capacitor Incubator Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Selection Process: Applications reviewed on rolling basis for competitive admission based on:”
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Other requirements
- Target: Entrepreneurs with scalable business ideas
- Stage: Ideas through early-stage businesses
- Selection Criteria: Best fit, coachability, growth potential, need
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
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Fill out the Capacitor Interest Form on the website
- Selection Process: Applications reviewed on rolling basis for competitive admission based on:
- Best fit with program
- Coachability
- Growth potential
- Business need
- Timeline: First entrepreneurs will be enrolled in batches of 3-5; only 24 entrepreneurs admitted during first two years
Additional Information
- No specific narrative questions or required materials listed
- Interest form available on website at sccfva.org
What Shenandoah Community Capital Fund Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 5
- Total given
- $116K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $12K–$29K
- By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Waynesboro, VA; Lexington, VA; Harrisonburg, VA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Grow Waynesboro - City of Waynesboro Economic Development & Tourism · Waynesboro, VA
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$29K
Rise Organization · Waynesboro, VA
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$25K
Walker Program - Community Foundation for Rockbridge Bath and Alleghany · Lexington, VA
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$25K
B-Cubed - Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce · Harrisonburg, VA
Community navigator grant
$25K
Shenandoah University · Winchester, VA
Community navigator grant, go virginia
$12K
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Fields of Work
- Startups
- Small businesses
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