Capital Readiness Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: December
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Preparing startups for their first sophisticated fundraise.
Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia area / Pennsylvania
Focus Areas:
- Life science startups
- Healthcare innovation
- Technology commercialization
Eligibility: Early-stage startups preparing for initial fundraising rounds
Background: Part of the University City Science Center's startup support ecosystem, designed to help founders develop investment-ready business models and pitch decks.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Access Application: Visit sciencecenter.org for application portal
- Submit: Complete online application form
- Selection: Science Center team reviews applications
- Cohort Entry: Selected applicants join December 2026 cohort
Application Materials: Specific requirements not detailed on provided pages. Contact program directly for detailed application requirements.
What University City Science Center actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $32K
- Median grant
- $32K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA.
Example grants
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA
Sponsored Projects-Biomimetic Peptides
$32K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Startups
- Science research
- Technology
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