Capital Readiness Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2026
95 days left
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
Capital Readiness Program
Overview: Preparing startups for their first sophisticated fundraise.
Status: Now accepting applications for December 2026 cohort.
Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia area / Pennsylvania
Focus Areas:
Eligibility: Early-stage startups preparing for initial fundraising rounds
Contact: Michelle Wei, Capital Readiness
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
1. Access Application: Visit sciencecenter.org for application portal
2. Submit: Complete online application form
3. Selection: Science Center team reviews applications
4. 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 filing, 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.
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$32K
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