CAMPS Capital Accelerator
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Line up the right capital at the right time, so your next machine, shift, or facility goes live on schedule.
You build real products and real jobs, and you’re ready for the next leap: new equipment, added shifts, or a bigger facility. Don’t let capital complexity slow down real-world production.
Manufacturing leaders secure capacity before demand spikes. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.
What Is the CAMPS Capital Accelerator?
A CAMPS member-exclusive program that helps you line up the right capital at the right time so that growth plans become production realities.
- The Accelerator is led by trusted advisors and partners across equipment finance, working capital, and public incentive programs, called Funding Partners. See the list of Funding Partners here.
- Built by and for CAMPS members in collaboration with CAMPS member financial leaders who invest in growth and talent.
- The Accelerator offers impartial guidance tailored to your unique situation. You can use our trusted providers or your own trusted advisors.
Who it’s for / not for
- Built for: CAMPS members planning equipment, line, facility, or working-capital projects in the next 3–12 months.
- Also fits: Companies wanting to compare bank terms, explore incentives/grants, or de-risk timing.
- Not ideal for: Pure startups seeking VC funding, or projects without a defined throughput/payback.
How It Works (Simple & Practical)
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Enroll in the Accelerator (members only)
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Diagnose your best-fit funding paths (equipment finance, working capital, expansion, incentives)
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Prepare the package: financials, quotes, timeline—our partners can help assemble
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Match & Engage with funding providers—or proceed with your own advisors
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Close & Deploy: finalize terms, fund, purchase, install, ramp production
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Follow-Through: CAMPS checks in to ensure funding success and smooth rollout
Program cadence: Monthly Zoom or in-person sessions with CAMPS Funding Partners on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Invitation only for Accelerator members—non-solicitation environment—covering practical financing topics and Q&A.
Outcomes You Can Expect
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Clarity on the right capital structure for your goals
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Warm introductions to manufacturing-savvy providers (if you want them)
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Hands-on guidance through terms, timing, and documentation
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Faster time-to-capacity: protect your go-live date and throughput
What’s Included for Members
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Access to the Capital Accelerator network
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Monthly non-solicitation briefings and office hours
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Templates, checklists, and timeline guidance
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Post-close check-ins to keep projects on track
Frequently Asked Questions (Quick Answers)
- Is this only for large manufacturers? No, it’s designed for all manufacturers.
- Do I have to use CAMPS’ providers? No, you can use CAMPS advisors or your own advisors. See a list of CAMPS Financial Partners here.
- How fast can this move? Discovery to introductions in days, depending on readiness.
- What’s the catch? None. It’s a member benefit in a non-solicitation environment. Our purpose is to accelerate the funded growth of CAMPS members. Membership fees and sponsorships fund this program.
- Will I be required to share confidential information with CAMPS? No, CAMPS will not require or ask for any confidential information.
- Is there any cost associated with the Accelerator? No, it is free to CAMPS members.
- Is CAMPS paid by providers? No, CAMPS receives no commission or fees from providers.
- What if my company is declined for funding? We will recommend that you meet with and work with your local SBDC advisor to close gaps, then re-engage for funding.
- What if I’m not a member? Join CAMPS to unlock access to the Accelerator. Click here.
- How is this different from going directly to a lender? We pre-align structure to your throughput & lead times, widen options (including incentives), and compress underwriting through preparedness.
