Charitable support
Individual giving, institutional donations, donor campaigns and grants.
The first OMS2 accelerator
Help turn an accessible accelerator from a plan into a Chicagoland pilot with national potential.
You are helping build one accessible startup accelerator that can become the foundation of a nationwide network.
Campaign goal
OMS2 is finalizing its launch budget and milestone-based fundraising targets. Approved campaign figures and use-of-funds details will be published when available.
The first fundable unit
One responsible pilot program.
OMS2 is initially raising support to prepare and deliver one responsible pilot program. Final cohort size, duration, schedule and campaign target will be published after the associated budget and operating plan are approved.
Contributions may support:
- Curriculum development
- Pilot staffing and coordination
- Instructor and mentor support
- Remote and hybrid infrastructure
- Founder tools and educational resources
- Technical training
- Outreach and founder recruitment
- Donated, sponsored or affordable pilot space
- Insurance, legal and administrative readiness
- Measurement and evaluation
- Initial founder support
How we are funding the launch
A diversified model built for resilience.
OMS2 is pursuing individual and institutional donations, donor campaigns, grants, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, mission-aligned social ventures, and volunteer and in-kind support.
Partnership support
Corporate sponsors, professional services, technology, venues and in-kind resources.
Community support
Fundraising events, volunteers, mentors and launch advocates.
Earned-revenue exploration
Mission-aligned social ventures developed with separate, documented financial relationships.
Operational thresholds
Fund the next capability the accelerator needs.
The funding case is organized around three practical levels of launch readiness.
Threshold 1
Organizational readiness
- Governance and curriculum development
- Legal and administrative setup
- Insurance and operating systems
- Fundraising and volunteer infrastructure
- Technology and communications systems
Threshold 2
Remote pilot readiness
- Founder recruitment
- Remote learning tools
- Instructor and mentor coordination
- Founder educational resources
- Pilot delivery and measurement
Threshold 3
Chicagoland pilot readiness
- Donated, sponsored or affordable pilot space
- Event and workshop production
- Local outreach and partnerships
- Program operations and founder support
- Hybrid and in-person delivery
A financially responsible pilot.
The initial program may use donated, sponsored, shared or affordable partner space alongside remote delivery. OMS2 is not seeking a prestigious address; it is building an accessible and effective founder program.
About the Chicagoland launchClear payment categories.
Charitable donations, sponsorships, event tickets, earned revenue and commercial transactions are different. Tax deductibility may depend on the nature of the payment and any goods or services received.
Become part of the founding support community.
Give directly, discuss institutional support or help secure the people, tools and space required for launch.