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Build from the beginning

Help build the first OMS2 accelerator.

OMS2 is recruiting the founding community of people and organizations needed to turn a disciplined plan into an accessible founder program.

Choose your pathway

Volunteers, mentors & instructors

Tell us where your experience could support program design, delivery or launch operations.

Volunteer With OMS2

Organizations & sponsors

Explore funding, venue, technology, service, referral or community partnership opportunities.

Become a Founding Partner

Volunteer opportunities

Practical experience can become practical access.

Specific roles, schedules and safeguards will be confirmed as the program and launch timeline develop.

  • Mentorship
  • Business education
  • Technical or AI instruction
  • Financial guidance
  • Legal or compliance education
  • Branding or marketing
  • Fundraising and grant support
  • Event production
  • Partnership development
  • Chicagoland pilot operations
  • Remote program support
  • Measurement and evaluation

Founding partners

Help create the operating foundation.

Partners may help with capital, donated or sponsored space, software, services, founder referrals, event production or program expertise. No partnership is claimed until it is confirmed and documented.

Become a Founding Partner
Corporate partners
Philanthropic partners
Community partners
Venue and workspace partners
Technology and software partners
Event sponsors
Professional-service partners
Founder referral partners