Free startup website
Approved founders receive grant-backed website support through the OMS2 and Rckstrt partnership.
New ProgramFounder Grant
Launch Your Startup with the OMS2 Startup Launch Grant
Qualified founders can receive a free startup website through our partnership with Rckstrt and join OMS2's mission to help launch 1 million startups.
Grant-backed build
Free website support
Implementation partner
Rckstrt
Mission line
Helping launch 1M startups
501(c)(3) nonprofitReview-based selectionLimited program availability
If you are approved and your project begins with Rckstrt, you officially become an OMS2 client and join a founder community built around the mission of helping launch 1 million startups.
Program SnapshotOMS2 + Rckstrt
Mission-led support
OMS2 leads the founder relationship, mission, and ecosystem support.
Build execution
Rckstrt provides the website implementation for approved founders under the grant.
Client activation
Once the project begins, the founder officially enters the OMS2 client community.
Partner spotlight
Rckstrt
Startup software, web, and app build partner supporting founders who need a credible launch presence.
Visit rckstrt.comWhat is the OMS2 Startup Launch Grant?
A founder-first launch program built to remove technical barriers.
One Million Small Startups is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to help founders start and grow businesses with clearer support, stronger infrastructure, and a real pathway from idea to launch.
The OMS2 Startup Launch Grant is designed for selected early-stage founders who need the digital foundation to show up professionally, tell their story clearly, and launch with more confidence.
Through the OMS2 partnership with Rckstrt, approved founders can receive a free website that helps establish their startup presence and move their venture forward faster.
Program positioning
OMS2 leads the founder relationship
OMS2 is the founder-support organization behind the mission, the grant decision, and the broader startup ecosystem founders join through this program.
Rckstrt executes the website build
Rckstrt is the implementation partner providing the website work for approved founders under the program's grant-backed scope.
What you receive
A launch foundation that feels practical, not theoretical.
OMS2 founder ecosystem
Join a mission-driven startup community focused on helping founders launch and grow with stronger support.
Founder guidance and resources
Get connected to the broader OMS2 ecosystem, including founder-oriented guidance, programming, and community momentum.
Path to keep building
As your venture grows, you can continue working with Rckstrt on deeper software, web, or app needs.
How it works
A simple founder path from application to activation.
Step 01
Apply for the OMS2 Startup Launch Grant.
Step 02
OMS2 reviews your startup, timing, and launch needs.
Step 03
If approved, you receive grant-backed website support through Rckstrt.
Step 04
Once your project begins with Rckstrt, you officially become an OMS2 client.
Step 05
You join our community of startups contributing to the mission of helping founders launch 1 million startups.
Why we created this program
Too many founders stall because the technical starting line is too expensive.
Many founders know what they want to build, but still struggle to launch because they do not have the technical resources, digital presence, or implementation support to move from idea to a credible public presence.
OMS2 created this program to reduce that barrier and help more early-stage founders get started faster without compromising quality.
The long-term vision is larger than a single site build. It is about helping more founders enter the market, join a community, and contribute to the mission of helping founders launch 1 million startups.
Mission alignment
1,000,000 startups
The grant is not just a giveaway. It is an on-ramp into a founder ecosystem built to compound launch momentum over time.
Barrier reduction, not low standards
The goal is to remove a common startup blocker while keeping the experience credible, selective, and aligned with founders who are genuinely ready to launch.
Who should apply
Founders who need a stronger first launch presence.
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Early-stage founders who need a professional launch presence.
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Non-technical founders who need a credible digital foundation.
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Builders with a validated idea who are ready to launch publicly.
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Small businesses and startups that need a strong first website to move forward.
Important program details
Clear terms before you apply.
Approval is not guaranteed and program capacity may be limited.
The grant is focused on the website scope approved by OMS2 and Rckstrt.
Additional services beyond the grant-backed website may require a separate scope or paid engagement.
Starting your project with Rckstrt activates your OMS2 client relationship under this program.
Partnership structure
OMS2
Mission-driven founder support organization and the client-facing ecosystem founders join through the grant.
Rckstrt
Startup build partner delivering the approved website scope and creating the implementation path for founders who move forward.
Application
Apply for the OMS2 Startup Launch Grant
Tell us what you are building, where you are in the startup journey, and what you need to launch.
We review fit, timing, and launch readiness.
Approved founders receive grant-backed website support through Rckstrt.
Founders who begin their project officially join OMS2 as clients under the program.
Founder application form
Share the essentials. We use this to understand your launch stage and whether the grant is a strong fit.
Final call
Build Your Startup with OMS2
Apply for the OMS2 Startup Launch Grant and take the next step toward launching your business with support from OMS2 and Rckstrt.