One Million Small Startups is building a free, cross-industry startup accelerator for first-time, nontechnical and overlooked founders who need practical networks, technical resources and early-stage support.
OMS2 is a launch-stage 501(c)(3) nonprofit preparing its first pilot in Chicagoland while developing remote access for founders nationwide.
The launch in one view
The access problem
Experienced mentors, technical expertise and early capital often move through networks many founders have never been invited into.
A promising restaurant, product, professional service, media company, community venture or software startup deserves practical support without requiring an elite introduction or venture-capital profile.
What OMS2 is building
One Million Small Startups is a launch-stage 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising capital, partnerships and volunteer support to build a free, cross-industry startup accelerator.
The program will be announced after the funding, curriculum, staffing and delivery infrastructure are ready.
See the planned programWho it is for
OMS2 is designed primarily for first-time and nontechnical founders who have promising business ideas but lack access to experienced startup networks, technical resources and early-stage support.
What founders may receive
Why Chicagoland
Chicagoland gives OMS2 access to founders across technology, food, retail, professional services, real estate, manufacturing, media and other industries. It also provides proximity to corporate, philanthropic, university and community partners while allowing the first pilot to launch through a financially responsible mix of remote delivery and partner space.
Explore the Chicagoland launchAccess beyond one region
Chicagoland is the initial pilot region, not the limit of the mission. Remote programming is being designed for founders throughout the United States, and future physical locations will be considered only where founder demand, local partnerships and sustainable funding justify expansion.
How to help
Donations, grants, sponsorships, in-kind support and carefully governed social ventures are funding mechanisms for the same accelerator mission.
Support curriculum, remote infrastructure, founder tools, people and responsible operations.
DonateOffer practical business, technical, professional or launch-operations expertise.
Volunteer With OMS2Explore philanthropic, corporate, venue, software, community or service support.
Become a Founding PartnerSupporting pathway: mission-aligned social ventures.
Transparency and the long view
OMS2 ultimately aims to help launch one million sustainable small startups. That is a long-term mission, not a current counter or impact claim. The immediate work is to fund and launch the first accelerator responsibly.