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ikigai Launchpad is an accelerator program, based in Taipei, powered by 886 Studios in collaboration with Lifelike Capital.
Built by the founders behind Twitch, Kabam, Guitar Hero, etc, ikigai Launchpad supports startups with $100K in funding, hands-on coaching, mentorship, and guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs.
We are currently running our Summer 2025 batch. Applications for Winter 2025 are open!
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Launch Station is our community-building program for founders. We offer free dedicated desks at our high-energy tech office located in Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA), giving founders a vibrant and collaborative environment to build their startup and connect with the 886 Studios community in Taipei.
Applications will open in the beginning of September
886 Velocity is our accelerator coaching service to help Taiwan startups get into top global accelerators like Y Combinator. Build an excellent application from day one and have experienced founders, partners, and mentors coach and support you through the journey.
We take applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis
Who are we?
“We’ve been there.” — all 886 partners and mentors were founders before their successful exits. Leverage us to build companies, find customers, and investors.
Twitch 
$970M exit to Amazon (2014)
Kabam
$800M exit to Netmarble Games (2016)
Playdom
$563M exit to Disney
(2010)
RedOctane $99.9M exit to Activision
(2006)
MochiMedia
$80M exit to Shanda Games
(2010)
Orbit Baby
$17.5M exit to Ergo Baby
(2011)
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