Brunch w/ ikigai: Ask us anything!

​Thinking about applying or already working on your application? Bring your lunch and join us online for a casual AMA with the ikigai Launchpad partners & team.

​This is your chance to:

• ​Meet the ikigai Launchpad mentors and team

• ​Learn how the program works and what we look for in founders

• ​Ask questions about the application process, funding, the program experience, and what to expect

• ​Get a feel for whether ikigai Launchpad is the right fit for you

​Whether you’ve already applied or are still deciding, come say hi, meet the people behind the program, and ask us anything

​​Event Details

• ​📅 Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• ​🕧 Time: 10:30–11:30 AM (Taipei time)

• ​💻 Location: Online

​​About ikigai Launchpad

​ikigai Launchpad is an accelerator, based in Taipei, powered by 886 Studios in collaboration with Lifelike Capital. Built by the founders behind Twitch, Kabam, Guitar Hero, and others, ikigai Launchpad supports early-stage startups with $100K USD in funding, hands-on mentorship from experienced founders, weekly office hours and workshops, and a community to help teams reach product-market fit and prepare for growth over a 10-week cohort.

​Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 batch!

Next round of acceptances closes on September 4th.

Apply here

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​​About 886 Studios

​886 Studios is a venture firm founded by a group of ex-Silicon Valley entrepreneurs behind Twitch, Kabam, Guitar Hero, Playdom, HTC Vive, and others. We run ikigai Launchpad, an accelerator program that helps startups grow with funding, hands-on coaching and mentorship from the 886 Studios Partners, workshops, and events featuring guest speakers.