ikigai vibe hack 1.0: build w/ OpenAI Codex
ikigai vibe hack 1.0: build w/ OpenAI Codex
About
We're bringing together builders, founders, and makers for a one-day vibe coding hackathon in Taipei.
Come with a rough idea. Spend the day building. Ship something real by end of day, then get up and show it off.
ikigai vibe hack is for people building with AI. You don't need to be a professional developer: just a laptop, an idea, and AI tools to bring it to life. Whether you're prompting your way to a prototype or wiring up agents, AI should be at the core of what you ship.
Thanks to our friends at OpenAI, every builder will get Codex credits to use throughout the day.
The day ends with a 2-minute demo from every team. The best projects will be recognized and the most impressive builders will win a prize.
This event will be conducted in English.
Who is This For
Anyone working on a consumer product idea: social, lifestyle, productivity, entertainment, or gaming
Students and recent graduates
Early-stage founders
Solo participants and teams welcome (up to 4 people)
Spots are limited - apply early.
Prizes
NTD X,000 cash + USD 10,000 in Codex API Credits
NTD Y,000 cash + USD 5,000 in Codex API Credits
NTD Z,000 cash + USD 1,000 in Codex API Credits
Rules
Social, lifestyle, productivity, entertainment, and gaming: your project should fall within one of these categories
AI tools should be central to your build
Projects will be judged by 886 Studios partners and judging criteria will be revealed on the day
Come with a rough idea, but feel free to change direction on the day
All building happens during the event
Must bring a laptop
Use whatever tools help you move fast
Working demo required at the end of the event
One submission per team or individual
Solo or team (up to 4 people)
Timeline
10:00 — Doors Open
10:30 — Coding Begins
12:30 — Lunch
16:00 — Demo Round
17:00 — Award Ceremony
17:15 — How We Built It: Insights from Finalists
Logistics
Coffee, drinks, and lunch provided by 886 Studios
Codex credits provided by OpenAI
ikigai startups and mentors on-site for technical support
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.
Learn more: withikigai.com
If you have questions, please contact us via Luma.
OpenAI Codex Ambassador Affiliation
This event is co-sponsored by OpenAI Codex. Builders will receive OpenAI credits to use Codex throughout the hackathon, making it easy to leverage AI-assisted coding in their projects. These credits are provided through the Codex Ambassador program.
Huge thanks to OpenAI!