We work with founders to build the next billion dollar company.

Funding

💰

A total $100k investment via SAFE

Experience

🧭

The methodology to bring your product to market faster

Vibe

👼

A supportive community for founders

Motivation

🆙

The grind you need for making a good business

INTRODUCTION

ikigai Launchpad is an intensive 12-week program designed to immerse founders in the Silicon Valley ecosystem, providing them with essential knowledge in fundraising and business fundamentals.

This program is powered by 886 Studios to bring experienced entrepreneurs and practical advice that you can use in your business.

October 14, 2024 Accelerator Starts

January 17, 2024 Accelerator Ends

TIMELINE

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

IKIGAI LAUNCHPAD

GOAL

ikigai Launchpad empowers founders with the resources and clarity of purpose needed to propel their ventures forward.

Designed for early-stage startups—from ideation to those with a MVP—our mission is to build a strong business foundation for each team. By the program’s end, startups will not only refine their products but also sharpen their market entry strategies.

At the heart of the ikigai Launchpad is an intense focus on startup fundamentals, supported by a community of mentors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and investors, all dedicated to your success. This environment is crafted to spark extraordinary motivation, propelling founders to achieve rapid progress and scale efficiently.

FUNDING

$100,000

We got you for your first check.

BEYOND THE BATCH

The support from the ikigai Launchpad extends beyond the 12-week timeframe.

As each company progresses, we continue to offer tailored post-program resources to meet the evolving needs of our alumni, depending on their stage and funding requirements.

What type of startups are we looking for?

As the vision of 886 Studios is to shape the future of innovation in Taiwan, we are looking for 1) local founders with global ambitions and/or 2) founders looking to land in Taiwan.

Mindset: Hungry and ambitious.

Founders: Visionaries with the confidence and technical/domain expertise to bring ideas to life.

Coachable: Flexible and open-minded, able to pivot and are responsive to market and user feedback.

Team: Committed and working full-time on the startup.

Stage: Early, from FFF to pre-seed and seed

Product: Building a scalable tech product, whether at idea to MVP stage