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To help founders succeed on a global scale, 886 Studios and Lifelike Capital have teamed up to create ikigai Launchpad, an accelerator program rooted in the Silicon Valley experience and crafted to address the unique needs of startups. Powered by 886 Studios in collaboration with Lifelike Capital, ikigai Launchpad offers $100K in funding, hands-on coaching and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs behind the founders behind Twitch, Kabam, Playdom, and Guitar Hero, and more. With deep knowledge as both founders and investors, we understand what it takes to build companies that resonate with users and appeal to investors. Over 12 weeks, our program connects founders to tailored mentorship from the ikigai Partners, access to our global network, a community of founders, and office space in Taipei designed to encourage collaboration and growth. With support from Lifelike Capital - a global venture capital fund focused on consumer tech, gaming, social platforms, and frontier technologies - we provide the resources and network that startups need to thrive in our digital world and scale their impact.