ikigai
Launchpad

A 12-week, in-person accelerator in Taipei with $100K USD, mentor office hours, investor intros, and support beyond the batch.

Apply to ikigai Launchpad

Next batch starts Fall 2026.

ikigai Launchpad audience gathered in a theater

What founders get

ikigai Launchpad gives founders capital, operator access, working space, and a real Taipei batch. These are the core pieces teams use across the 12 weeks and beyond.

Founders working together during ikigai Launchpad

Funding

$100,000 USD

  • $100,000 USD funding through a SAFE note
  • Quit your job and focus full-time on building
  • Potential follow-on investment from Lifelike Capital
ikigai Launchpad mentor session with founders

Hands-on support

1-on-1 Weekly Mentor Office Hours

  • Founder-Led Workshops
  • Guest Speakers
  • Warm Introductions + Investor Matching
  • Exclusive Corporate Perks
ikigai Launchpad founders together in Taipei

Community

Work alongside other founders

  • Free Office Space in Taipei
  • Team Building
  • Networking & Founder Events
  • Support beyond the 12-week timeframe
Applications

Apply to ikigai Launchpad.

Apply to ikigai Launchpad

Next batch starts Fall 2026.

Timeline

  1. 1 Submit Application
  2. 2 Application Review
  3. 3 1st Interview
  4. 4 2nd Interview
Launch Station poster
Also available

Launch Station

Free desk inside Taiwan Tech Arena for founders who build better around other ambitious peers.

  • Free dedicated desk space
  • Exclusive startup software perks
  • Founder and investor community
Learn more →