# 886 Studios

> 886 Studios is a Taipei-based venture firm and startup accelerator helping early-stage founders build global technology companies.

Canonical website: https://www.886studios.com/

## Programs

- [ikigai Launchpad](https://www.886studios.com/programs): A 10-week, in-person startup accelerator in Taipei with $100K USD in funding, weekly mentor office hours, workshops, investor introductions, and founder community support.
- [Launch Station](https://www.886studios.com/programs/launch-station): A separate founder community program offering a free dedicated desk inside Taiwan Tech Arena.

## Organization

- [About 886 Studios](https://www.886studios.com/about): The operating team, partners, organizational background, and links to official profiles.
- [Portfolio](https://www.886studios.com/portfolio): Companies backed by 886 Studios and companies backed by 886 Studios partners.
- [Events](https://www.886studios.com/events): Current and past founder meetups, workshops, demo days, and community events.
- [Contact](https://www.886studios.com/contact): Contact options for founders, partners, and community members.

## Founder resources

- [Resource library](https://www.886studios.com/resources): Guides covering accelerator applications, incorporation, interviews, fundraising, and the Taiwan startup ecosystem.
- [Application guide](https://www.886studios.com/resources/application-guide): Preparation guidance for startup accelerator applications.
- [Y Combinator (YC) application guide](https://www.886studios.com/resources/y-combinator-101): A founder-focused guide to YC applications, interviews, and accelerator preparation.
- [Interview guidebook](https://www.886studios.com/interview-guidebook): How 886 Studios program interviews work and how founders can prepare.
- [Taiwan ecosystem database](https://www.886studios.com/resources/ecosystem-database): A directory of startup ecosystem organizations and services in Taiwan.

## Official profiles

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/886studios/)
- [X](https://x.com/886Studios)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ikigai_launchpad/)
- [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@ikigai_launchpad)