Mixel Studio, Inc. proudly participated in the Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator powered by gener8tor Winter 2026 Founder Showcase at Newlab Detroit. This year’s event marked a historic high for the program; according to Nate Domenighini, Associate VP of gBETA at gener8tor, the showcase recorded the highest number of registrants of any event in the program’s history.
Amid this record-breaking audience of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders, Mixel Studio presented its vision for making mixed reality creation and delivery more accessible. As part of the program, Mixel Studio was selected for the Winter 2026 cohort and received $15,000 in non-dilutive funding through the seven-week accelerator, designed to help high-potential startups gain traction and prepare for investment.
A Prestigious and Highly Competitive Selection
The Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator is delivered in collaboration with gener8tor’s gBETA program, a nationally recognized platform historically ranked among the Top 15 accelerators in the United States. The prestige of the program is reflected in its rigorous selection process. Mixel Studio was chosen as one of only five companies from a pool of 122 Michigan-based applicants, marking a significant milestone for the company.
The final cohort brought together a diverse group of high-potential Michigan startups addressing critical challenges across climate, mobility, advanced materials, and immersive technology, including peers such as Capture Tech, Cargility, Ecosphere Organics, and 40 Acres app
Strong Interest from the Ecosystem
At the showcase, Mixel Studio introduced its platform OXR, a no-code, subscription-based “Canva + Zoom for XR” platform that enables institutions to create and deliver immersive experiences across devices—easing the engineering-heavy workflows with scalable XR across web and headsets.
“XR is moving toward lightweight, everyday devices, with companies like Google and Samsung accelerating the ecosystem. OXR is built for this shift—enabling seamless integration into everyday workflows across devices,” said Chiao Lin, CEO of Mixel Studio.
In addition to pitching on stage, the company demonstrated its technology live at its booth, drawing strong interest from founders, investors, and mentors. Following the presentation, Mixel Studio was approached by several investors, including a Michigan-based venture capital firm that expressed interest in advancing to the diligence phase.
About Mixel Studio, Inc.
Mixel Studio, Inc. is a technology startup focused on extended reality (XR) product design and immersive learning systems. Founded in early 2025 by a team from Taiwan, the United States, and China, the company brings a global perspective to building next-generation spatial computing tools. Led by award-winning innovators from the University of Michigan, the team has also delivered a tutorial at IEEE VR 2026, one of the world’s leading XR conferences. Mixel Studio combines expertise in user-centered design and spatial computing to make immersive technology more intuitive, accessible, and practical for real-world use.
