The Trenches Co-Working Army: price, who can join and alternatives
The Trenches is a Taipei co-working community for founders, builders, digital nomads and remote workers. It meets every Monday afternoon for focused work that opens with a short huddle, and also runs paid talks on the founder mindset.
The Trenches Co-Working Army at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders and builders who want company while they work | meetup.com |
| Activity | Talk on Wednesday 28 October 2026; weekly co-working listed for 2, 9 and 16 November | meetup.com |
| Format | Co-working every Monday, 2 to 6 PM | meetup.com |
| Price | Co-working requires one drink or food purchase | meetup.com |
| Talk price | 400 NTD for the first Founder Mindset session (50% off) | meetup.com |
| Where | BlackHat Jazz Cafe, Zhongzheng District, Taipei | meetup.com |
| Members | 629 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
| House rule | No soliciting or sales | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Solo founders in Taipei who want accountability and company each week
- Digital nomads and remote founders passing through Taipei
- Builders who prefer working sessions to talk-only meetups
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders looking for investors or pitch events
- Anyone who wants to sell services to attendees
- Founders who can't make a Monday afternoon
Alternatives to The Trenches Co-Working Army
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Taipei) | Drop-in NT$400 /day; plans NT$2,800 to NT$6,800 /month | Day pass or monthly plan; many events open to the public |
| Founders Running Club :: Hong Kong | Not published | RSVP on Meetup; join the WhatsApp group |
| HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community | Mostly free; some paid events | Join on Meetup and the WhatsApp announcement group |
| HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem | Varies by event; several listed as free | Join the Meetup group, then register per event |
| Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH) | Startup membership: Annual fee: Free | Apply online, then an interview with the office |
| Startup Hub Tokyo | Free | Register online as a member |
| The Bridge Circle (TBC) | Free (event on 29 October 2026) | Request to join; host approval required |
| Venture Café Fukuoka | Free | Pre-register on the event website |
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Questions about The Trenches Co-Working Army
- How much does The Trenches cost?
- Monday co-working needs one drink or food purchase. The first Founder Mindset talk was 400 NTD.
- When does it meet?
- Every Monday from 2 PM to 6 PM.
- Where does it meet?
- At BlackHat Jazz Cafe in Zhongzheng District, Taipei.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Co-working: one drink or food purchase; talks from 400 NTD
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup
- Format
- Weekly Monday co-working plus talks, Zhongzheng and Da'an, Taipei, Taiwan
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The Trenches Co-Working Army isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.