Accelerator

Get an inside the LIFT Labs Accelerator experience and meet the companies from the 2021 class.

Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and Techstars, trusted leaders in the startup ecosystem, offer a world-class accelerator for entrepreneurs working in connectivity, media, and entertainment.

Founders worldwide have been successfully growing companies alongside an unmatched network of mentors from our expansive family of brands since 2018. Since the start of the LIFT Labs Accelerator, 43 alumni companies have raised more than $115 million combined following their participation in the program and more than 70% of LIFT Labs startups have secured proofs of concepts, pilots and commercial deals with Comcast NBCUniversal.

» Read about the 2022 LIFT Labs Accelerator.

MEET THE 2022 CLASS

We selected these 12 startups, chosen from hundreds of applicants from over 30 countries, for their potential to revolutionize industries across the core focus areas of the LIFT Labs accelerator.

» Read the full 2022 class announcement.

Key
Dates

Mar
01

Applications Open

May
12

Applications Close

Aug
15

Class Begins

Nov
2

Demo Day

2022 accelerator
AREAS OF FOCUS

CONNECTED
LIVING

Connectivity powers how we live, work, entertain ourselves and stay healthy in the home or on the go. New immersive experiences will become the norm and demand increased bandwidth, speed, and interoperability.
Connectivity | Smart Spaces

IMMERSIVE AND
INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES

New technologies and platforms are merging the physical and digital, bringing us together in previously unimagined ways with accessibility, community, and personalization at the forefront. As these technologies and trends advance, they will unlock even broader opportunities to redefine the nature of entertainment, experience, and participation.
Interactive Video Experiences | Gaming | Metaverse | Accessibility

SMART, SUSTAINABLE
ENTERPRISE

The new hybrid workforce requires enhanced collaboration tools. Privacy and security are top of mind as the internet turns toward decentralization, and sustainability imperatives are at the core of many business challenges. Advancements in AI, ML, edge computing, and blockchain are reshaping the very nature of the smart enterprise.
Blockchain/Web3 | Collaboration | Sustainability