Applications for the 2022 LIFT Labs Accelerator,
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Get an inside look at this year’s LIFT Labs Accelerator experience and the companies from the class of 2021!

Years of Accelerator Success

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 a combined $96 million 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.

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