Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Selects Startups for Accelerator Focused on Generative AI
May 22 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Over the next six weeks, eight companies will
take part in a custom program designed to help foster new
partnerships and gain key insights on the potential of Generative
AI
Program begins today at the Comcast Technology
Center in Philadelphia
Comcast today kicked off its new Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs
Accelerator: Generative AI, where the company will work with
startups to gain insights on opportunities in Generative AI and
explore working with the companies.
This six-week accelerator will feature in-person programming at
the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia, as well as virtual
sessions. Participating founders will explore opportunities to work
with teams across Comcast and will also hear from leading investors
and founders working in the Artificial Intelligence field; experts
on enterprise business development; and media consultants who will
help the founders shape how they share their vision.
The startups participating in the program are at a variety of
stages of fundraising, from pre-seed to Series B, and are
addressing a range of use cases across a number of industries. The
participating companies will be announced at the conclusion of the
program.
“The possibilities surrounding Generative AI and its
applications are rapidly increasing as we continue to learn more
about these emerging technologies,” said Sam Schwartz, Chief
Business Development Officer, Comcast. “Through the Comcast
NBCUniversal LIFT Labs accelerator, we are able to collaborate with
startups making use of Generative AI to learn more about its
potential while also offering founders exposure to game-changing
opportunities with industry leaders and businesses. The customized
curriculum of the program fosters creativity and innovation, with a
focus on establishing partnerships with enterprises.”
The accelerator is led by Laura Plunkett and Luke Butler,
Executive Directors of Startup Engagement, Comcast NBCUniversal, in
partnership with VentureFuel – an organization that helps
corporations around the world innovate through startup
collaborations. It builds on Comcast’s successful track record of
working with startups. Since LIFT Labs launched its first
accelerator in 2018, more than 80% of the portfolio companies have
landed a proof of concept, pilot, or commercial deal with Comcast
NBCUniversal.
Following the accelerator, alumni will continue to receive
dedicated support from the LIFT Labs team to assist in pilot
execution and to facilitate further connections to teams at
Comcast, NBCUniversal and other enterprises in the LIFT Labs
network.
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