Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator
Sports, Media & Gaming · Run by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, with VentureFuel · Philadelphia, PA
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The facts
All fields verified Aug 26, 2026- Terms model
- Equity-freeProvides support with no cash invested and no equity taken.
- Investment
- Not publishedA pilot-focused corporate accelerator run by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs with VentureFuel, working with about six to eight companies per cohort across the Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky business units. The program is non-dilutive and does not take standard equity to participate; any investment is by separate negotiation. Program length and the next application window are not published.
- Equity taken
- Not publishedA pilot-focused corporate accelerator run by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs with VentureFuel, working with about six to eight companies per cohort across the Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky business units. The program is non-dilutive and does not take standard equity to participate; any investment is by separate negotiation. Program length and the next application window are not published.
- Program length
- Not published
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Cohorts per year
- Not published
- Cohort size
- six to eight companies
- Stage focus
- varied stages
- Sub-vertical
- media / emerging technology
- Demographic focus
- Not published
- Backers
- Comcast, NBCUniversal, Sky, VentureFuel
- Notable alumni
- WRITER, Windsurf, Coactive, Reality Defender, NLX
Terms notes: A pilot-focused corporate accelerator run by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs with VentureFuel, working with about six to eight companies per cohort across the Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky business units. The program is non-dilutive and does not take standard equity to participate; any investment is by separate negotiation. Program length and the next application window are not published.
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Terms in plain English
The Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, run with VentureFuel, is a pilot-focused corporate accelerator working with about six to eight companies per cohort across the Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky business units. It is non-dilutive and does not take standard equity to participate; any investment is decided by separate negotiation. Program length is not published.
Who this is actually for
Emerging-technology startups, often in AI and media, that want structured pilots and partnerships with Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky rather than a capital investment. Best for teams with a product ready to pilot with a large media and connectivity company.
Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator application deadlines
Next cohort (application window not published): Timing expected, exact dates not yet confirmed.
Verified Aug 26, 2026Source
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator application deadline?
- A specific application window for Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator is not yet published. Timing is expected but not confirmed.
- How much does Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator invest?
- Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
- How much equity does Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator take?
- Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
- Where is Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator located and is it in person?
- Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator is based in Philadelphia, PA and runs a hybrid program.
- Is Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator still active?
- As of our last check on Aug 26, 2026, Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator is active.
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