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Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Launches New Theme-Driven Accelerator
Generative AI will be the first theme in a series of LIFT Labs accelerator programs aligned on emerging trends in technology Applications are open to
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nGenerative AI will be the first theme in a series of LIFT Labs accelerator programs aligned on emerging trends in technology\n\nApplications are open to startups today through April 9, 2023\n\n PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nComcast announced today applications are now open for the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator: Generative AI. This will be the first of multiple theme-driven accelerator programs hosted by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs throughout the year focused on emerging trends in connectivity, entertainment, and more. Startups leveraging Generative AI to build next-generation technologies, products, and services can apply today through April 9, 2023.\n\nThe LIFT Labs Accelerators are open to startups at various stages in their entrepreneurial journeys, from pre-seed to enterprise-ready stages. This first program kicks off on May 22, 2023, in Philadelphia, where over the course of six weeks, startups will be introduced to leaders from across Comcast NBCUniversal – including Xfinity product, technology and customer experience teams; Universal Pictures; Universal Destinations & Experiences; Sky; Strategic Development and more – to gain more insight on the applications and opportunities around Generative AI. Generative AI refers to the ability of artificial intelligence to generate new content, like text, video, audio, and code, when trained appropriately. This developing technology is being widely explored across industries as enterprises and startups alike plan how it could open new possibilities and influence operations, products, services, experiences, and more.\n\n“Comcast has a strong history of partnering with startups at the forefront of innovation and emerging technologies,” said Sam Schwartz, Chief Business Development Officer, Comcast. “We are excited to kick off our 2023 LIFT Labs Accelerator series to engage with founders focusing on Generative AI applications, services, and technology to learn more about the implications, opportunities, and impact across a wide range of sectors, including connectivity and content.”\n\nSelected companies will participate in a combination of in-person and remote programming, including one-on-one personalized curriculum tailored to the startup’s stage and mentorship from executives across Comcast NBCUniversal. This hyper-focused, concentrated model allows founders to ...