--- title: Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, Reimagined description: In this podcast episode, The New LIFT Labs Accelerator Program, we speak with Luke Butler & Laura Plunkett of Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs. image: https://blog.venturefuel.net/hubfs/031523_VFI_Blog_The%20New%20Lift%20Labs%20Accelerator%20Program-1.png --- ![](https://blog.venturefuel.net/hubfs/031523_VFI_Blog_The%20New%20Lift%20Labs%20Accelerator%20Program-1.png) # Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, Reimagined Published by [Vanessa Rosado](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/author/vanessa-rosado) on Mar 30, 2023 3:09:27 PM ## "We've been listening to our Founders and we've learned a lot about why the experience with Comcast NBCUniversal's LIFT Labs program is different than what's in the market...that's part of the reason why we transformed these two marquee programs into one super program that we think is addressing what we've heard from founders, as well as meeting the moment of the market, as well as meeting the moment of our company, which is really at an interesting point in its lifecycle and looking towards what's next." – Laura Plunkett, Head of LIFT Labs & Executive Director, Startup Engagement, Comcast NBCUniversal This week's VentureFuel Visionaries are Laura Plunkett and Luke Butler, Executive Director of Startup Engagement at Comcast. They talk about the evolution of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator and its first theme: Generative AI.   Laura and Luke share why they now offer multiple programs throughout the year, open to various stages of startups, and all aligned to strategic areas of interest for the core business. We go deep on the value to startup founders, the value to Comcast, and what other corporates can learn from the opportunity. To learn more about this program & apply visit: [https://lift.comcast.com/accelerator/](https://lift.comcast.com/accelerator/)   VentureFuel builds and accelerates innovation programs for industry leaders by helping them unlock the power of External Innovation via startup collaborations.  [![Meet VentureFuel](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9106794/a45798f5-cdf8-41c7-a319-32b9f9c8276a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9106794/a45798f5-cdf8-41c7-a319-32b9f9c8276a) Tags: [podcasts](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/podcasts), [Accelerator](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/accelerator), [Partnership](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/partnership), [VentureFuel Visionaries](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/venturefuel-visionaries), [COMCAST NBCUniversal](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/comcast-nbcuniversal), [LIFT Labs](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/lift-labs), [Investments](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/investments), [Laura Plunkett](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/laura-plunkett), [LIFT Labs Accelerator](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/lift-labs-accelerator), [Corporate Startup](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/corporate-startup), [Startup Founders](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/startup-founders), [Business Opportunity](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/business-opportunity), [Luke Butler](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/luke-butler) [Back to Blog](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov) ## Related Articles ## [Insights at the Speed of AI — LIFT Labs' Tito Obaisi](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/insights-at-the-speed-of-ai-lift-labs-tito-obaisi) AI is accelerating how fast companies turn insight into action. How do you keep up when... [Read More ](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/insights-at-the-speed-of-ai-lift-labs-tito-obaisi) ## [Comcast NBCUniversal Lift Labs Vertical AI Accelerator](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/comcast-nbcuniversal-lift-labs-vertical-ai-accelerator) Meet the nine startups selected for the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Vertical AI Accelerator ... [Read More ](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/comcast-nbcuniversal-lift-labs-vertical-ai-accelerator) ## [Meet the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator Spring 2026 cohort](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/meet-the-comcast-nbcuniversal-lift-labs-accelerator-spring-2026-cohort) Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator has introduced its Spring 2026 cohort, a group of... [Read More ](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/meet-the-comcast-nbcuniversal-lift-labs-accelerator-spring-2026-cohort)