In the third cohort of Comcast NBCUniversal’s LIFT Labs Accelerator powered by Techstars, Philly is well represented, with three out of 11 participating startups coming from the region.

It’s a surprise, since the cohort is operating fully virtually due to the pandemic — meaning companies could be tuning in from around the world more easily than ever. But AI security startup Percepta, virtual experiences startup Seshie and preventative cyberbullying startup Kidas are all local and mid-program in the 2020 cohort.

A big reason Comcast hosts the LIFT Labs accelerator is to learn from companies working in fields relevant to its own work, and possibly partner with or buy services from them. Advanced connectivity, future of work, interactive and immersive experiences, and personalized experiences were the focus areas picked for the latest cohort, based on the telecomms giant’s 2020 business priorities — some of which turned out to be especially relevant amid COVID-19 and ongoing calls for racial justice.

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