Today Comcast NBCUniversal announced the 10 start-ups selected for the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, of which Sky Sports is a partner.
The companies were chosen from over one thousand applicants from over 70 countries. The startups will bring their innovative solutions to Comcast NBCUniversal and the SportsTech partner consortium which include Sky Sports, NBC Sports, Golf, NASCAR, U.S. Ski and Snowboard, USA Cycling, USA Swimming, and Comcast Ventures.
Startups were selected based on their technology solutions focused on the accelerator's eight focus areas: media and entertainment, fan/player engagement, athlete/player performance, team and coach success, venue and event innovation, fantasy sports and betting, esports, and the business of sports.
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 program, which kicks off today and lasts 12 weeks, will be held virtually. The founders will participate in this immersive program from cities across the globe, including Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Geneva, Switzerland.
The companies will engage in a custom curriculum featuring workshops on fundraising, sales, marketing and branding, product/market fit, mental health, company culture, and working with corporations, and will meet seasoned startup founders who will share their insights on building and selling highly successful businesses.
James Clement, Director of Operations at Sky Sports said: Our industry is changing faster than ever and SportsTech gives us deeper access to brilliant startups who we can collaborate with, offer mentorship to and learn from. We're seeing some exciting ideas and relationships develop already.
Sam Schwartz, Chief Business Development Officer at Comcast Cable said: At Comcast NBCUniversal, sports, entertainment, and technology are central to what we do across our streaming, broadband, and aggregation businesses. Our inaugural SportsTech accelerator brings together this focus with our long tradition of working with founders and startups.
In collaboration with our partners who represent some of the strongest brands in sports, we are excited to mentor and learn from these founders and see how their technologies can drive innovation in the sports and entertainment industry .
The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech accelerator program will feature mentorship from industry leaders from Comcast NBCUniversal as well as strategic advisors from the Boomtown network and the partner consortium, including Will McIntosh, Executive Vice President, Digital and Sports Consumer Business, NBC Sports Group; Lora Dennis, Senior Vice President, Digital Media NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations; Steve McElwee, Chief Technology Officer, Digital Sports and Sports Consumer Business at NBC Sports; and Craig Neeb, Chief Innovation Officer of NASCAR. Jenna Kurath, Vice President, Startup Partner Development and Head of SportsTech, will lead the startup teams as they work with mentors and business units throughout the program and beyond, and as they seek deals or proofs of concepts with Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky brands.
At the conclusion of the program, the companies will participate in a virtual Demo Day on May 26, 2021, and present their businesses before some of the world's leading venture capitalists, startup founders, business executives, and media.
The 2021 class of the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator includes:
Ane Swim
a William Pleshette Company, Atlanta, GA
William Pleshette Company designs advanced swimming apparel for diverse swimmers, and aims to eliminate the barriers that keep people from enjoying the water. Their flagship product, Ane Swim, provides hair protection and the ability to keep hair completely dry so that everyone can enjoy the freedom of swimming.
Dibz
Toronto, Canada
For event venues that have unsold seats, Dibz provides a text messaging solution for guests to instantly upgrade their seats.
Eon Media
Toronto, Canada
Eon Media makes a full-featured suite of next-generation video-streaming software with 60-70% cost savings and zero code change which can bring customers targeted, user-personalized experiences using advanced AI/machine-learning methods.
GlobalM
Geneva, Switzerland
GlobalM provides professional streaming solutions in broadcast quality to media outlets and broadcasters featuring an advanced secure video streaming network to meet the requirements for high-quality, low-latency LIVE or file-based video delivery over the Internet.
nVenue
Dallas, Texas
Real-time predictive analytics designed for fan engagement, nVenue's AI/ML software delivers powerful play-by-play predictive insights to fans before each play.
Safety Skin
Cleveland, Ohio
Safety Skin develops and sells reflective skin and body care products to help cyclists, runners, and others prevent accidents and improve roadside safety.
Sharper Sense
New York, New York
Sharper Sense develops a neural interface that enhances athletes' perceptual ability, leading to enhanced awareness and reaction times during training and competition.
The Sonar Company
San Antonio, Texas
The Sonar Company uses proprietary ultrasonic tone technology to transmit and receive data, interactions, beacons, and messages between devices in locations where traditional wireless communications is impossible or impractical.
StreamRecap
Los Angeles, California
StreamRecap builds video solutions for teams, leagues and streamers across all esports, with a focus on instant automatic highlights and coaching tools.
XiQ
Atlanta, Georgia
XiQ develops smart devices that replace the conventional key ignition on most non-automotive vehicles, including golf carts and construction vehicles. They enable security, fleet IoT, and mobility sharing solutions to alleviate the transportation challenges facing many communi
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Today Comcast NBCUniversal announced the 10 start-ups selected for the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, of which Sky Sports is a partner. 
