Comcast Innovation Fund Grant

The Comcast Innovation Fund aims to advance technology and public policy research that enhances Internet connectivity and services. It offers grants to technologists, researchers, and academics with a focus on areas like low latency networking, Wi-Fi performance, AI computing, live video streaming, and quantum computing-related cybersecurity. Proposals in other Internet technology realms may be considered but with lower priority. This initiative reflects Comcast's commitment to innovation in connectivity.

The Comcast Innovation Fund was created to support technology and public policy research that contributes to the betterment of the Internet, and the continued evolution of connectivity products and services. The fund provides grants to technologists, researchers, and academics to support Internet- and connectivity-focused projects within the fund’s areas of interest, which are updated annually.
Top Areas of Interest
Areas of focus for the Comcast Innovation Fund are updated annually. Projects most likely to receive Innovation Fund Grants will fall into one of these areas.
For 2026, our grant funding priority focus areas are:
Low Latency NetworkingWi-Fi PerformanceAI/Edge Computing/CachingLive Video StreamingQuantum Computing-Related Cybersecurity and PrivacyQuantum Network Optimization
We will consider proposals in other Internet technology areas at a lower priority.

Eligibility

The fund provides grants to technologists, researchers, and academics to support Internet- and connectivity-focused projects within the fund’s areas of interest, which are updated annually.

Ineligibility

Areas out of scope for the 2026 Grant Year include:Fintech, NFTs, blockchain, crypto currenciesProjects which focus on network simulatorsNew social media systems