The DCN Difference

We believe in the transformational power of networks. The heart of our service is the ability to solve complex problems by networking innovators, developers and investors.

The DCN Difference – Our networks

• Over 500 SBIR/STTR grantees are successfully utilizing DCN’s unique commercialization program for the National Science Foundation (NSF)
• Over 20,000 articles comprise the knowledge library of The Lipper Current
• Over 150 issuing authorities attend the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) Annual Conference, making it the largest gathering of development finance professionals in the U.S.
• Over 1,000,000 grant dollars have been awarded to the Latin American Venture Capital Association (LAVCA) since 2002
• Over 400 technology commercialization experts mentor DCN SBIR/STTR commercialization program users and entrepreneurs presenting at the WBTshowcase
• Over 11,000 subscribers receive our partners’ electronic newsletters
• Over 115 distinct media outlets have noted our partners and their activities

The DCN Difference – Our team

• We facilitate quality regional, national and international events
• We launch effective trade associations such as Latin America's private equity and venture capital association LAVCA
• We train angel and seed stage investors on industry best practices
• We successfully advocate for reforms such as CDFA's work with the federal government to improve conditions for the U.S. industrial development bond industry
• We showcase technologies to early stage investors, Fortune 500 companies and commercial licensing scouts via the WBTshowcase
• We design professional research and education tools that impact technology commercialization like our Patenting for Entrepreneurs Workshop
• We administer complex contracts for governments and developers such as the NSF SBIR/STTR Commercialization Planning Program