For Immediate Release August 22, 2008 Contact:
Ramona DeNies Communications Director Development Capital Networks Phone: (503) 234-0558 rdenies@dcnteam.com

WBTshowcase - Now Accepting Applications to Present at the 2009 event

August 22, 2008 | Scottsdale, AZ–- Early submissions are currently being sought for the seventh annual WBTshowcase, March 24-25, 2009 in Arlington-DFW. Early bird deadline for technology submissions is September 29.

Up to 6 presenters are preselected from each year's pool of early applicants. Additionally, all early applicants, upon receiving initial feedback, may resubmit their proposal(s) by the final deadline of November 18. There is no cost to apply.

For more about the benefits of applying early click here

ABOUT THE SHOWCASE
The WBTshowcase is a hands-on, competitive event where each selected presenter becomes our client. We leverage industry pros from the moment an application is submitted, work with each selected presenter to reach out to specific investors and partners, and provide a wealth of resources including two dedicated "mentors" to help prepare for the event.

The extensive planning and preparation that goes into each WBTshowcase results in the largest collection of prescreened and pre-prepped first-to-market technologies emanating from top universities, federal labs, agencies, research institutions, and the private sector.

The success and quality of WBT presenters is proven. Six full years of past performance indicate over 1/3 of all WBT presenters have or will succeed in raising private equity, securing a strategic partnership or licensing agreement, or selling their IP outright. Over $400 Million has been raised to date.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
Organizations seeking to license and commercialize IP
Seed and Early Stage companies seeking private equity
Technology entrepreneurs
Researchers
Research institutions
Tech Transfer Directors representing university innovations

SELECTED PRESENTERS RECEIVE
Strategic Mentoring from industry professionals
Opportunity to present to active investors, licensees & Angels
National Marketing & Media Exposure
Profile in the Program Book & on the website
Booth space at the main event & more

To Submit and Application or Register to Attend visit, www.wbtshowcase.com


The WBT is produced by Development Capital Networks, LLC in cooperation with the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) and Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA). www.wbtshowcase.com.