FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2009
Contact:
Saeed Bagheri, (P. Eng)
Technology Transfer Officer
Phone:(519) 888-4567 x38418
Fax: (519) 746-3575
E-mail: sbagheri@uwaterloo.ca
University of Waterloo a Contender
for “World’s Best Technology” Title
Sodium/Lithium Battery Technology Selected for 2009 WBTshowcase
February 6th, 2009 | Arlington, TX – University of Waterloo was among the top technology innovators selected from across the nation and around the world to present at the March 24-25 WBTshowcase in Arlington, Texas.
University of Waterloo’s Sodium/Lithium-ion technology, which is a lower cost new nano-structured cathode material for batteries, was rigorously screened and mentored by WBTshowcase commercialization experts to present to an audience including over 100 venture investors and Fortune 1000 licensors.
“The revolutionary nature of the technologies presenting at the WBTshowcase makes it a must-attend event for investors and licensing scouts,” said Paul Huleatt, WBTshowcase CEO.
The WBTshowcase is the nation's premier event showcasing the largest collection of undiscovered technologies emanating from the world’s leading universities, labs and research institutions.
University of Waterloo (UW) has long been recognized as a top university for innovation in Canada.
Each year, just one of the WBTshowcase’s carefully selected presenters receives the "Best of Show" award.
Mr. Huleatt highlighted that the companies groomed to present at the WBTshowcase leave with new knowledge and contact to take their technologies to market and beyond.
The 2008 World’s Best Technologies Showcase brought together over 75 world-class deals and attracted over 450 attendees including over 100 bonafide investors and Fortune 1000 licensees.
According to Mr. Huleatt, approximately 1/3 of past WBTshowcase presenters have gone on to secure venture capital or a licensing/strategic partnering agreement with a Fortune 1000 company. To date, past presenters have raised over $400 million in first (or next) round venture capital.
About University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo is a Canadian leader in the transfer of ideas and technology to the private sector. More Canadian high-tech and knowledge-based spin-off companies trace their roots to the University of Waterloo than to any other school.
http://www.uwaterloo.ca
About WBTshowcase
The WBTshowcase is the nation's premier event showcasing the largest collection of undiscovered technologies emanating from the world’s leading universities, labs and research institutions. www.wbtshowcase.com
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