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Public Policy & Advocacy

Innovation Economy

Driving Innovation Through Strategic Public Policies

Supporting Massachusetts' Innovation Economy

The Massachusetts High Technology Council’s MassVision2050 initiative is strategically focused on identifying and nurturing key innovation sectors that will drive employment and economic growth in Massachusetts over the coming decades. Informed by our Innovation Sector data and member-led initiatives, the Council supports evidence-based recommendations designed to support the growth of key tech-driven industries in Massachusetts.

We work closely with public, private, and academic partners to foster an environment conducive to innovation, ensuring that Massachusetts remains a national leader in these industries and a desirable destination for businesses to establish and grow.

Our efforts include addressing the regulatory structures for these industries by advocating for clear guidelines and appropriate protections for new and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, ensuring that regulation does not stifle innovation.

The Council is a staunch advocate for both public and private sector investments aimed at sustaining and expanding these tech-driven industries, recognizing their vital role in the Commonwealth’s economic future.

Advancing our Agenda

Advocacy in Action

Explore initiatives, testimonies, and strategic actions that support Massachusetts’ innovation economy.

July 30, 2025
Report: MassVision2050 Explores AI’s Impact on Massachusetts’ Workforce

In collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, the Council released a MassVision2050 report detailing AI-driven disruption across sectors and outlining strategies to secure Massachusetts’ leadership in innovation.

June 10, 2025
Testimony: Council Supports H.4722 to Strengthen Economic Leadership

The Council backed legislation to enhance Massachusetts’ innovation economy through targeted investments and infrastructure.

April 14, 2025
Testimony: Council Addresses Cybersecurity and Tech Policy Priorities

The Council submitted testimony to the Joint Committee on Advanced IT, Internet, and Cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for strategic investment and policy alignment.

December 19, 2024
Statement: Council Champions AI Innovation Following Governor’s Task Force Report

Following the release of the Governor’s AI Strategic Task Force report, the Council endorsed recommendations to expand AI infrastructure and talent development, positioning Massachusetts as a global leader.

June 4, 2024
Report: MassVision2050 Blueprint for Making Massachusetts the Global Leader in Applied AI in Healthcare & Life Sciences

In collaboration with Boston Consulting Group and an advisory council of 13 senior leaders from industry, hospitals, and academia, the Council released a whitepaper exploring how AI can significantly enhance Massachusetts’ leadership in healthcare and life sciences.

Spring 2024
Fact Packs: MassVision2050 Innovation Sector Fact Pack 2024 Data Updates Released

Led by Knowledge Partner McKinsey & Company, the Council published updated data Fact Packs, establishing a nuanced fact base around opportunities for nine key innovation sectors, including AI, FinTech, Cybersecurity, and Life Sciences, to guide growth and investment.

Ongoing
MassVision2050 MHTC Cybersecurity Community

With support from MKS, the Council launched the MassVision2050 MHTC Cybersecurity Community in 2024. The collaborative initiative aims to strengthen cybersecurity resilience among member organizations and position Massachusetts as a global leader in cybersecurity innovation.

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Learn More About the Council's Public Policy & Advocacy

The High Tech Council is committed to working with policymakers to protect and enhance Massachusetts’ competitive strengths to accelerate capital investment and job creation while expanding opportunities for all. Through collaborations with leaders from government, industry, and academia, our efforts seek to elevate the quality of life for Massachusetts residents and harness the invaluable contributions of innovation sector employers to fortify the economic well-being and fiscal health of the Commonwealth.

Public Policy & Advocacy

Explore the Council’s core philosophy and policy approach, and discover the key areas the Council focuses on that are fundamental to the health of the Commonwealth’s innovation sectors and the broader state economy.