Massachusetts High Technology Council

The Massachusetts High Technology Council is an organization of CEOs and senior executives from technology-driven companies, professional services firms and research institutions. Based in Burlington, it advocates for public policies and programs that support investment, job growth and a competitive business climate in Massachusetts. Members connect with peers and work with leaders from industry, finance, academia and government on strategies the council pursues in the Legislature, the courts and at the ballot box.

Its current flagship effort is MassVision2050, a multi-year initiative focused on growing key sectors such as AI, life sciences, cybersecurity, defense technology, advanced manufacturing, climate technology and software. The initiative also advances policies to improve affordability and encourage investment, and addresses growing, attracting and keeping the workforce the state will need. The council’s affiliated MassVision Foundation supports related research and cross-sector work.

What to Know

• The council was founded in 1977.
• In 1986 it drafted the voter-approved state tax revenue growth limit.
• In 1992 it wrote the law creating the state research and development tax credit.
• The MassVision Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established by the council.
• Members have access to a private Member Resource Center with briefings and reports.