Why does Massachusetts boast such a prosperous arena for medtech companies?

The state of Massachusetts is home to a thriving, world-leading medtech sector – but what are the secrets behind this success?

‍The foundations of Massachusetts’ thriving medtech sector can be traced back to President George Washington’s decision to begin building naval warships out of Boston in the late-18th century (Credit: Sean Pavone/Shutterstock)

Massachusetts may be among the smallest of all the American states, but it hosts a medtech sphere capable of rivalling any in the US – even the venerated Silicon Valley region. As recently as last year, the Bay State played host to a historic event in the life sciences sector, as Cambridge-based biotech firm Moderna became one of the first companies anywhere in the world to gain regulatory approval for a Covid-19 vaccine. Jamie Bell speaks to MassMEDIC’s Brian Johnson to find out what makes Massachusetts such a desirable place to be for start-ups and multibillion-dollar firms alike.

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