What truly sets Massachusetts apart as the leading life sciences ecosystem in the world is the informed, principled, and powerful engagement of our legislative and civic leaders. Day two of BIO 2025 began with a powerful message from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey that the public-private partnership, that turned a hub of science into a global powerhouse, is stronger than ever for decades to come. During remarks on the BIO main stage and in front of partners at the Massachusetts Pavilion, the Governor highlighted the recent reauthorization of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Initiative as doubling down on medical discovery and the Commonwealth’s commitment to life sciences. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll reinforced this message later in the day during a visit to the Massachusetts Pavilion.
Later in the day, leaders gathered to welcome House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka, joined by members of the Massachusetts legislature. Together, Massachusetts leaders delivered a message to BIO attendees that Massachusetts intends to maintain its leadership through public-private partnerships and smart investments in infrastructure and incentives.
Massachusetts’ global leadership in the life sciences is no accident. Since 2008, government and industry have collaborated on a holistic and intentional commitment to sustaining an ecosystem-wide approach focused on innovation, geographic equity, and diversity. Most recently, Governor Maura Healey signed into law the Mass Leads Act, an economic development bill building on the success of the state’s renowned life sciences sector infusing the Life Sciences Initiative with another $1 billion over the next decade.
