Innovation Advocacy Council

To better communicate with and educate Congress on innovation issues, SSTI launched the Innovation Advocacy Council (IAC). Through the IAC, SSTI and its member organizations have:

  • held more than 300 meetings with Congressional offices,
  • provided input on multiple bills and policy proposals, and
  • secured $50 million in funding for the Regional Innovation Strategies (Build 2 Scale) program - year after year.
  • worked to strengthen support for the Tech Hubs program and funding.
  • supported SBIR reauthorization and past FAST funding.

The IAC's Advisory Board has worked with SSTI to develop a policy platform providing solutions for job creation and economic growth.

How can you help?

You can support SSTI and the IAC by providing information on your programs, contacting your congressional delegation, and helping to fund the IAC.

Contact Mark Skinner, SSTI president & CEO to get involved.