april 29 2002 dear conference attendee we are pleased to present innovation and the medical device industry a case study by massachusetts technology collaborative s index of economy this joint effort between mtc council massmedic shows dynamic nature in its impact on state using economic indicators from analysis focuses several areas important overall growth that plays key role strengthening attracting increased capital investment retaining highly skilled workforce spurring new technological advances some findings include 1996 2000 had second highest number patents per capita ahead california connecticut issued inventors also rose healthy 66 during same period venture investments related firms 36 2001 while us saw 25 decrease life sciences industries academic
