Austin, TX – TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, today honored its 2023 Champion of Innovation winners during a luncheon at its annual State Policy Conference in Austin, TX.

TechNet’s Champion of Innovation awards are given to state policymakers who champion policies that spur innovation, create jobs, and drive economic growth. TechNet’s 2023 Champion of Innovation award winners are:

  • Sen. Lou DiPalma (D-RI)
  • Rep. John Bucy III (D-TX)
  • Sen. Liz Brown (R-IN)
  • Sen. Marko Liias (D-WA)
  • Speaker Javier Martinez (D-NM)
  • Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-VA)
  • Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R-IA)

“I want to congratulate each of our Champion of Innovation award winners and thank them for all they have done this year to enact legislation that advances innovation and economic growth in their state,” said David Edmonson, TechNet’s Vice President of State Policy and Government Relations. “We look forward to continuing our work with these Champions and state policymakers across the country on policies that will help America win the next era of innovation.”

Each year, TechNet’s State Policy Conference brings together leading state policymakers and TechNet members for meaningful discussions on key issues impacting states across the country. This year’s event is being held in Austin, TX, and includes 39 TechNet member companies and lawmakers from 15 states.

From left to right: Sen. Marko Liias (D-WA),  Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R-IA), Sen. Lou DiPalma (D-RI), and Sen. Liz Brown (R-IN).