Advocacy & Policy
Good ideas need good policy to scale
Technology alone does not solve problems. The best innovation in the world means nothing if policy blocks it from reaching the people who need it. We work to change that.
Where We Work
Policy change happens at every level. We show up at all of them.
Level 1
Local & Regional
City council engagement, county-level digital equity programs, regional economic development strategy, and community input processes. This is where policy meets the street.
Level 2
State
Legislative testimony, state innovation fund advocacy, workforce development policy, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technology. Ohio is a bellwether for what works in the Midwest.
Level 3
Federal
Federal research funding advocacy, national AI policy input, digital infrastructure standards, and ensuring the Midwest has a seat at the table when national technology policy is shaped.
Current Priorities
The policy areas where we are focused right now.
AI Governance
Responsible frameworks for AI deployment in public services, hiring, healthcare, and criminal justice. Transparency requirements and algorithmic accountability.
Digital Equity
Broadband access, device availability, digital literacy programs, and ensuring technology investments reach underserved communities.
Research Funding
Advocating for increased public R&D investment, equitable distribution of federal research dollars, and funding mechanisms that support independent organizations.
Workforce Development
Policies that prepare workers for the technology economy. Apprenticeship programs, reskilling initiatives, and education-to-employment pipelines.
Innovation-Friendly Regulation
Regulatory sandboxes, permitting reform, and frameworks that encourage experimentation while protecting the public interest.
How We Do It
Our advocacy is grounded in evidence and built on relationships.
Policy Briefs
Short, evidence-based documents that translate complex technical topics into clear policy recommendations. Written for decision-makers, not academics.
Public Testimony
We show up. City council hearings, state legislative committees, federal comment periods. We bring data, context, and specific recommendations.
Coalitions
Policy change requires allies. We build and participate in coalitions of organizations that share our commitment to evidence-based innovation policy.
Public Education
We write, teach, and explain. Journal articles, public talks, community forums, and educational content that helps people understand the policy issues that affect their lives.
Read Our Work
Our policy analysis is published openly. Browse our briefs, read the journal, or reach out to collaborate on research.