5 Most Innovative States in the US

3. Massachusetts

Per Capita R&D Investment: $4,686.94   

Per Capita Venture Capital Investment: $5,027.76

Tech Related Jobs: 60

Massachusetts is a major innovative state in the US. The state has a high research and development spending per capita. Massachusetts also has a large share of science and engineering professionals. All these factors make the state one of the 20 most innovative states in the country.