{"id":14527,"date":"2025-05-23T07:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T06:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/?p=14527"},"modified":"2025-05-29T07:01:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T06:01:10","slug":"ready-to-scale-skillnet-innovation-exchange-supporting-irish-smes-navigating-u-s-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/ready-to-scale-skillnet-innovation-exchange-supporting-irish-smes-navigating-u-s-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"R\u00e9idh le F\u00e1s? Malart\u00fa Nu\u00e1la\u00edochta Skillnet ag tac\u00fa le FBManna na h\u00c9ireann at\u00e1 ag dul i ngleic le leathn\u00fa sna St\u00e1it Aontaithe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T\u00e1 caidreamh domhain dinimici\u00fail ag an \u00cdsilt\u00edr leis na St\u00e1it Aontaithe le fada an l\u00e1 \u2014 caidreamh at\u00e1 bunaithe ar luachanna comhroinnte, ar chomh-theanga, agus ar nasc l\u00e1idir trasatlantach a sh\u00edneann thar na c\u00e9adta bliain. Le gl\u00fanta anuas, t\u00e1 gn\u00f3lachta\u00ed na h\u00c9ireann ag f\u00e9achaint i dtreo na S.A. mar th\u00edr l\u00e1n deiseanna ollmh\u00f3ra, agus leanann an traidisi\u00fan seo d&#x27;uaillmhian fiontra\u00edochta ar aghaidh inniu le m\u00f3iminteam n\u00edos m\u00f3 f\u00f3s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T\u00e1 na S.A. f\u00f3s ar cheann de na marga\u00ed is tarraingt\u00ed do chuideachta\u00ed \u00c9ireannacha at\u00e1 ag iarraidh f\u00e1s go hidirn\u00e1isi\u00fanta. Ag an am c\u00e9anna, t\u00e1 bua, nu\u00e1la\u00edocht agus inoiri\u00fanacht na h\u00c9ireann tugtha faoi deara ag infheisteoir\u00ed Meirice\u00e1nacha. T\u00e1 an Eireann roghnaithe go seasta ag iln\u00e1isi\u00fanaigh na S.A. mar a mbonn Eorpach, agus iad ag aithint neart \u00e1r lucht saothair, \u00e1r dtimpeallacht ghn\u00f3-chairdi\u00fail, agus \u00e1r staid mar thairseach chuig margadh na hEorpa. 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Ag obair le comhph\u00e1irtithe r\u00e9igi\u00fanacha agus n\u00e1isi\u00fanta, sheolamar sraith de bhr\u00edf\u00edochta\u00ed agus de sheisi\u00fain faoi sti\u00fair saineolaithe a bh\u00ed deartha chun gn\u00f3lachta\u00ed na h\u00c9ireann a fheisti\u00fa leis an eolas agus leis an l\u00e9argas a theasta\u00edonn uathu chun go n-\u00e9ireoidh leo. Chuir na himeachta\u00ed seo ard\u00e1n oscailte ar f\u00e1il d&#x27;\u00e9iceach\u00f3ras gn\u00f3 na h\u00c9ireann chun imn\u00ed a chur in i\u00fal, ceisteanna a chur, agus freagra\u00ed d\u00edreacha a fh\u00e1il \u00f3 shaineolaithe tionscail agus margaidh.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T\u00e1 na pr\u00edomh-chorr\u00f3id\u00ed teicneola\u00edochta agus nu\u00e1la\u00edochta sna S.A. cl\u00fadaithe againn \u2014 \u00f3 Washington go Virginia, \u00f3 Ohio go Maryland agus n\u00edos faide i gc\u00e9in \u2014 ag cinnti\u00fa, is cuma c\u00e1 bhfuil na deiseanna le f\u00e1il, go bhfuil \u00e1r bpobal ullamh chun iad a fhiosr\u00fa go muin\u00edneach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mar chuid den tionscnamh seo, d&#x27;fhreastail \u00e1r bhfoireann freisin ar an <strong>Cruinni\u00fa Mullaigh Infheist\u00edochta na St\u00e1t Aontaithe<\/strong>, ceann de na heachtra\u00ed is t\u00e1bhachta\u00ed d&#x27;fhorbairt gn\u00f3 idirn\u00e1isi\u00fanta sna St\u00e1it Aontaithe. Thug an l\u00e1ithreacht ar an l\u00e1thair deis d\u00fainn dul i ngleic go d\u00edreach le lucht d\u00e9anta cinnt\u00ed na S.A., deiseanna inbhainist\u00edochta a aithint, agus tuiscint n\u00edos fearr a fh\u00e1il ar na mionphoint\u00ed a gcaithfidh cuideachta\u00ed \u00c9ireannacha a l\u00e1imhse\u00e1il agus iad ag leathn\u00fa a l\u00e1ithreachta.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is \u00e9 an toradh n\u00e1 sraith at\u00e1 ag f\u00e1s de sheisi\u00fain phraitici\u00fala, eolasacha a shol\u00e1thra\u00edonn rochtain ar chomhairle saineolach agus a chotha\u00edonn naisc bhr\u00edocha agus foghlaim \u00f3 chomhghleacaithe. 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Cib\u00e9 an bhfuil sibh ag iarraidh l\u00e1ithreacht a bhun\u00fa, oibr\u00edocht at\u00e1 ann cheana a mh\u00e9ad\u00fa, n\u00f3 d\u00edreach tuiscint a fh\u00e1il ar an t\u00edrdhreach margaidh at\u00e1 ag s\u00edorathr\u00fa, b\u00edg\u00ed ag faire amach do thuilleadh deiseanna sa tr\u00ed\u00fa r\u00e1ithe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ireland has long had a deep and dynamic relationship with the United States \u2014 built on shared values, a common language, and a strong transatlantic bond that spans centuries. For generations, Irish businesses have looked to the U.S. as a land of immense opportunity, and this tradition of entrepreneurial ambition continues today with even greater momentum.&nbsp; The U.S. remains one of the most attractive markets for Irish companies seeking to scale internationally. At the same time, Irish talent, innovation, and adaptability have not gone unnoticed by American investors. U.S. multinationals have consistently chosen Ireland as their European base, recognising the strength of our workforce, our business-friendly environment, and our position as a gateway to the European market. This mutual recognition has led to decades of collaboration \u2014 with U.S. FDI playing a vital role in the Irish economy, and Irish firms contributing significantly to U.S. growth stories.&nbsp; However, in recent months, changing trade dynamics \u2014 including discussions around tariffs and regulatory adjustments \u2014 have made entering or expanding in the U.S. more complex for Irish firms. These developments demand strategic reconsideration, not hesitation.&nbsp; Instead of retreating in the face of uncertainty, Skillnet Innovation Exchange has taken proactive steps. Working with regional and national partners, we launched a series of briefings and expert-led sessions designed to equip Irish businesses with the information and insights they need to succeed. These events provided the Irish business ecosystem with an open platform to voice concerns, ask questions, and receive direct answers from industry and market specialists.&nbsp; We\u2019ve covered key U.S. tech and innovation corridors \u2014 from Washington to Virginia, Ohio to Maryland and beyond \u2014 ensuring that no matter where opportunities lie, our community is prepared to explore them with confidence.&nbsp; As part of this initiative, our team also attended the Select USA Investment Summit, one of the most important events for international business expansion into the U.S. Being on the ground enabled us to engage directly with U.S. decision-makers, identify actionable opportunities, and better understand the nuances that Irish companies need to navigate as they expand their footprint.&nbsp; The result is a growing series of practical, well-informed sessions that not only provide access to expert advice but also foster meaningful connections and peer learning. 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Irish companies currently operating in the U.S. have shared their experiences, challenges, and the strategic choices that led to their success \u2014 offering valuable insights to others planning similar moves.&nbsp; For any Irish company considering the U.S. as their next big step, these resources are invaluable. 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