Tech firms get online US guide

AN ONLINE directory aimed at helping Irish technology firms to set up business in the US goes live today. The Enterprise Ireland-backed TechResources.usprovides a listing of resources for tech firms coming into the US market.

“It can be challenging for Irish companies to find relevant and trusted resources using an online search, so we’re offering clients this tailored directory as a starting point,” said Nick Marmion, head of software with Enterprise Ireland’s Americas team.

The directory covers 10 categories, including incubators and accelerators, professional services, conferences, networking groups, research centres and co-working spaces, providing a starting point upon which companies can build.

“You have to start following people, learning about the eco- system, building a whole eco-system around your sales process into the US before you come in,” said Niamh Bushnell, chief executive of New York-based Market Sprint, the company behind the directory. “It’s trying to take the noise out and give you relevant resources to start with.”