TradeBridge: Connecting Business Opportunities Between Ireland and Georgia

TradeBridge is a business development initiative designed to help companies in Ireland and Georgia identify new trade, investment and partnership opportunities across the Atlantic.

Through a network of economic development organizations, universities, government agencies and industry partners, TradeBridge provides companies with direct access to market intelligence, strategic introductions and trusted relationships that can accelerate international growth.

For Georgia-Based Companies

TradeBridge helps Georgia companies explore opportunities across Ireland and the European market by providing:

  • Introductions to potential customers, distributors, and strategic partners
  • Connections to regional economic development organizations and government agencies
  • Access to universities, research institutions, and innovation ecosystems
  • Market insights and guidance for expanding into Ireland and Europe
  • Support in identifying investment and collaboration opportunities

For Ireland-Based Companies

TradeBridge serves as a gateway for Irish companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the United States through Georgia, one of the nation’s leading logistics and business hubs.

Companies can benefit from:

  • Access to key business and industry contacts in Georgia
  • Introductions to economic development partners and resources
  • Connections to customers, suppliers, and distribution networks
  • Support in exploring U.S. market entry strategies
  • Opportunities to engage with universities, workforce development partners, and innovation centers

Why TradeBridge?

Unlike traditional trade programs, TradeBridge is built on long-standing relationships between business, government, education, and community leaders on both sides of the Atlantic. Our goal is not simply to facilitate introductions, but to help companies build meaningful, long-term partnerships that support sustainable growth.

TradeBridge’s core areas of engagement include:

  • Trade and investment
  • Economic development
  • Education and workforce development
  • Research and innovation
  • Tourism and cultural exchange
  • Film, sports, and civic collaboration

Whether you are an established company seeking new export markets or a growing business evaluating international expansion, TradeBridge can help connect you with the right people and resources.

Get Started

Interested in learning how TradeBridge can support your business?

Complete the TradeBridge Intake Form to tell us about your company, growth objectives, and areas of interest. A member of the TradeBridge team will review your submission and identify potential opportunities, connections, and resources that align with your goals.

The TradeBridge Story

TradeBridge was established on the strong historical ties between County Wexford, Ireland, and Savannah, Georgia. These connections date back more than 170 years to the direct maritime links and migration between the two regions during the 1840s and 1850s.

Building upon these longstanding relationships, TradeBridge was launched as a pilot initiative in 2018 through a partnership between Wexford Enterprise Center, Wexford County Council, Enterprise Ireland, Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), and World Trade Center Savannah. Following the success of the pilot program, TradeBridge expanded into a broader regional initiative connecting six counties in Ireland—Carlow, Kilkenny, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford—with eighteen counties across Southeast Georgia.

If you’re interested in exploring trade with Ireland, please reach out directly to Chris Ahearn, Director of Research and Trade Development, cahearn@wtcsavannah.org +1 912-655-0366.