International Expansion

The New Jersey Europe Center connects European companies, specifically in the UK and Germany, with New Jersey’s innovation-driven economy. Recognizing the shared priorities between European countries and New Jersey, particularly in fintech, biotech, medtech, food manufacturing, and clean energy, we are committed to facilitating connections that drive economic growth. New Jersey’s Global Economic Index, released by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, identified the UK, Ireland, and Germany as three of the top five global economic partners of New Jersey.

New Jersey’s strong economic and cultural ties with India make it the perfect destination for Indian companies aiming to expand to the United States. To assist in that process, the New Jersey India Center has two locations, one in Delhi and one in Bengaluru. India ranks as New Jersey’s fourth-largest trading partner, and New Jersey is the foremost U.S. location for job creation by Indian businesses. We also have the second-largest Indian-born population. The relationship between New Jersey and India was further solidified in 2024 with the establishment of the New Jersey-India Commission.

The bond between New Jersey and Ireland is rooted in a rich shared history. Our aligned economic goals have established New Jersey as a prime destination for Irish foreign direct investment, with trade between New Jersey and Ireland reaching $2.4 billion in 2022 and Irish firms investing approximately $869 million in New Jersey since 2003. More than 15% of New Jersey’s residents (around 1.3 million people) claim Irish ancestry, making it one of the most common ancestries in the state.

Known as the “Startup Nation,” Israel has an innovation ecosystem that mirrors New Jersey’s economic growth. This shared ethos has fostered deep and lasting ties, highlighted by the $1.72 billion generated in two-way trade in goods recorded in 2022. New Jersey is also home to the fourth-largest Israel-born population in the United States. The New Jersey-Israel Commission, established in 1989, has been instrumental in promoting bilateral economic and cultural relations, spearheading initiatives that have increased collaborations in research between the two states.