Free Market Entry Assessment

Find the Right U.S. State for Your Business

Answer a few focused questions and receive a starting point for your market-entry conversation, including state fit, setup priorities, incentives to explore, and a 30/60/90-day direction.

1. Industry
2. Stage
3. Priorities
4. Needs
5. Profile
Step 1 of 5

What is your primary industry?

Select the sector that best describes your business.

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Technology & SoftwareSaaS, AI, cloud, cybersecurity, platforms
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Manufacturing & IndustrialProduction, assembly, hardware, materials
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Life Sciences & HealthcareBiotech, medtech, health IT, pharma
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Clean EnergyEV, climate tech, renewable energy
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Food & AgricultureFood processing, agtech, distribution
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FintechPayments, finance, insurance, blockchain
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Retail & E-CommerceConsumer goods, DTC, wholesale
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Professional ServicesConsulting, staffing, advisory services
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AerospaceAviation, space, MRO, and aerospace manufacturing
Step 2 of 5

What stage is your business?

This helps match your company with the right setup, compliance, capital, and market-entry support.

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StartupPre-revenue or early revenue
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Growth-stage SMEGrowing revenue, team, and customer base
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Established CompanyMature company entering or expanding in the U.S.
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International Market EntryForeign company entering the U.S. for the first time
Step 3 of 5

What matters most for your expansion?

Move each slider based on what matters most for your U.S. market-entry decision.

Tax incentives and creditsMedium
Access to skilled talentMedium
Low cost of doing businessMedium
Supply chain and logisticsMedium
University and R&D ecosystemMedium
Access to customers and major marketsMedium
Business-friendly regulatory environmentMedium
Step 4 of 5

What support do you need?

Select all that apply. These needs help shape the state recommendation and the 30/60/90-day market-entry plan.

R&D Tax CreditsResearch and development incentives
Export AssistanceInternational trade and export support
Workforce TrainingTalent and employee training programs
Investor AccessAngel, VC, and capital connections
Port / FTZ AccessLogistics, customs, and trade zones
Government ContractingFederal, state, or defense markets
Entrepreneur ImmigrationFounder and immigration-related support
Corporate SetupFiling, banking, tax, insurance, and compliance
Step 5 of 5

Tell us a little more

This context helps make the recommendation more practical.