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We're transforming International Trade Advisory
By combining the power of purpose-built AI with a team of experienced trade professionals (we call this Experience Intelligence), we deliver real-time intelligence with real-world insight, faster and better, to more exporters, creating a step-change in return on investment for Economic Development Agencies and SMEs.
THE PROBLEM WE SOLVE
International trade has just got more complex. Geopolitics has created a more dynamic trading environment, where managing risk and resilience is as important as exploiting opportunity. And it demands a more sophisticated approach.
SMEs, and the Government agencies (EDOs) that support them, can no longer rely on static data and generalised insights, nor can they waste valuable time and resource on activities that can be done quicker and better, leveraging technology and expertise.
Arclyte was founded with the ambition to enable Governments and empower SMEs,to successfully pursue global opportunities that grow exports, industries and economies.
How we do it
Arclyte has developed a transformative, holistic approach to supporting EDOs in delivering international trade support, leveraging human experience and AI.
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Helping EDOs to identify and prioritise target export markets for key industry clusters.
Identifying high potential exporters within a cluster and promoting strong value chains is more interesting for global buyers (and investors), delivering greater impact.
To get more SMEs to export, present them with real opportunities and the supports to access them. We build trade programmes for EDOs to help SMEs win in global markets.
In a dynamic global trade environment, real-time insights and speed of execution are key. Give your exporters the competitive edge with our secure AI platform.
Leveraging experienced in-market teams to connect prepared exporters with qualified buyers is the ultimate step in effective trade promotion.
Transforming Economic Development with Arclyte AI
Arclyte is developing the world’s first AI-native international trade and economic development advisory platform, designed specifically for Economic Development Organisations (EDOs) and Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). The platform transforms how agencies support exporters and attract investment by reducing weeks of traditional manual analysis to minutes. By combining domain expertise with advanced AI, Arclyte enables faster decisions, lower delivery costs and measurable economic impact, helping agencies embrace AI confidently and strategically driving organisational change.
We are currently collaborating with one of the UK’s leading AI Hubs to develop our first technical proof of concept. This is helping us to: implement the very best technical design, integrate industry leading data sources, and build with responsible AI governance intact, ensuring the platform is robust, secure and built for both public and private sector adoption.
About us
The name Arclyte, a modernised version of Arclight, represents what we do and who we are. An arclight produces a bright light by generating an electric arc across two electrodes. At Arclyte, we shine a light between two markets, illuminating opportunities and bringing clarity to the complex.
ARC also represents Anita, Ruby and Colin; and Lyte represents Lyttle (the maiden name of my late mum Winnie, who shone bright every day).
So, whilst our business is AI powered, we are very human-centric. We put people and relationships first and the foundation for this is trust, respect and honesty. With fun and bad jokes thrown in for good measure ☺
Arclyte was formed to fundamentally transform international trade promotion by harnessing the power of AI to free up and empower people to do what they do best – nurture relationships to create impact. This will make EDOs more effective, generating more exports and exporters, and delivering a greater ROI to stakeholders.
clients
Innovation PEI
Innovation PEI is the Economic Development Organisation for Prince Edward Island in Atlantic Canada. As it strives to grow a vibrant and diverse economy, it is increasingly important that it supports its SMEs with exporting outside North America. Arclyte is proudly supporting Innovation PEI with a trade mission to Ireland, helping up to ten companies explore business opportunities in Ireland as an entry point to Europe.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDCs are not-for-profit organisations responsible for helping small businesses in Atlantic Canda to start, grow and expand. Arclyte is working with the CBDC on a UK Market Bridge programme, identifying the top opportunities for new exporters from Atlantic Canada in priority sectors and helping prepare for them. The aim is to support 24 new exporters into the UK market.
UK Department for Business & Trade
The Department for Business and Trade is focused on implementing the British Government’s Industrial strategy around 8 key sectors and various priority markets. Arclyte is a trusted partner of DBT, implementing innovative trade programmes to grow exports from strategic UK clusters into target markets. We help recruit high potential exporters and key global buyers, to facilitate export growth.
US State of Georgia
Arclyte is proud to represent the U.S. state of Georgia, voted #1 state for business in the U.S. for 12 consecutive years. Arclyte supports Georgia exporters in their international growth to assess and access business opportunities throughout Europe. In addition, we support new and existing investors from the UK & Ireland to grow their US business from the State of Georgia.
our team
Colin has over 25 years’ experience in international trade across public and private sector, having worked at IBM, Enterprise Ireland and OCO Global. He spent three years in Sao Paulo as Director of Latin America for EI and briefly held the role of defacto Ambassador of Ireland to Brazil. He has worked with some of the world’s leading EDOs including JETRO, DBT and Empire State Development and has supported thousands of SME across his career in international trade. His knowledge and passion for international trade led him to set up Arclyte, Colin’s superpower is his ‘unique’ laugh. His favourite book is ‘Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ and favourite films ‘Jerry Maguire’ and ‘Love Actually’. He loves spending time with his daughter Ruby and playing golf.
Conor has 14 years’ experience in international trade having previously worked with OCO Global and a number of tech and engineering SMEs. He has represented dozens of global EDOs including Georgia DED and Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (Canada) and has successfully supported 100s of SMEs with international market growth. Conor is a specialist in designing and leading international trade programs which has delivered millions in new revenue and sales pipelines for his clients. He does this by helping his clients build sustainable route to market strategies for long term success. As Client Services Director at Arclyte, Conor champions client success, ensuring every partnership delivers meaningful results and a clear return on investment. In his free time, Conor enjoys sports and history.
Aodhán brings a rare blend of research leadership, technological innovation, and practical problem-solving to economic development. With experience spanning academia, the public sector, and industry, he addresses complex problems with practical research insights that deliver real value for clients. He leads our international research teams and oversees the development of our proprietary AI platform, ensuring that high-quality evidence, advanced analytics and applied innovation sit at the core of our work. Aodhán has advised economic development organisations and international businesses to inform growth strategy and drive measurable economic impact. Outside of work, Aodhán enjoys being outdoors with his family surfing, hiking, camping and exploring the coastline.
With nine years’ experience in international trade and investment, Andrew has a strong track record of helping businesses expand internationally and unlock new export opportunities. He has worked with leading economic development organisations and investment promotion agencies, including the UK Department for Business and Trade, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and NEOM, managing strategic export market initiatives, market entry programmes and trade missions. His expertise also includes market insight, proposition development and advisory for investment attraction. Away from work, Andrew is never far from a body of water – swimming laps, navigating the pickleball court with mixed success and keeping a close eye on the sporting calendar.
Our global network
Interested in learning how Arclyte can help with your international growth plans?
If you are an SME looking to internationalise or an Economic Development Organisation looking to support its exporters more effectively in new international markets, we would love to hear from you