Business France North America

[partnership] Business France was proud to take part in Sport dans la ville’s third annual US Charity Soccer Tournament.   Held earlier this month, this tournament was an opportunity for our agency to strengthen our partnership with Sport dans la ville, its #youngtalent program and our very own VIE program… while also having fun! It was a great, inclusive team building activity with members from all departments and various horizons joining our co-ed team.   Congratulations to all who participated, including Frederic Mazenq, new head of Atout France in North America, Frédéric ROSSI, Faïz Elm, Arthur Jaspard, Audrey Cabald, Elisa Gibert, Paul Lebleu, Jean Mostert, Laura Batby, Carole L., Laëtitia B., Metisse Clain   Thanks to our partners Philippe Oddou, Pascale Remy, Martin Giovanna, Julien Thoral and Kyle Haskins for this opportunity

[#NEXTFrenchHealthcare] This week, we brought the best of French innovation to the forefront at the Next French Healthcare Roadshow. 🌟 As we wave goodbye, let's reflect on the collaborative spirit that fueled our discussions in Montreal and Boston. Highlights include: Breakfast Pitch Sessions - Participants had the opportunity to present their innovative projects to the Next French Healthcare jury at the CIC, followed by valuable interactions with potential investors. B2B Meetings - Throughout the week, we facilitated numerous B2B meetings, allowing our companies to forge meaningful connections and explore potential partnerships. Visits to McGill University - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences & Kendall Square - These visits provided insights into the local ecosystem and gave the startups opportunities for collaboration and growth. Networking Lunches and Evenings - Engaging lunches with Desjardins and evenings with Dentons and FACCNE ⎮ French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England fostered great conversations and connections. Many thanks to our jury of experts: Kou Qin, PhD, from Eisai Innovation Inc, Genevieve Weir from Boehringer Ingelheim, Sarah Tao from Sanofi, Imran Nasrullah, MS, JD from SNAP Life Sciences, Annie Weissbach from Echo Health Ventures, Laura Chambre, PhD from Sanofi, Sean J. Cheng from Ascension Ventures, Jean-Luc Boulnois from Angels Santé & FineHeart, and Randy Bak from 3CC | Third Culture Capital. Business France North America extends its gratitude to Voisin Consulting Life Sciences (VCLS), ORCOM | Expertise-comptable, audit, conseil, FACCNE ⎮ French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England, Desjardins and Dentons for their support in making this event a success. This week has been intense but rewarding in the French companies preparation for the American market. Our participating companies are now better equipped to navigate the North American market, and the Business France Healthcare team is excited to see the potential opportunities that will emerge from this experience. Here's to future collaborations and success! 🚀 The Next French Healthcare startups: INCEPTO – Apneal – EzyGain – Lifebloom – Poly-Dtech – Quantiq.io – Somno Engineering – Persea – Sounduct

✈️ [France Atlanta] Business France Investors' Day 2024 Last Friday, Business France hosted its Investors' Day in Atlanta! The event brought together over 40 participants, including American companies already operating in France and those exploring expansion opportunities. 🎤 The day opened with remarks from Anne-Laure Desjonquères, Consul General of France in Atlanta, followed by a roundtable moderated by John W. Woodward of Metro Atlanta Chamber. Key speakers included: - Michael Goltzman, SVP Global Policy & Sustainability, The Coca-Cola Company - Christine Daric, Partner, Corporate Tax, BCLP - Brian Tolleson, Co-Founder & Partner, Connexion South Additional insights were shared by Adam Bruns, Editor-in-Chief of Site Selection Magazine, and Philippe Y., Director of FDI Investment Promotion at Business France North America. Speakers highlighted the high-quality talent in France, supported by a strong education system, and the country's leadership in decarbonized energy. They also pointed to the France 2030 initiative, a €54B investment plan aimed at transforming key industries such as energy, automotive, and aerospace. 🙌 Many thanks to our partners & sponsors: Consulate of France in Atlanta, Arnaud. Peltier, Iwan Streichenberger, French Foreign Trade Advisors, Katherine Lafourcade, French American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Southeast, Metro Atlanta Chamber and to the team at Business France who made it possible: Jeremie Sautter & Philippe Y. We look forward to further strengthening transatlantic investment. #FranceAtlanta #BusinessFrance #InvestInFrance #France2030 #ChooseFrance

[French Sport Days] ✨ What an incredible journey! Our French Sport Days event has wrapped up, bringing a fantastic week to a close. 🚀 The program was packed with wonderful connections! Our delegation met with key local stakeholders at the LA Sports Innovation Conference held at the brand new Intuit Dome, and presented their groundbreaking solutions during meetings and dynamic networking events, including at the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 🏟️Another highlight from the trip was visiting premier sport facilities like the SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, UCLA and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas campus. 🌐 The relationships forged and the insights gained will be pivotal in driving their growth across North America! 🏅 As Paris passes the Olympic torch to LA, we’re excited to see the continued collaboration and innovation in the sports industry. Kudos to our delegation for making this event a success: Ball'N Connect - CRYO CONTROL - DEFIT - SPORT ESPACES INNOVATION SAS - STRAMATEL - TEAM GREEN - TECHNOLOGY BASED MAGIC - touch2see 🔗Learn more about this event at: : French Sport Days - French Sport Days (businessfrance.fr) Marie Jagu - Céline Hédiard - Sebastien VICENTE - Mathias Kouo-Doumbé

[French Cutlery Delegation] 🎯Our 3-day showcase event was a success! Organized in partnership with the French Cutlery Federation, the event presented top French cutlery brands from the historic knife-making region of Thiers, each demonstrating their unique craftsmanship and aesthetic in New York City. 🍸 The inaugural cocktail reception was the summit of the event, allowing press and trade professionals to discover our curated selection of high-end cutlery and connect with our skilled manufacturers. ✨ This successful sequence has not only highlighted the excellence of French cutlery but also opened the door to exciting collaboration opportunities. The future looks sharp! Verdier Manufacture - 1859 cutlery - AU NAIN COUTELIERS - Coutellerie Claude Dozorme - Déglon - fischer group - Fontenille Pataud - GOYON-CHAZEAU coutellerie - TARRERIAS BONJEAN Patricia Chung - Matthieu Mahot - Sebastien VICENTE - Quitterie Pagniez 

[Digitalization of Tourism and Events] 🌟 From October 1st to 10th, we embarked on an incredible journey with five innovative French companies specializing in the digital transformation of tourism and the event industry. This exploratory trade mission took us to Montreal and Las Vegas, where our delegation forged valuable connections and showcased cutting-edge solutions.   ➡️ Let’s take a look at key moments from our program:   🚀 We attended a networking reception at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec, hosted by the Honorable Liza Frulla and France Dionne, with the Consul General of France in Montreal, Marie Lapierre – it was a great opportunity to fantastic opportunity to connect with the local ecosystem!   ✨ We participated in IMEX, the largest trade show for the MICE industry! Our cohort showcased their innovations at the French Pavilion, and even took part in a press conference to discuss the future of tourism, highlighting their commitment to advancing the industry.   🤝 Our delegation met with a diverse array of local stakeholders, building meaningful relationships and fostering impactful collaborations.   🌐Congratulations to our cohort for making this event a success and and setting the stage for the future of tourism and events! L'Escale Royale, NUKOMR®, Quicktext, VASY, and VinTrail Pro   This mission was organized by Bpifrance in collaboration with Business France North America and supported by the Direction Générale des Entreprises.   👉Learn more on: https://lnkd.in/gyJ9_tPm Céline Hédiard - Sebastien VICENTE - Kevin AUGUSMAT - Céline MERIT - Marie Jagu - Jeanne Brua - Estelle Maurin - Aurélie MESNIL - Enguerran Di Carlo

Our tasting roadshow returns to New York, Chicago, and Denver, October 28th, 29th, and 31st! Spots are going fast, so register now to attend and taste the best France has to offer.

[#Toronto Global Forum] This morning, in partnership with the Economic Department of the French Embassy in Canada, Business France hosted an exciting roundtable exploring the economic potential of major international sports competitions for companies, at #IEFA's Toronto Global Forum.   🎙️ OLYMPICS IN PARIS: CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS : How do sports and the experience economy represent an opportunity for businesses? What economic advantages can companies expect to gain from their involvement in the Olympic Games? How can businesses effectively capitalize on the reputational gains associated with Olympic partnerships or sponsorships?   Introduced by HE Michel Miraillet, Ambassador of France to Canada, the panel was moderated by Allan O'Dette BA, MBA, ICD.D, Executive Advisor at MNP, and featured various C-suite speakers, who shared their own experiences in France:  Emily Heitman, Country President at Schneider Electric,  Laurent Germain, Egis' CEO,  Thierry Bon, Counter-UAS Business Segment Director at Thales  and Morgan S., Senior VP at Crisis24 Private Strategic Group.   A special thanks to our partners Gowling WLG Canada and France Canada Chamber of Commerce (ON, MB) for their valuable support.   Bertrand POUS, Pierre W., Mamoun Cheddadi, Kenzo Bourreau, Morgan Larhant, Marie Beaux, Yassine El Hamzaoui, Lena ZAIM, Félix de Liège, Emilie D., Service économique régional au Canada

[French Sport Days] 🌟It’s time for the next step! After a fantastic cocktail reception at the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles and an insightful day of workshops and visits, including a trip to UCLA, our delegation has now arrived in Las Vegas! 🏟️This afternoon, our delegation will present their solutions to local players at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas! Following this, they will tour the impressive sports facilities on campus. 🏅 Tomorrow, our cohort will be hosted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization. They will attend panels that explore the sports industry and emerging opportunities. ✨We’re looking forward to these engaging sessions and site visits, which promise to strengthen collaborations and drive forward initiatives in the sports industry. Stay tuned for more updates! 🙏 Thank you to Julie Duhaut-Bedos, Consul General of France in Los Angeles, for the warm welcome. 🔗More information on: https://lnkd.in/eHR8M-TJ Ball'N Connect - CRYO CONTROL - DEFIT - SPORT ESPACES INNOVATION SAS - STRAMATEL - TEAM GREEN - TECHNOLOGY BASED MAGIC - touch2see Marie Jagu - Céline Hédiard - Sebastien VICENTE - Mathias Kouo-Doumbé

[Mobilidays] 🚗Our Mobilidays event has come to a successful conclusion! Over the past few days, our delegation of seven pioneering #automotive companies has made significant strides in Detroit, engaging with key industry players and showcasing their innovative solutions.   Here’s a recap:   🔋The Battery Show: Our delegation participated in North America’s premier battery event, connecting with top industry companies. The event provided an excellent platform for our companies to engage with North America’s biggest players and market leaders!   🗣️Pitch sessions: Our cohort pitched their solutions to local industry professionals, including representatives from General Motors, AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing, Magna International, BorgWarner and Stellantis   🍸 Networking Receptions: Organized by our esteemed partners French-American Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Chapter and Dawda Mann, these events offered invaluable opportunities for our delegation to forge valuable connections and explore potential collaborations. 👏 Kudos to our delegation for making this event a success: CS GROUP - DeepHawk - ENTROVIEW - GRIS GROUP - Ingecal constructeur - Mithieux Metal Protect - Tiamat Energy   🤝We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners: Dawda Mann, Detroit Regional Partnership, and Michigan Economic Development Corporation, for their unwavering support!   🔗 Learn more on: https://lnkd.in/ezxJ_355  Julien Tacco-Narquin - David Barekzoy - Laura Peng - Segolene Petitmangin