Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

V.I.E Program

• Management of the Volontariat International en Entreprise (V.I.E) program
• Over 10,000 young professionals deployed annually
• Supports internationalization of French firms and talent mobility

Specialisation and USP

Business France is uniquely positioned with:

• A global network of 1,500 employees in over 70 countries
• Strong integration with French embassies, regional councils, and chambers of commerce
• Strategic partnerships with innovation and startup ecosystems including La French Tech
• Expertise across 15+ industry verticals, from agri-food to aerospace to digital tech

Its dual role in export promotion and investment attraction offers unmatched cross-border insight and service integration.

Financial & Operational Impact

Business France has demonstrated measurable success in boosting France’s global business profile:

• 7,400 French companies supported in 2022 with export development
• 1,725 investment projects facilitated in 2022, creating or preserving 58,810 jobs
• France ranked #1 in Europe for foreign investment for the fourth consecutive year (EY Attractiveness Survey 2023)
• Managed €20 billion+ in additional revenue through supported export operations
• Orchestrated over 300 trade show participations and B2B events worldwide each year

International Reach and Engagement

Business France maintains strategic representation through:

• Regional offices in Americas, Europe, MENA, Asia-Pacific, and Sub-Saharan Africa
• Coordination of French presence at top global expos: SIAL, CES, Gulfood, Anuga, Mobile World Congress
• Collaboration with Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and other EU-level platforms
• Host of the Choose France Summit, a landmark annual FDI event

Target Market

French Companies

• SMEs and mid-caps across all sectors
• Startups in innovation, tech, clean energy, and biotech
• Established enterprises entering new foreign markets

International Companies

• Multinationals and global investors expanding into Europe
• Technology firms and R&D centers seeking EU market entry
• Industrial firms establishing logistics or production bases in France

Business France acts as a strategic facilitator for bilateral business partnerships and cross-sectoral cooperation.

Capabilities

• Sector-specific export consultants and investment advisors
• Proprietary databases and digital diagnostics tools
• National pavilion coordination for trade shows
• Bilingual support staff for legal, HR, and operational needs
• Alignment with French regional innovation and infrastructure networks

Certifications & Governance

• Operates under the French Government framework
• Compliant with EU competition and state aid laws
• Transparent auditing of all funding and support programs
• Public accountability via annual reports and parliamentary oversight

Stakeholder Testimonials

“With Business France’s support, we accessed four new markets in just two years and secured two major distribution contracts.”
– CEO, French Gourmet Foods SME

“The V.I.E program has been instrumental in our international HR strategy. The talent quality and support are unmatched.”
– Global HR Director, French Industrial Group

“Our setup in France was seamless thanks to Business France’s guidance—from site selection to hiring and fiscal incentives.”
– COO, North American Tech Firm

Major Achievements

• Managed over 10,000+ V.I.E placements globally each year
• Helped position France as the leading European destination for foreign investment
• Launched targeted campaigns like "Taste France", "French Healthcare", and "La French Fab"
• Integral to the promotion of France’s green and digital transition sectors
• Drove the success of France 2030 investment strategy, supporting strategic sectors and innovation

Business France continues to serve as a key driver of France’s global economic footprint—bridging French entrepreneurship and international markets through strategic partnerships, deep market expertise, and globally coordinated operations.