Enhance relations between the Nordics & France

Business France contributes to the development and success of French and foreign businesses wishing to expand abroad by supporting them throughout the lifetime of their projects. With three offices in the Nordics, it supports companies that seek to invest in France, partner with French companies, or source French products and services. The agency also manages the V.I.E—International Internship Program.

About Business France Nordics

The national agency supporting bilateral economic relations between France & the Nordics

Business France is the French national agency supporting the international development of the French economy. We foster export growth for French businesses, facilitate incoming investments in France, and run the V.I.E. International Internship Program. We are at your service to connect with France’s most innovative companies.

Our Nordic branch is composed of 3 offices in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland from which we oversee Iceland and Estonia. We also work closely with the French-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce within the Team France Export.

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Next Events

Feb 12 2025

Business Meeting Ellevio

Paris

Come and listen to and engage with the project managers of Ellevio’s electrical network construction projects, one of the largest Swedish companies in the energy sector

Mar 14 2025

Nordic Forum

Paris

The Nordic Forum, organised by Business France, aims to provide French companies with an in-depth understanding of the Nordic markets and their specific features, and to facilitate meetings with key regional players.

Apr 01 2025
Apr 03 2025
Trade Fair

Incyber Forum

Lille, France

The InCyber Forum is the annual event focusing on cybersecurity in Lille, France.

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Sucess Stories

They Choose France

Sven Ombudstvedt

CEO of Norske Skog

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On 23 June 2021, Norske Skog announced its decision to invest €250 million in France. The project will sustain the 350 jobs on the French site and generate 20 direct and several indirect jobs within the local ecosystem. Sven Ombudstvedt, CEO of Norske Skog, noted, “Over the last years, France has changed a lot” and “has always been able to protect its industry inside the European Union”.

Franck Bouétard

Head of Ericsson France

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In 2020, Ericsson decided to expand its R&D centre in Massy, France, with an objective of having 300 researchers by 2030 to work on 5G and cybersecurity development. According to Franck Bouétard, France is a country where companies can find “solid technologic competencies as well as a vivid ecosystem of startups and strong research and development centres.” These predispositions have facilitated the company’s establishment.

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