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

Sep 01 2024
Sep 30 2024

International Symposium on the Opportunities and Challenges of French Tourism Going Global

Paris

The RIT “Rencontres Internationales du Tourisme” (the International Symposium on the Opportunities and Challenges of French Tourism Going Global) is a key event to discover both French and international expertise in the tourism industry.

Sep 16 2024
Sep 19 2024

EPV Tour

Paris

The “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) label is a government mark of recognition set up to distinguish companies that are custodians of excellent industrial and craft skills.

Sep 17 2024
Sep 19 2024

Paris Retail Week

Paris

From pure players to brands, the Paris Retail Week event gathers all major actors in Retail for omnichannel, e-commerce, and Fintech solutions for the Retail industry.

marketplace

Join our digital platform

Business France’s marketplace is the one-stop shop for Nordics to connect with French suppliers. The platform hosts over 2500 companies and 22000 products in 3 key areas: Food, Beverage, and wellness and beauty.

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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