Unlock Europe’s bioeconomy potential with Northern France
Join us on 28 November for an exciting workshop hosted by Business France in collaboration with the Hauts-de-France region! Are you part of the bioeconomy sector, working with biofuels, biomolecules, bioenergy, or recycling? Looking to expand your business footprint in Europe? Look no further!
📆Thursday 28 November
⏱11 am to 12 pm
📍Online
Nordic countries are some of Europe’s green lungs and Nordic companies are very much committed to transitioning towards more sustainable operations. Whether it is about biofuels, biomolecules, bioenergies, biomaterials; bioeconomy has become a booming sector is those countries.
However, Nordic countries and their companies are aware of the fact that their growth depends on expanding outside of their domestic market.
As such, selecting the right territory is a real strategic choice. Hauts-de-France shares this commitment to transitioning towards bioeconomy.
Renowned international companies specialised in bioeconomy such as Roquette, Lesaffre, Avril, Tereos, and Ingredia highlight 3 competitive advantages:
- An exceptionnal location at the heart of Europe : direct access to 78 million consumers
- Infrastructures allowing them to maximise the potential of the location
- Access to resources, talent & skills, an innovation-driven ecosystem
With a thriving business environment across diverse sectors, Northern France (Hauts-de-France) provides an ideal strategic location for your business expansion. Bioeconomy is at the heart of the Region focus and several innovative ecosystems have emerged, particularly in the bio-sourced materials, biogas, renewable energies, recycling, innovative materials.
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Program
11:00 : Opening Remarks by Sophie Morel Project Director at Northern France Invest & Melanie Gaudin Director of Business France Nordics |
11:05 : Round table on key insights into bioeconomy development, workforce dynamics and opportunities in Nord France |
11:35 : Testimony on environmental-friendly materials by Velux & bioenergies by Nature Energy |
11:45 – 12:00 : Questions & Answers |
Speakers
- B4C – Bioeconomy For Change: With over 500 members, +350 projects funded and €2.5 billion in investment, B4C is an innovation cluster dedicated to bioeconomy. It specialises in bioresources, food and feed, biobased chemistry & industrial biotechnology, bio-based materials, bioenergy, and process and technologies.
- Team 2: Created in 2010, Team2 is a competitive cluster specialising in technologies for recycling, waste recovery and recycling raw materials. In a few numbers, it is +70 certified project and represents + €230 million.
- Velux: The Danish company specialising in roof windows, skylights, sun tunnels and related accessories has been established in the Hauts-de-France Region since 1976.
- Nature Energy: The Danish company is specialised in the production of bioenergies and has been settled in Hauts-de-France since 2022.