Trade with France

We Have Industry Experts.

Our business development experts have in-depth knowledge of the industries they advise. They have diverse professional expertise in areas from engineering to marketing to entrepreneurs.

If you are looking for partners in France, Business France provides experts who precisely understand your business.

Welcome

As the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, Business France fosters export growth for French businesses, facilitates incoming investments in France, and runs the VIE program –an innovative HR solution for companies willing to invest in the future of their multicultural workforce.

Relying on a team of 1,500 employees worldwide, Business France works closely with a network of business-centric partners in both the public and private sectors. Our North American branch is comprised of 8 offices throughout the US and Canada.

How Can We Help You Today?

Sourcing

Business France operates several industry-specialized e-marketplaces (incl. beauty products, beverages, food) and manages an extensive network of companies willing to develop their business in North America. With a solid infrastructure in place, we are your fastest, most efficient way to source French premium products and innovative solutions.

Partnering

We have strong ties with 70+ French technology hubs – an organized ecosystem of firms, labs, and schools working together – with a mission to develop global partnerships. We can help connect you with the most innovative French companies in industries such as aerospace, automotive, biotech, hydrogen, etc.

Investing in startups

French tech startups raised a record €12bn, double the amount of 2020. If you are a tech investor and want to seize the growing momentum, we can introduce you to the most promising French startups.

Your Needs, Our Solutions

EVS36

Organized and hosted by EDTA, the 36th Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS36) is the premier showcase ...

French Pavilion @Americana

Montreal will host the new edition of this major biennial event in North America for the environmental and ...

French Water Tour

At the WEFTEC global conference, learn about new developments and technological advances in the industry. Discover ...

Cultur’Export

The "Cultur'Export" program, whose implementation has been entrusted to Bpifrance by the French government, aims to

Prix Galien Startup

The Prix Galien Startup rewards innovators from the American and French ecosystems who developed innovative ...

French Beauty Booster

The French Beauty is an acceleration program that offers an immersive, collective and personalized support on the ...

French Design Days

French Design Days is a 4-week long hybrid event culminating in an in-person event May 21-24 in New York. The event

Tastin’ France

Tastin' France Located in strategic cities, our team continuously monitors market needs and importers' and ...

French Pavillon @IPPE Expo

French Pavillon @IPPE ExpoThe French Pavilion returns to IPPE with a wide portfolio of companies, spanning all ...

French Pavilion @Vinexpo

French Pavilion @VinexpoIn 2023, Business France, the French Trade office is hosting 115 French producers under the

Next in Construction

New York Build (March 8-9, Javits Center), the largest construction and design show in New York City and the ...

French Pavilion @Toy Fair

The Toy Fair New York is a must-attend annual event for buyers in the toy and game industry and is one of the ...

French Space Days

Ahead of the 38th Space Symposium, which will bring together the entire U.S. space ecosystem from April 17 to 20, ...

BIO International Convention

The BIO International ConventionThe BIO International Convention attracts 15,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders ...

ICC IMMERSION

ICC Immersion is a a new program dedicated to the internationalisation of French Cultural & Creative ...

French Food Experience

Food ExperienceThe French Food experience is an opportunity to meet with 10 French companies at a curated tasting ...

French Food Days

French Food DaysA roadshow event featuring French food brands, the French Food Days will showcase up-and-coming ...

Mobilidays

Mobilidays is an acceleration program for French innovative companies offering solutions for the Automotive ...

French Quantum Days

The French Quantum Days allows French quantum companies to meet their American counterparts and leaders of the ...

French Pavilion @Nabshow

Nabshow is the largest international show dedicated to broadcasting solutions for electronic media, television, ...

French Smart Cities Days

French Smart Cities Days is a program of coaching and roadshow in Atlanta. Information and communication ...

CAMX

CAMX - the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo—is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced ...

J.P. Morgan Week

The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium in

French Pavilion @CES

The French Pavilion of CES gathers the best innovative companies carefully selected by our teams. The Pavilion is ...