Business France – The French Trade Commission

Name of the matchmaking platform/service?

Business Finance

Description of the matchmaking platform/service:

Business France’s mandate is to help foster business relations between France and the countries in which the agency operates. Business France is responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses and facilitating international investment in France. Business France has a workforce of 1,500 people in 87 offices, covering 124 countries.

Benefits/services offered through the matchmaking platform:

Business France South Africa helps French companies find partners and clients in South Africa and neighbouring countries, and helps South African companies invest in France.

Process to access the matchmaking platform:

A public / private entity or entrepreneur looking to invest in France, to partner with a French company or to acquire French technology is encouraged to get in touch with Business France’s South African office for advice and assistance.

Terms, conditions and costs involved for applicants:

A public / private entity or entrepreneur looking to invest in France, to partner with a French company or to acquire French technology is encouraged to get in touch with Business France’s South African office for advice and assistance.

Eligibility criteria for innovators/entrepreneurs:

A public / private entity or entrepreneur looking to invest in France, to partner with a French company or to acquire French technology is encouraged to get in touch with Business France’s South African office for advice and assistance.