Business France North America

Founded in California, OceanWell develops submerged water farms that use the ocean’s natural pressure to safely produce freshwater, consuming 40% less energy than traditional processes. Identified by the risingSUD agency during a mission to the United States and supported by Team Nice Côte d’Azur, OceanWell has chosen to establish its European headquarters in Nice, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The company, which will benefit from a prime Mediterranean location, local expertise, and a strong blue‑economy ecosystem, plans to begin hiring in 2026. Jamie Spotswood, Jonathan Haswell, Nathalie OHAYON, Stefano Cimmarusti, Team Nice Côte d'Azur - Invest in Côte d'Azur, risingSUD, Amandine E., Elodie R., Pierre W., Antoine Thévenin

[UNITED NATIONS] Ten days ago, Business France and Mission permanente de la France auprès des Nations unies held their yearly UN Business Meetings in New York: two days dedicated to supporting French companies in understanding and accessing the opportunities offered by the United Nations. As the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary, the UN80 reform led by the Secretary-General is driving a profound transformation in the procurement methods and operational priorities of the UN system. France is currently the 7th largest supplier to the United Nations, with USD 755 million in contracts awarded in 2024. French companies boast many strategic assets, and their expertise, reliability and a capacity for innovation can help them further extend their presence in the future. The 2026 UN Business Meetings brought together industry leaders: - DAHER (Karolina Marchel); - VERGNET HYDRO SAS (Thierry Barbotte, Etienne Decherf); - Serco (Julien Rigot, Magdalena Wojtak); - Economat des armées (Arthur D., Clarisse Lavieu, Marion P.); - Airstar (Xavier Ponson); - PRO à PRO (Matthieu Saulières, Vincent Verrechia); - Schneider Electric (Anna Coby) - and Medicom Group (Gopinath Jeyabalaratnam). During the first day, participants were given the opportunity to meet with United Nations agencies in order to better understand their mandates, priorities and procurement procedures. The second day was fully dedicated to targeted one-on-one meetings, enabling concrete and operational discussions. This mission was made possible through the continuous support of the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations, a sponsor for this initiative for over two decades. Many thanks to Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont’s team, especially to Éléonore Peyrat, Tudor Alexis, Wissal El Mahmoudi, Arthur Bauer and Lieutenant-Colonel Sylvain Coat for their commitment and constant support. Our thanks also go to the representatives of the UN Secretariat; the United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS); the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH), the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), the Procurement Division & Logistics Division, as well as the teams from UNDP, World Food Programme, UNICEF, FAO and the The United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) for the quality of their presentations and the depth of the discussions. Finally, special thanks to Pierre Antoine Levy and Maison des Princes (maisondesprincesny.com) for providing catering services throughout the mission. The next edition of the UN Business Meetings will take place next summer; if you would like to learn more or apply to participate, contact Nathalie Issa, Isabelle Raux or Faïz El Mamoune. See you in 2027!

[SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW] This week, France was in the spotlight - and not just on the soccer field! Business France accompagnied 35 exhibitors at this year's Specialty Food Association Summer Fancy Food show, with a stunning array of products. Buyers were able to sample the finest France has to offer and connect with French suppliers directly, setting the stage for future collaborations. Thank you to all who participated! Frédéric ROSSI

Day 1 at the BIO International Convention is officially underway in San Diego ☀️ The French Pavilion is open, and the French delegation is ready to connect, collaborate, and showcase cutting-edge biotech innovation on a global scale. A strong start with panels, networking, and a full week of opportunities ahead — let the BIO journey begin.

[Sport Business Event] 🎯As part of Minister Marina Ferrari’s official visit to the United States, Business France North America organized three high‑impact sequences: a Women in Sports luncheon, a Sport Business Summit, and a Club Sport North America meeting — a unique platform gathering French sports subsidiaries across the continent to amplify their priorities and scale collective initiatives. ⚽ Leveraging World Cup 2026 momentum, the Sport Business Event hosted on June 15 at the Consulate of France in New York accelerated strategic conversations and forged concrete collaborations to seize a decade of business opportunity for French firms across North America. ✨We brought together nearly 200 C‑level leaders from US and French sports ecosystems, key institutional partners and French sports companies established in the region for an energizing afternoon of insights, networking and action. ➡️After an opening by the Consul General and Business France, we unveiled the Business Playbook 2026, a practical roadmap for French companies aiming to scale in the North American sports market. The program continued with a transatlantic panel moderated by Asrat Alemu featuring Victorien Tixier, Co-Founder & CEO, ScorePlay, Marcy Lefkovitz, Advisor, Dalet, Shirin Braden, VP Brand Strategy, New Orleans Saints and Amanda Herald, VP Global Marketing Strategy & Insights, National Football League (NFL). Together, they explored how sports organizations are capturing long‑term value beyond mega‑events through first‑party data, fan loyalty and new revenue models. 🗨️We were also honored to host a fireside chat with Philippe DIALLO, President of the FFF - Fédération Française de Football, and Jeanny Pak, Interim President & CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation. Moderated by Daniel Cohen (Octagon), the conversation explored what a World Cup legacy means for cities, federations, companies and the wider sports ecosystem. ✨The afternoon closed with a special address by Minister Marina Ferrari? a partner showcase and a high‑energy networking cocktail. Warm thanks to our speakers and participants — the synergies and conversations sparked here mark the beginning of concrete initiatives that will define the next decade. The next decade of sports in North America is already taking shape, and French companies have a central role to play.   🙏We’re also incredibly grateful to our partners and supporters for making this event such a success: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Jade FIDUCIAL, Team Green, Dalet, Withings, careXpat America (ex. AgoraExpat), The Nilson Law Group, PLLC, Ministère des Sports, de la Jeunesse et de la Vie associative, FFF - Fédération Française de Football, Atout France - The France Tourism Development Agency, FACC-NY | French American Chamber of Commerce - New York, Andros Sport (Andros Foods North America), Angelina Paris, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Champagne EPC and MINUTY SAS Photo credits: Anne VANDYCKE

[Grow Global Booster] 🌍 What a week! Our 6 French cleantech companies made waves across the US, pitching their solutions, meeting key partners, and exploring new opportunities. 🎯Connections were made through a series of B2B meetings, networking events, and visits to ENGIE with Anne-Laure Chassanite and the Schneider Electric Hub with Vincent Perrard. 👏Kudos to our delegation for making this event a success : Momi US - Mickael Rieg and Teddy Wagnac, iumtek, CalibSun - Nicolas Thévenin, Smart Building Energies - Frédéric Thouot and Thibaut QUILLET and Naulum Solutions - Djeghidel Jamel Many thanks to Crédit Agricole CIB (Christine Adams) for their support! 🙏 Many thanks to Consul General of France in Houston Frank Marchetti and the Consulate General of France in Houston for welcoming us. 🤝Thank you to French Tech Houston - Alain Rouault and Stephan Ireland, our French Trade Foreign Advisors Emmanuel Henriet, , Christine Adams, Anne-Laure Chassanite, Vincent Perrard, Sylvain Riba, Bruno BILLY, Jean-François ROSSI, and our wonderful speakers Manon Chappat-Alarcón, Jeffrey Blair. Your expertise, insights made our exchanges truly valuable and inspiring! 💡 Couldn't attend? Learn more about the delegation and their solutions: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezyi5QBR 📲Reach out to Bastien A. or Lucas Couderc Avignon for more info.

[Grow Global Booster] 🎯 Our delegation kicked off the program with a packed and impactful first day in Houston! 🤝 The morning began with meetings with Anne-Laure Chassanite, B2B CEO of ENGIE Resources, a major energy player, offering valuable industry perspectives. ✨ In the afternoon, we headed to the Schneider Electric Innovation Hub for a deep dive into the U.S. Energy Market. Industry leaders Vincent Perrard, Jeffrey Blair and Emmanuel Henriet shared insights on market trends and opportunities, and Christine Addams, Manon Chappat-Alarcón and Alain Rouault gave our delegation actionable advice on how to successfully grow in the U.S. market. 🍸 The day wrapped up with a networking reception at the Residence of France, bringing together top executives, investors, and institutional stakeholders. This event was an outstanding opportunity to make connections and introduce their solutions. Many thanks to the Consul General of France in Houston, Frank Marchetti, for welcoming us. 🔗 Learn more about the program and our cohort: https://lnkd.in/ezyi5QBR Many thanks to Crédit Agricole CIB for their support! CalibSun - iumtek - mirSense - Momi US - Naulum Solutions - Smart Building Energies Aurélien G. - Bastien A. - Julien Tacco-Narquin - Lucas Couderc Avignon - El Hadj Fall - Maxence Fontana - Leslie De Castro - Tom Dubut - Jihane Bousfiha

[Choose France] 71 investment projects and €93 billion announced   The 2026 Choose France Summit, held on Monday, June 1, marked a major milestone for international companies, offering a platform to showcase why they are choosing France. The event highlighted France as one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for investment, innovation, and manufacturing.   This year, one in four companies making announcements were American or Canadian with commitments from : 🏭 leading industrial players such as Mars, Linde, Ecolab, PPG, USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR), GXO Logistics, Inc., Newell Brands, and Baker Hughes; 💻 major AI and tech companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Oracle, Amazon, Workday, Databricks, Brookfield, and Salesforce; 💉 as well as healthcare leaders including Curium Pharma, PTC Therapeutics, Inc., and Luma Group.   All are continuing to expand their operations and accelerate their growth in France, leveraging its: ⚡ Decarbonized, competitive, and secure energy 🎓 A highly skilled and readily available talent pool, supported by a dynamic innovation ecosystem ✨ An investment-friendly environment driven by competitiveness and simplification reforms 💺Privileged access to Europe and competitive advantages in AI, healthcare, quantum computing, space, cybersecurity, and green industry   This year’s summit underscores foreign investors’ strong confidence in France’s economic, industrial, and technological strengths, as well as its ability to remain a leading business platform in continental Europe. #chooseFrance #investinFrance #FDI #investment

[#FrenchArtofMaking] 🗽ICFF 2026 has come to a close! Over the past few days in New York, our booth welcomed designers, architects, and design professionals, to introduce them to the best of French design craftsmanship. From bespoke furniture and decorative arts to luxury fixtures and art creations, our delegation offered a vibrant snapshot of French savoir‑faire and inspired many design professionals. 🏆 Two of our wonderful exhibitors won an ICFF Editors Award, recognizing top exhibitors across all categories - congrats to Herbeau and Atelier Lebuisson for their wins in the Bathroom and Craftsmanship categories. 💬We welcomed industry leaders at our booth for an exclusive panel discussion : “250 Years of Influence: How French & American Design Shape Each Other Today.” Bringing together leading voices from the industry, the discussion featured Isabelle Mauviel, Sia, Thais Roda - Baccarat, and Ella Birnbaum -Malherbe New York. ✨ A heartfelt thank you to all the members of the delegation for making this event a success: @Andrée Putman Studio - Atelier Boccara Boccara Gallery - Atelier de la Torre - ATELIER FRANÇOIS POUENAT - Atelier Lebuisson - ColAAb ART + FUNCTION - Constant M furniture - Fouassier Interiors - La Compagnie du Verre - Procédés Chenel International - Samir Mazer - Thomas Formont 🙏 And warm thanks to Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP for their support! ➡️ Missed ICFF? Discover our delegation and get in touch via our website: https://lnkd.in/etJwUJZS Sébastien VICENTE - Héloïse Bourrel - Patricia Chung - Fanny Airault - Sébastien Laxenaire

[#FrenchArtofMaking] 🛋Designers, architects, and home decor professionals gathered at ICFF for opening day! At the heart of it all, the French Art of Making delegation is showcasing its latest creations. ✨ 14 elite French artisans and creative brands are presenting their unique expertise, from bespoke furniture and decorative arts to luxury fixtures and innovative design processes. Join us at booth 145 to meet them! 🚀 Join us at our booth this afternoon for an exclusive panel discussion : “250 Years of Influence: How French & American Design Shape Each Other Today.” Bringing together leading voices from the industry, the discussion will feature Isabelle Mauviel, Sia, Loïc Turpin - Mobilier national, Thais Roda - Baccarat, and Ella Birnbaum -Malherbe New York. 🙏 Many thanks to our sponsor Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP for their support. 🔗 Can’t attend the event? Consult our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/etJwUJZS Sébastien VICENTE - Héloïse Bourrel - Patricia Chung - Fanny Airault - Sébastien Laxenaire Andrée Putman Studio - Atelier Boccara Boccara Gallery - Atelier de la Torre - ATELIER FRANÇOIS POUENAT - Atelier Lebuisson - ColAAb ART + FUNCTION - Constant M furniture - Fouassier Interiors - La Compagnie du Verre - Procédés Chenel International - Samir Mazer - Thomas Formont