Business France Australia

Business France and the French Economic Service in Sydney, represented by Director Fernando Guerra Alves, along with Trade Advisor Laure Michel and Inès Abderrahmane, Head of the Economic Service in Sydney at the French Embassy in Australia, had the pleasure of welcoming Lawrence Meredith, the EU Ambassador to New Zealand. Our discussions focused on several key topics that will shape our future collaboration, including: - Models of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) - Insights on the upcoming EU-NZ Summit - The visibility and long-term planning of infrastructure projects - Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiatives - The future of green electric transportation in New Zealand - The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and New Zealand - Horizon Europe opportunities with New Zealand - France's upcoming initiatives in New Zealand, including Medef, the NZ Space Summit delegation and the French delegation around partnerships in Antarctica in Christchurch. Thank you to all the attendees, including representatives from SYSTRA, Airbus, EQUANS ANZ, VINCI Construction, and Alstom for your valuable contributions. Your insights and perspectives are essential as we navigate the challenges and opportunities in this dynamic environment. We look forward to the next steps and continuing our efforts to enhance cooperation between Europe and New Zealand! 🇳🇿🇫🇷 #EUNZRelations #Collaboration #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Infrastructure #SustainableTransport #GreenEnergy #FTA #HorizonEurope #FrenchTradeCommission #IndustryInnovation #Space #Antarctica

Business France in Sydney, represented by Jean-Marc Maurice, had the pleasure of attending the AusRAIL conference in Gold Coast. 🚉 The Rail Sector in Australia: A Hub for Innovation and Growth! The rail sector is a critical component of the country’s transport infrastructure, supporting passenger mobility, freight logistics, and economic growth. With its vast network, significant regional variations, and ongoing investments in modernization and sustainability, the industry continues to drive Australia’s progress toward a connected and greener future. This makes AusRAIL, Australasia’s premier rail industry conference and exhibition, the perfect platform to showcase innovations, share insights, and foster collaboration. Organised by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), AusRail brings together industry leaders, suppliers, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the future of rail in Australia and beyond. Key highlights include: ✅ Showcasing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions. ✅ Exploring topics like digital transformation, infrastructure investment, and workforce development. ✅ Networking with key players across freight, passenger transport, and urban rail sectors. Jean-Marc had the pleasure to connect with representatives from several French companies during this conference, including Dassault Systèmes, Egis, RATP Dev, SICE, CLEARSY, and Bodet - as well as MATISA, a company from Switzerland with operations in France. The next AusRail Plus 2025 will take place in Melbourne from Tuesday, 25 November, to Friday, 28 November 2025. The event will feature a "Team France Zone", showcasing innovations and expertise from French companies and hosting a trade delegation keen to strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities in the Australian rail market. #AusRail #RailTransport #Innovation #Sustainability #Australia #TeamFrance

⏳ 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗦 | Only 1 month left to participate! Whether you're a large organisation or a small business, take part in the first official census of French-owned Australian entities and French entrepreneurs, powered by Team France. This initiative aims to provide better support and build a strong, dynamic network by showcasing the strength and impact of the French business community in Australia. It only takes 5 minutes! 💡 This is your last chance to contribute and be among the first to access the report, which will be available in the first quarter of 2025. Let’s act together to celebrate Australia's vibrant French business community and make our voice heard! 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗬! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeEAzMTN #FrenchAustralian #Census #Business The Embassy of France to Australia, Business France Australia, French Tech Australia (FT AU), Les Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France.

⚡BIG NEWS!!!   ➡️ Forsee Power, the French specialist in #smart #battery systems for #electric #transport (buses, light vehicles, trucks, trains, and off-road vehicles), announced its new collaboration with infinitev, an Australian leader in the repair and refurbishment of hybrid and electric vehicle batteries 🚆🛻🚍 !   🌏 The team at Business France Australia, based in Sydney, had the pleasure of supporting Forsee Power in its market expansion efforts in Australia.   🔎 Forsee Power is a recognised player in vehicle electrification and electromobility in Europe, Asia, and North America, and we are excited to hear that Forsee Power has now established a presence locally in Australia! Infinitev, with its in-depth market knowledge, will provide after-sales repair services for Forsee Power’s battery systems.   🤝 This collaboration highlights the growing #partnership between France and Australia in reducing CO2 emissions by combining our expertise and promoting #sustainable #electromobility. While Australia aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030, one of the key goals of the French government’s #France2030 program is to position France as a leader in hydrogen and #renewable #energies while promoting French talent globally.   ➡️ Find the press release from Forsee Power regarding their collaboration with Infinitev here: https://lnkd.in/gJ8YsG4S   🎉 We are thrilled with this development and look forward to following Forsee Power’s progress in Australia! Forsee Power, Christophe Gurtner, Frédéric Poupeau, Kenjiro Azuma Business France Business France Australia Business France Asean Pacific Adrien Gilbert CECILE AUMONT DABERNAT Florian Bernard  

🛤 Business France is proud to support CLEARSY in their success with the Queensland project! 🚉✨ Meet them next week at AusRAIL in the Gold Coast - an exciting opportunity to connect with innovative solutions in rail transport. #Clearsy #AusRAIL #BusinessFrance #Queensland #RailInnovation

⏪ Petit flashback avant de recevoir la promo V.I.E de Novembre! 📣 Vendredi 18 octobre Business France Australia a accueilli 16 nouveaux V.I.Es : 8 VIEs ont participé en présentiel au sein du Consulat général de France à Sydney et 8 en ligne depuis le Victoria et le Queensland. 🛸 Nos VIEs ont commencé leurs missions dans divers secteurs: #agroalimentaire: Hanaé Crisostomo - Lactalis Group Marine Lehn - BOIRON FRERES #artdevivresanté: Sabina Depaix - Fermob Adèle Lançon - PIERRE FABRE DERMO-COSMETIQUE #insdustrie Clara Delesalle - Bouygues Travaux Publics Clara HUBERT DE FRAISSE for Soletanche Freyssinet Laure Magri - Bouygues Bâtiment International Alexandre MISSLER - STMicroelectronics Victor Dupret, Mado Morizot, Maxime Arnould - Alstom Vincent Rey - Crédit Agricole CIB Carla Richard - Societe Generale Loïc ROBERT - SIFA Hugo Simon - Legrand #VIA: Clementine Zeytinoglu Filippi - Business France Australia 🍀 Nous vous souhaitons la meilleure des réussites dans vos missions et pendant votre séjour dans ce beau pays 🌊 🙌 Merci Martin Juillard, Romane Delvallee, Corinne Bot, Jean-Philippe Gilbert et Inès Manuel pour votre présence et votre soutien au dispositif V.I.E! ❓ Le saviez vous ? ... L'Australie se place dans le Top10 des destinations V.I.E ▶ Vous souhaitez recruter un V.I.E ? Trouvez toutes les informations sur programme V.I.E., meilleure solution de mobilité internationale pour les entreprises françaises en matière d'exportation : https://lnkd.in/dV54Vkd

📢 BREAKING NEWS 📢 France stands out as the 3rd foreign investor in Australia in FY23-24 after the US and Japan, as reported by the Australian Treasury. France becomes the leading European investor in Australia with more than A$ 10 Bn in approved investments. Amazing news as we celebrate this week the 80th anniversary of our dispomatic relationships with Australia.   Business France European Australian Business Council (EABC) Business France Australia Australia France Business Association French Tech Australia (FT AU) FACCI - French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry FACET- Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition Les Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Invest Victoria Trade and Investment Queensland Investment NSW Invest and Trade Western Australia Commonwealth Treasury Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Department of State Development MEDEF International Direction générale du Trésor (French Treasury) Ludovic Pouille David IZZO Pascal Cagni victoire vandeville Matthieu Landon Jérôme Fournel Antoine Armand Jean-Noël Barrot Sophie Primas Don Farrell Jerome Laxale MP Zoe McKenzie MP Aurelien Lechevallier The Embassy of France to Australia Service Economique Régional de Canberra Benoît Guidée Ombeline Gras Emmanuel Monnet Martin Juillard Paule Ignatio Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA

🎉 Celebrating Partnerships and Milestones at the EABC Annual General Meeting 🎉 On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, we had the privilege of attending the EABC Annual General Meeting and Reception alongside an incredible team from Business France, the French Economic Service in Sydney, and FACCI. Representing Team France were: • Fernando Guerra Alves, Director of Industry and Tech at Business France Australia • Inès Abderrahmane, Head of the Economic Service at the French Embassy in Sydney • Jérôme Fournand, General Manager of the FACCI - French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FACCI) The event brought together a distinguished group of guests, including Premier of New South Wales, the Hon Chris Minns MP, and Federal Trade and Tourism Minister Senator the Hon Don Farrell with whom we had the pleasure of meeting and exchanging insights. The AGM was further honored by the presence of Ambassador of the European Union to Australia, H.E. Mr. Gabriele Visentin, among many other business and industry leaders. Marking the 25th anniversary of the EABC, this milestone event was a testament to the enduring collaboration between Europe and Australia, paving the way for a bright future. A special thank you to Jason Collins for the kind invitation and for hosting such a memorable evening. Thank you to the European Australian Business Council (EABC) for organizing such a fantastic event and for fostering meaningful collaborations between Europe and Australia. France looks forward to further engagements with Team Europe in Australia! Service Economique Régional de Canberra French Embassy in Australia #EABC #EuropeAustraliaRelations #25Years #FrenchBusinessinOZ #FranceAustralia

Last week, Business France Australia, represented by Laura Savorgnani, had the privilege of attending the #AusBiotech2024 conference in Melbourne, Australia’s premier biotech event. The conference brought together an inspiring mix of experts, researchers, and industry leaders to share their insights on how biotechnology is shaping the future. Australia's health and medical research sector continues to excel, ranking 7th globally, with more than 1,200 biotech companies, 55 medical research institutes, and 40 universities focused on medical research. This thriving ecosystem is a testament to Australia’s dedication to innovation and growth. A special thank you to AusBiotech for the invitation and to Monash University for the opportunity to explore state-of-the-art facilities, including the Monash Biomedical Discovery Institute, the Australian Synchrotron and the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre. Laura was honoured to take part in an exclusive site tour, engaging with leaders from the Monash University Clinical Trials Centre and networking with esteemed experts. This experience offered valuable insights into why the Monash Technology Precinct stands at the forefront of drug discovery and development. Looking forward to continuing meaningful connections with industry leaders and provides opportunities for French companies! 🌱✨ #AusBiotech #AusBiotech2024 #Biotech #LifeScience #MonashUniversity #Innovation #Networking

La semaine dernière, le délégué interministériel s'est rendu en Australie pour le salon des mines et de l'industrie des métaux, IMARC à Sydney. Pour la première fois la France était présente avec un Pavillon et une délégation de près de 40 entreprises, mis en place par l'ambassade de France en Australie French Embassy in Australia et Business France. Cette filière constitue l'une des priorités de l'action de la diplomatie économique de la France en Australie. L'ambassadeur de France Pierre-Andre Imbert, et le délégué interministériel, se sont entretenus avec la Ministre des ressources et des mines Madeleine King, et avec les ministres ou autorités en charge des mines de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, d'Australie-Occidentale, du Queensland et des territoires du Nord. Ce déplacement a aussi été l'occasion de réunir le comité de coopération franco australien sur les métaux critiques. Le délégué interministériel a présenté aux participants au salon IMARC la stratégie française en matière de métaux critiques. Le salon a été également l'occasion d'entretiens avec de très nombreuses entreprises australiennes et de soutenir les entreprises françaises dans leur démarches de développement en Australie. Le délégué interministériel s'est également entretenu avec le Ministre des mines de Mongolie et le ministre des mines de Nouvelle-Zélande. Merci à Monsieur l'ambassadeur de France Pierre-Andre Imbert pour son investissement sur le sujet des minerais et métaux stratégiques et son accueil très chaleureux. Merci à l'ensemble des services de French Embassy in Australia, Kambiz Mohkam, Inès Abderrahmane, Diane Fauconnier, et à Business France, Direction générale du Trésor (French Treasury), Xavier Le Guennec, Direction de la diplomatie économique. Merci aux autorités australiennes Madeleine King, Department of Industry, Science and Resources;Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).