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🌟 A Remarkable Business Day for the French Delegation accompanied by Business France India at the #APAC Forum 2024 in India. 🌏 The forum was inaugurated by Sophie Primas, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad, and Piyush Goyal, Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, reinforcing the trade relations between India and France. 🔑✨Key Highlights: 💬 Pitching in presence of Sophie Primas: The delegation was glad to pitch their solutions in front of Sophie Primas, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, and French Nationals Abroad, strengthening the ties between France and India. 🌏 Participation at the CEO Forum: As part of the prestigious CEO Forum, French companies had the unique opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs and businesses from across the entire APAC region, with a special focus on expanding in India. 🤝 B2B Platform: The delegation leveraged the B2B platform to accelerate their business proposals, engaging directly with key Indian stakeholders and building valuable connections to support future growth. 🚀 Business Expansion in India: The event was a significant step in accelerating their business presence in India’s dynamic and fast-growing market. Benoit Trivulce, Acting General Manager, Chief Executive Officer of Business France, was present to support the delegation, ensuring the success of this impactful day. Business France is committed to strengthening bilateral trade relations and supporting French companies as they expand in India. Montabert | THOMSON COMPUTING / METAVISIO | Paris Saint-Germain | Lyra India | ERADICUS FRANCE (GeneStore France SAS) | Dunasys ingénierie | Polimiroir group - Industrial rolls | SEGULA Technologies | MEDIAWEN international | French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde | French Foreign Trade Advisors | CCE Inde - French Foreign Trade Advisors | Ministère des Affaires étrangères français Estelle David | Marc VIAL-MONTPELLIER | Sumit Gupta | Michelle P. | Jules Debrailly | Ankita Kukreja

🌱⚡ French Clean Energy Days 2024!   🇫🇷 French companies recently visited Mumbai and Surat, immersing themselves in innovative clean energy solutions.   🏭 Site visits provided a hands-on look at cutting-edge technologies driving the future of nuclear energy. 🤝 B2B meetings helped spark fresh ideas for collaborations that will shape the global energy transition. ⚡ Together, we’re powering the shift towards sustainable energy.   Participating companies in the French delegation: Axon' Cable India, Celeros Flow Technology, Cyberium, Eaton, EKIUM- Waves, IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture, NUVIA, Gruppe Rütschi, SDEC France EDF | EDF India | Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation | GIFEN | BTG Advaya | Estelle David | Marc VIAL-MONTPELLIER | Nidhi Somani | Saloni Gandhi #FrenchCleanEnergyDays #Innovation #NuclearEnergy #EnergyTransition #Sustainability 

🌟 Recap of #FrenchTechDaysIndia 2024 in Bengaluru: Day 1 of Innovation, technology and Collaboration 🇫🇷🇮🇳 French Tech Days 2024 officially kicked off in Bengaluru with a strong delegation led by Business France India. The day was filled with engaging discussions and impactful interactions, setting the tone for the rest of the week, focused on strengthening Indo-French partnerships in technology and innovation. 🤝 Strategic Discussions with Indian Tech Leaders Business leaders and tech experts from France connected with companies like Schneider Electric to explore smart manufacturing and digital transformation, while also engaging with Infosys’s innovation team to learn about emerging technologies and how startups collaborate with giants like Infosys to drive innovation. 💡 Workshop with Members of La French Tech: Exploring Collaboration Opportunities: The delegation participated in an insightful workshop with members of French Tech, which highlighted new opportunities for collaboration and showcased the latest innovations from France’s thriving tech ecosystem. 🌐 French Tech Night at the Consulate General of France in Bangalore: Pitching Innovation: The day concluded with a successful French Tech Night at the Consulate General of France, in the presence of Ms. Alexandra Dublanche, Vice President of the Région Ile de France, and Mr. Marc Lamy, Consul General of France in Bangalore. French companies pitched their innovative solutions, followed by a vibrant networking session. 🚀 It was an inspiring start to French Tech Days 2024, and we look forward to continued growth in Indo-French tech collaboration throughout the week! 🌟 Participating Companies: Airnity | Brad Technology | Dolk Healthcare | ECOMESURE | ELDIM | MEDIAWEN international | Studely Special thanks to UJA Global Advisory for their support as our knowledge partner. Région Ile de France | French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde | Estelle David | Marc VIAL-MONTPELLIER | Angeline Sophie CYRIL | Antoine MARQUES | Gauthier Perdereau (Bilski) | La French Tech | La French Tech India | La French Tech Paris-Saclay | Christian Van Gysel 🔗#Innovation #FrenchTech #BusinessFrance #IndiaFranceTechPartnership

🏆𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐱 𝐕.𝐈.𝐄. 𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂 2024🎉 Yesterday, we presented the Grand Prix V.I.E. APAC 2024 awards during the Forum APAC CCEF in Delhi, celebrating the excellence and innovation of the young talented V.I.E.s in presence of Sophie Primas, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad. These prestigious awards honor the exceptional contributions of young French professionals (V.I.E.) in the APAC region. Participants showcased their achievements through a video contest, highlighting their impact on their organizations, the countries where they are assigned, and the broader V.I.E program. 🥇 1st Prize: Colombe GUILLEMIN (V.I.E. for Lesaffre in Indonesia) 🥈 2nd Prize: Camille Hamel (V.I.E. for DAPY PARIS in China) 🥉 3rd Prize: Paul Fontaine (V.I.E. for Castel Frères in Taiwan) 👏 Congratulations to all the winners, and to all who participated with excellent videos, showcasing the exceptional talent shaping the future of French businesses across Asia-Pacific! 🙏 A special thanks to all jury members for their time and invaluable contribution in making this event a success. 🌟 A big thank you to OMNES Education and Maud LE BARS for their generous contribution to this event. 🙏 Grateful to Franck Passillier for his insightful testimonial about the V.I.E Program. Business France is happy to support the next generation of leaders and continue strengthening connections between France and the APAC region. #VIE #GrandPrixVIEAPAC #BusinessFrance #Innovation #YoungTalent #FutureLeaders Marie Khater | Daniel Mayran | Elisa Khetty | Estelle David | Gaelle Akahori | Henri Pottier | Laurent Landie | Michel Beaugier | Payal S. Kanwar | CCE Inde - French Foreign Trade Advisors | French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde | Benoit Trivulce | Olivier VINCENT | Joakim SINNIAMOURD | Business France V.I.E/V.I.A Espace Talents | Anne DESSEMOND | Vivien Massot | Nivedita Agarwal

🌍 Unlocking New Business Opportunities: French Delegation Heads to India for Forum APAC 🇫🇷✈️ 📢 Business France is excited to announce the upcoming visit of a French delegation to India from November 25th to 29th, 2024, as part of the 14th Asia-Pacific Forum (Forum APAC), hosted by the French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF). 🤝 This event will open new doors for collaboration and boost trade between France and India, tapping into the vast potential of one of the world’s most dynamic economies. 💼 🇫🇷 French companies, including Montabert, THOMSON COMPUTING / METAVISIO, Paris Saint-Germain, Lyra India, ERADICUS FRANCE (GeneStore France SAS), Dunasys ingénierie, Polimiroir group - Industrial rolls, SEGULA Technologies, and MEDIAWEN international, will showcase their innovative solutions and engage directly with Indian stakeholders. 🇮🇳 Key activities include: 📈 B2B meetings with Indian decision-makers to explore joint ventures and market expansion. 🎤 Keynote speeches from Sophie Primas, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, and Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry. 🌐 Panel discussions on technology, aeronautics, consumer trends, and the Indo-Pacific region. 💪🏗️ This visit will further strengthen Indo-French relations, creating new opportunities for collaboration across key sectors. 📲 Stay tuned for updates as Business France continues to support French companies in their international expansion! 🚀 #BusinessFrance #ForumAPAC #CCEF #FrenchDelegation #Technology #Industry Benoit Trivulce | Estelle David | Marc VIAL-MONTPELLIER | Sumit Gupta | Michelle P. | Jules Debrailly | Ankita Kukreja

🌍 Highlights from France Investor’s Day 🇫🇷💼 We were glad to host a successful France Investor’s Day, strengthening the Indo-French relationship and highlighting opportunities for Indian companies to innovate and expand in France, a key hub for business and technology in Europe. Key highlights from the day: 🌱🤝Welcome Address: We kicked off with a focus on the growing bilateral collaboration between India and France, underscoring the shared commitment to innovation. We invited Indian companies to explore France’s innovation ecosystem and leverage the opportunities for growth and partnership. 🤖🚀Special Guest Address: A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Vikash Gaur, Chief Delivery Officer at LTIMindtree, for sharing his fresh perspective on why @L&T Group chose France for its European expansion and how this partnership can evolve, especially in cutting-edge fields like AI. 🌍💡Panel Discussion: Our discussion on the France 2030 Investment Plan, led by Estelle David,Head of Business France India, highlighted France's bold vision for the next decade. The plan, with a focus on tech innovation and decarbonization, represents a €54 billion investment, aiming to boost industries across 10 strategic objectives. 🌍💼 Insightful Panelists: Kudos to our distinguished panelists, Eléa Pons , Charlotte de Beauregard, Franck Passillier, and Anil Kumar, who provided invaluable insights into the investment landscape and how companies, including Indian firms, can take advantage of France’s support mechanisms to expand within Europe. ⚖️🇮🇳 Legal Insights: A special thank you to Khaitan & Co and our panelist Purti Minawala, who highlighted how Indian companies can navigate new domestic regulations to successfully invest in France. 🏙️✨Choose Paris Region Presentation: The team from Choose Paris Region delivered an engaging and dynamic presentation, showcasing the region as a powerhouse for innovation and a prime destination for Indian companies looking to set up and grow in Europe. We were also privileged to hear insightful interventions from Mr. Jean-Charles Simon, CEO of Paris Europlace, Mr. Uday Purohit, CEO of Neptunus Power, and Mr. Nandan Mehta, Corporate Affairs at Tata Consultancy Services, on how Indian companies can benefit from Paris Region’s conducive business environment 🏙️🤝 Thank you to all our partners, panelists, and participants for making France Investor’s Day such a success. We look forward to continuing to strengthen the Indo-French business ties and exploring new avenues for innovation and investment from Indian companies in France 🇮🇳🇫🇷. Consulate General of France in Mumbai | Estelle David | Anne DESSEMOND | Ludivine Noirel | Anshika Khandelwal #IndoFrenchPartnership #ChooseFrance #InvestInFrance #Invest

🌍 Business France as Country Partner at Nuclear Business Platform (NBP)   💼Business France was proud to serve as the Country Partner at this year’s Nuclear Business Platform , highlighting France's leadership in nuclear energy and its commitment to global partnerships.   Event Highlights: 🔹 Business France Booth: Representing France’s cutting-edge nuclear technologies and expertise, the booth served as a dynamic hub for engaging with key industry leaders, fostering new collaborations, and promoting sustainable nuclear solutions.   🔹 Insightful Interventions: ⚡Thierry Advocat, Nuclear Counsellor, delivered valuable insights into France’s nuclear strategy and international collaborations. 🌐Amb. Sylvie BERMANN encouraged Indian participants to engage actively at the upcoming WNE - World Nuclear Exhibition, emphasizing its role as a global platform for nuclear innovation and cooperation.   🔹French Nuclear Night: 💡Organized by Business France, with EDF India as the co-organizer, the evening brought together nuclear industry stakeholders for discussions on the future of energy. Highlights included opening remarks from the Consul General, followed by a presentation from EDF outlining their roadmap for India, showcasing ongoing and upcoming projects in the Indian nuclear sector.   🙏A sincere thank you to all the French companies, partners, and collaborators who contributed to the success of the event Axon' Cable India, Celeros Flow Technology, Cyberium, Eaton, EKIUM- Waves, IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture, NUVIA, Gruppe Rütschi, SDEC France, Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation, GIFEN,BTG Advaya, Consulate General of France in Mumbai, Estelle David, Marc VIAL-MONTPELLIER, Saloni Gandhi, Nidhi Somani 

🚀 One Week, Many Milestones: Business France supported Delegations, B2B Meetings, Industrial Visits, Pastry Competition, and Promoted France as the Top Investment Destination! 🇮🇳 This week, Business France India accompanied French delegations across India, actively driving collaboration and creating impactful opportunities. From Delhi to Mumbai, Surat, Bangalore, and beyond, we’ve supported French businesses in expanding their footprint in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets. 🎂 French Patisserie Competition A unique event co-organized by Business France India, Le Cordon Bleu School, Gurugram, India, Atout France - The France Tourism Development Agency and Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) for Indian chefs and pastry enthusiasts to promote French gastronomy and support French brands providing premium ingredients, showcasing the art and creativity of French pastries in India. 💻 French Tech Days India 2024: Business France accompanied French start-ups and SMEs in the tech space, collaborating with the Paris region at the Bengaluru Tech Summit. This event successfully connected the delegation with Indian industry leaders, fostering partnerships and exploring innovation in sectors like AgriTech, MedTech, and digital transformation. 🌱 French Clean Energy Days: Business France also supported a French delegation in the clean energy sector, joining hands with Indian innovators to explore clean energy solutions. France was the official country partner at Nuclear Business Platform . The event featured keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable energy advancements. 🌍 TFE Expedition: We were pleased to host virginie LAROCHE and Victor Blaize from Team France Export, celebrating their exceptional work with businesses and introducing them to new opportunities in the Indian market. 🇫🇷 Investors Day 21st Nov: A key highlight of the week, Investors Day provided an opportunity to showcase France’s potential as a prime investment destination, with Alexandra Dublanche, Vice President, Choose Paris Region leading the charge and engaging with industry leaders to foster stronger collaboration between France and India. #IndoFrench #BusinessFrance #Invest #Export Estelle David | Anne DESSEMOND | Marc VIAL-MONTPELLIER | Vianney MEYNIER | Julia Vadagnini | Saloni Gandhi | Nidhi Somani | Angeline Sophie CYRIL | Ludivine Noirel | Anshika Khandelwal | virginie LAROCHE | Victor Blaize | Business France

🎉✨Business France is glad to share that the 2nd edition of the French Patisserie Competition, organized in collaboration with Le Cordon Bleu School, Gurugram, India, Atout France - The France Tourism Development Agency and Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), had a fantastic finale in Delhi. 🎉 Congratulations to Chef Prerna Kothari, the well-deserved winner of this year’s competition! 🏆 Her creation, "Surrender to Nature", an exquisite entremet, impressed the judges with its intricate design and exceptional balance of flavors. 🍰💫 🌟 Chef Prerna received her award from H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, during a special ceremony at the Embassy of France in India. 🇫🇷 As the winner, she will now embark on an exciting journey to Paris, where she will refine her skills and immerse herself in the French culinary culture, thanks to the generous hospitality of Le Mathurin Hôtel & Spa - Paris. ✈️🍽️ A sincere thank you to our partners who made this event possible: ✨ Platinum Partners: Lactalis India GNOSCH FOODS Pernod Ricard India ✨ Gold Partners: Suresh Kumar & Co. (Impex) Pvt. Ltd. MONIN India 🍇🍷A big cheers to Château Charmail and Château La Fleur De Boüard for their contribution to the 2nd and 3rd prizes of the event. We also extend our gratitude to our Hospitality Partner, The Lalit Hotels, for hosting the memorable Award Ceremony. 🏨💐 🙏 A special thanks to Chef Thierry Le Baut and all the judges for their expertise and dedication in making this competition a success. 👨🍳👩🍳 Thank you to all the participants and supporters for making this event such a wonderful celebration of French pâtisserie in India. We look forward to the continued growth of this inspiring culinary journey. 🍰✨ French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde | Consulate General of France in Mumbai | Consulate General of France in Bangalore | Consulate General of France in Kolkata | Consulate General of France in Pondicherry & ChennaiTaste France | Estelle David | Vianney MEYNIER | Julia Vadagnini | Bifrost Global Ventures

🌍 French Clean Energy Days India 2024: Ongoing Success in Surat 🌱 As part of French Clean Energy Days India 2024, Business France continues to facilitate meaningful engagements between French innovators and Indian leaders in clean energy. 🤝 Today, the delegation met with Larsen & Toubro H.E. Surat, exploring new avenues for collaboration in renewable energy and sustainable solutions. The shop visit highlighted L&T’s engineering excellence and opened avenues for collaboration in sustainable energy solutions. 💡 We were privileged to have Ms. Sylvie Bermann, President of WNE - World Nuclear Exhibition), contribute insights into the role of nuclear energy in India’s clean energy future. 🚀 The discussions are ongoing, with more exciting opportunities for India-France collaboration ahead. Participating companies in the French delegation: Axon' Cable India, Celeros Flow Technology, Cyberium, Eaton, EKIUM- Waves, IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture, NUVIA, Gruppe Rütschi, SDEC France, #FrenchCleanEnergyDays #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition #IndiaFrancePartnership #CleanEnergy Estelle David | Marc VIAL-MONTPELLIER | Nidhi Somani | Saloni Gandhi