International
La French Touch draws on Bpifrance's expertise to help CCIs develop internationally
Export and internationalisation are essential stages in the Cultural and Creative Industries' growth. This is why Bpifrance supports, funds, and sustains French entrepreneurs' export activity.
What solutions does Bpifrance offer to support the internationalization of CCIs?
1. PROSPECTION AND NETWORKING
Export Development: Bpifrance offers the opportunity to develop your business in targeted international markets, in partnership with Team France Export.
The Export Development Department represents the Hub for the internationalization of Bpifrance companies. A team of 30 employees based both in France and abroad is available to all French companies wishing to export to conquer new markets and territories.
2 strategic axes:
A presence in the field as close as possible to exporters: 9 international offices within consulates and embassies, in Europe (Düsseldorf), in the Middle East (Dubai), in APAC (Singapore), in North America (New York), in Latin America (Mexico), in North Africa (Casablanca), in East Africa and South (Nairobi), in West and Central Africa (Abidjan) and in Dakar.
Export financing: International growth loan, Export credit, guarantees for International projects ... Bpifrance offers a continuum of solutions, allowing CCIs to benefit from financial tools and personalised support in their quest to conquer international markets.
Export insurance: Prospecting Insurance, Support Prospecting Insurance, Credit Insurance, Foreign Exchange Insurance, Deposit and Pre-financing Guarantee scheme…. With its panel of export insurance solutions, Bpifrance supports CCIs in prospecting for new markets, facilitates the issuance of guarantees and the granting of pre-financing by banks, secures exports and investments abroad, etc.
Spotlight on...
international missions
To project the ICCs internationally, Bpifrance offers several international mission formats that allow you to discover new markets and promote La French Touch to the four corners of the globe.
Inspiration, networking with the local ecosystem, identification of future customers and partners are on the program of these missions.
- Marketplace French Touch with “Saks 5th Avenue” in the United States (2021)
- International mission to the United Arab Emirates as part of the Dubai World Expo (2022)
- Cultur'Export Program – USA zone, a tailor-made one-year 360° program to develop internationally (2022)
- Mission Learn & Pick SXSW 2023 and organization of the “La French Touch Rendez-vous” event to draw inspiration and promote French know-how across the Atlantic at the “South by Southwest” festival in Austin (2023)
- International mission in Saudi Arabia (2023)
To come up :
- Culture’Export Program – China zone (2024)
- Mission Learn & Pick SXSW 2024 at the “South by Southwest” festival in Austin (2024)
Other support solutions:
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