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Expanding into a new market is a complex journey that requires strategic guidance, local expertise, financial support, and a strong network. In Atlantic France, you can benefit from a tailored approach through our Impact Program and its network of trusted partners.
Designed for startups and scaleups, the Impact Program is a unique opportunity for companies looking to set up and thrive in Atlantic France.
One of the key pillars of the Impact Program is its robust network of expert partners, covering every aspect of business expansion. From legal and financial advisory to technological collaboration and business integration, our partners are here to ensure your expansion is seamless and successful.
Why a network of partners is essential for successful business expansion
Expanding into a new country presents multiple challenges, including regulatory compliance, talent acquisition, logistical hurdles, and establishing credibility within the local ecosystem. A network of trusted partners can be the difference between a slow, costly setup and a fast-tracked, successful launch.
By leveraging the Impact Program’s ecosystem of experts, you gain:
- Accelerated market entry with reduced administrative burdens
- High-quality support tailored to your specific business needs
- Insights into local regulations, taxation, and financial incentives
- Strategic connections with potential partners and clients
- Access to innovation clusters and research excellence
In 2024, our business advisors provided effective and tailored support to 116 international companies.
Meet our expert partners: your key to a successful market entry
Our network is expanding every month, welcoming new partners who enhance our ecosystem and strengthen our offering. Below are some examples of strategic collaborations that illustrate this growth.
1. Business setup and legal experts
Our trusted advisors provide essential guidance on regulatory, legal, financial, and strategic matters, ensuring your business is fully compliant and optimised for success in France.
- Majorelle Mobility (Business and legal advisory)
- Edeis (Infrastructure and project management)
- Sodero (Investment and financial support)
- RSM (Accounting and auditing)
- In Extenso (Corporate finance and business strategy)
- Baker Tilly (Tax, legal advisory, and accounting services)
- GSE (Industrial building design and construction)
- WeBurst (Integrating foreign brands into the French market via online marketing)
- FIDAL (Business law firm)
2. Innovation ecosystem & research hubs
Our partners in research and innovation help align your technology with regional industry needs and facilitate connections with leading R&D hubs.
- Proxinnov (Robotics and industrial innovation)
- Technocampus Alimentation (Foodtech and agri-innovation)
- CEA Pays de la Loire (Decarbonising maritime transport & Farm robotics)
- We Network (Innovation platform in electronics & IOT)
3. Atlantic France companies
Experts in their markets, our partners are open to technological, industrial, and commercial partnerships. They are fully committed to facilitating your integration into the local economic landscape.
- EDF (Energy solutions and sustainability)
- FETIS Group (Industrial engineering and services / Decarbonising mobility)
- RWE (Renewable energy solutions)
- Eviden (Supercomputer solutions)
- Club ETI (Club of mid size companies)
Success stories: the Impact Program in action
The Impact Program has already helped numerous companies establish themselves in the Atlantic France region. Read insights from entrepreneurs who have recently benefited from it:
“We’re delighted to be opening our first branch outside Switzerland, in the Atlantic France region. We were very impressed by the local representatives’ proactive approach and professionalism. The region’s determination to create an entire composites recycling value chain is an essential factor in our success.”
Guillaume Perben, CEO of Composite Recycling
“Many French customers in the offshore wind energy market are based in the Nantes and Saint-Nazaire area of the region. Nantes is less than one hour from the very first offshore wind farms built in France, as well as future wind farms in the Loire, Brittany, and Normandy regions.”
Audrey Leconte, European Business Development Manager of Farra Marine
Tailored support for a seamless expansion
Expanding into a new market comes with challenges, but the right support can make all the difference. At Business Solutions Atlantic France, we provide a bespoke, end-to-end service with a dedicated point of contact, ensuring smooth coordination at every stage of your journey.
Our network of expert partners—spanning technology, industry, and commerce—works alongside local economic development agencies to facilitate a smooth soft landing for your business and create the best conditions for success.
