Bpifrance, with the support of Business France and the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI), is proud to announce the launch of the International Business Immersion Program in South Africa, a dynamic program designed to foster business opportunities and partnerships between France and South Africa.
From 1-5 December 2025, a delegation of innovative French companies will explore the South African market through a series of networking sessions, business meetings, and sector-specific visits in Johannesburg and Cape Town. This initiative aims to strengthen economic ties and accelerate the international development of French SMEs and mid-sized firms in one of Africa’s most promising economies.
The program brings together a diverse group of companies representing sectors such as digital transformation (Markentive), medical software (INLOG), sustainable IT (SustainIT), smart mobility (Cezigue), waste management and environmental services (Séché Environnement), industrial maintenance (ALTRAD ENDEL), hygiene and disinfection technologies (CODIS), and geosciences for energy transition (Geolinks).
Key Objectives of the Program:
• Facilitate high-level networking with South African business leaders and institutions.
• Explore strategic partnerships and investment opportunities.
• Promote French expertise in innovation, sustainability, and industrial performance.
Olivier Vincent, Executive Director in charge of Export at Bpifrance said: “South Africa is the most developed and diversified market on the continent and represents more than 60% of Southern Africa’s GDP. It thus offers tremendous opportunities for our French companies that wish to set up there. Bpifrance is actively working with economic players in the field through its Euroquity platform, its Africa-France community of entrepreneurs (nearly 80 in South Africa) and its holdings in the Averroès fund of funds. Through this business pathway, Bpifrance is committed to stimulating the development of French companies and will enable them to deploy new growth levers by benefiting from a tailor-made program with high added value.”
Camille Tricoire, Director of Business France for Southern & South Africa adds: ” Designed for impact, the mission places French SMEs and mid‑caps on a fast track to Sub‑Saharan expansion, combining strategic briefings, sector insights and curated B2B meetings to unlock opportunities in South Africa. Through Business France’s local presence in Johannesburg, participants gain access to decision‑makers and vetted partners, fostering durable, high‑performance partnerships between South Africa and France.”
