Setting up and developing investments

» Setting up and developing investments in Franche-Comté
» ARD Franche-Comté’s three methods for initiating projects
» Setting up in five steps
» Our business development team

Setting up and developing investments in Franche-Comté

ARD Franche-Comté is the economic development agency for the region of Franche-Comté and works closely with local economic stakeholders to set up and develop enterprises and partnerships.

Would you like to invest in Franche-Comté?

With ARD Franche-Comté, you have a single interlocutor for professional support of your business plan and personalised, confidential follow-through on your project.

ARD Franche-Comté identifies potential investors and hosts them in Franche-Comté.

ARD Franche-Comté guides you with your business plan before, during and after you settle in.

ARD Franche-Comté mobilises its partner network to provide a service that meets your needs.

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ARD Franche-Comté’s three methods for initiating projects

	Responding to prospective investors Investment inquiries regularly come from the Invest in France Agency and a network of national and international partners. The project selection process weighs regional assets, quality of investment proposals and the investor’s specifications. Each project proposal results in an offer that requires collection of significant data regarding accessibility, economic environment, business sector, quality and availability of labour, training specifications, research and innovation capacity, assistance policy, real estate and funding proposals and quality of life.
	Cultivating development ARD Franche-Comté’s watch system detects potential sources of investment in targeted sectors. Such “weak signals” are analysed so that Franche-Comté can make a competitive offer. With this approach, Franche-Comté can develop a plan while the project is in development and position itself with investors who might not have considered it otherwise.
	Nine development priorities ARD Franche-Comté’s project managers adjust their efforts to the “maturity” of the targeted business sector. Such sector prospecting requires knowing the industry, its stakeholders and the advantages of Franche-Comté. Prospecting efforts include participation in industry forums, industry encounters abroad, targeted development efforts and visits to regional subsidiaries of international corporations. 01. Medical devices 02. New modes of transport 03. Clean energy 04. Large accounts in Franche-Comté 05. Agribusiness process 06. Green building 07. Tourist and recreational infrastructure 08. Logistics platforms 09. Luxury goods

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Setting up in five steps


=> Introduction to Franche-Comté	=> Visiting Franche-Comté	=> Kickoff in Franche-Comté

Definition of your specifications: introduction to Franche-Comté’s economy (information about its industrial base, markets, quality of life, etc.) and assistance with formulating your requirements. At your request, ARD Franche-Comté can supplement this presentation with a specialised study of your business sector (analysis of customer catchment areas, market sector research, etc.).

Tailored presentation of possible development plans for your project: available funding and real estate, targets for partnerships and business acquisitions, etc.

Personal welcome in Franche-Comté with visits to prospective sites. Meetings arranged with potential partners in business, industry, research, institutions, etc.

The region of Franche-Comté will be mobilised to facilitate integration of your firm and colleagues in the local community.

Development of your firm in Franche-Comté will be monitored in coordination with local partners including departmental and urban development agencies, etc.

Please note:

ARD Franche-Comté is a non-profit organisation funded by the regional council of Franche-Comté. Its expertise is available without charge, so do not hesitate to ask for assistance!

ARD Franche-Comté also seeks to promote the expertise and talents behind our region’s economy--your skills!

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Our business development team


Marie Pascal Project Sourcing Manager	François Tattu Business Development Officer

Anne Falga Business Development Officer	Béatrice Joly Business Development Officer

Nathalie Herman Business Development Manager	Nathalie Loch Business Development Manager