Are you a scale-up, start-up, or innovative SME working on AI, AIOT, robotics, or drones for the circular and smart industry?

Join the Dutch delegation traveling to Hauts-de-France from May 19-21, 2025. This is your chance to connect with key contacts, explore partnership opportunities and gain insights into this neighboring international region in France.

Smart and Circular Industry in Hauts-de-France

Northern France, particularly the Hauts-de-France region, with its strong industrial roots and prime location near Belgium, Germany, and Europe, plays a key role in the industrial transition towards a sustainable and digital economy. Key sectors in this region are adopting advanced technologies, including AI, IoT, robotics and drones.

Key industries in this region:

• Food Industry: home to major players like Bonduelle (vegetables), Roquette (plant-based ingredients), Heineken (brewing),and Tereos (sugar and starch).
• Automotive: Stellantis and various battery manufacturers, such as Automotive Cells Company, Verkor, Prologium, AESC Envision (Douai), support the EV transition.
• Life Sciences and Healthcare: rapid growth with companies like Ajinomoto, Amphastar, Merck, GSK and AstraZeneca.
• Rail Industry: Alstom and Siemens Millet are leaders in rail manufacturing and technology here.
• Aerospace sector is well-established, featuring major players like Thales, Airbus, Safran and Dassault.

Reasons to join our delegation

1. Network meetings
2. Dedicated support with match-sprint sessions
3. Introduction to our network of the European Digital Hubs (EDIH) Greep Power IT and the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
4. Accelerate your business and meet potential partners

Marit Kuypers

Senior Projectmanager International Trade, High Tech

Bel: +31 6 122 28 533

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