Trade Mission to France – Cosmetics Valley

Are you active in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or related industries and looking for new business opportunities in Europe?

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to participate in a trade mission to the Loire Valley organized by the Enterprise Europe Network in collaboration with COSMETIC VALLEY, a leading European cosmetics cluster.

This event is exceptionally strategic because it allows participants to take full advantage of this prestigious international trade show and maximize opportunities for raising their profile and networking. This integrated approach will significantly enhance the delegation’s impact and foster the creation of new B2B partnerships and business synergies.

The program will include a visit to the international trade fair Cosmetic 360, networking with leading European companies and experts, and establishing new B2B partnerships.

• October 12:
  • 11:00 a.m. Welcome and Official Opening Ceremony
  • 12:30 Networking Lunch
  • 1:30 p.m. Workshop Focused on Innovation
  • 5:00 p.m. Cultural Tour: “The Great Mysteries of Chartres and French Beauty”
  • 7:00 p.m. Networking Dinner

• October 13:
  • 9:00 a.m. Company Visits
  • 12:00 Networking Lunch
  • 2:00 p.m. Transfer to Paris

• 14. and October 15:
  • Participation in the Cosmetic 360 International Trade Fair

Purpose of the Event

• To support the development of innovative joint projects.

• Facilitate access to European funding opportunities.

• To build long-term transnational partnerships between clusters and their member companies.

• Generate specific B2B business opportunities.

• Strengthen cooperation among clusters at the European level.

• To strengthen the collective voice of the European cosmetics industry and promote its recognition as a fully-fledged strategic sector at the European level.

Who can participate?

Clusters, small and medium-sized businesses, and other interested organizations focused on the field of regenerative cosmetics. For example:

• developers of innovative cosmetic ingredients and bioactive compounds;
• biotechnology companies and firms operating in the field of industrial biotechnology;
• companies focused on regenerative agriculture and biomass utilization;
• developers of sustainable packaging solutions and advanced materials;
• providers of digital solutions (AI, traceability, blockchain, digital product passports, data management);
• testing laboratories, providers of analytical services and technological solutions;
• companies that develop innovative technologies for the formulation, manufacture, and processing of cosmetic products.

COSMETIC VALLEY

A leading French cluster in the cosmetics and fragrance industry that brings together companies, research centers, universities, and educational institutions. The organization promotes innovation, research, international collaboration, and business development across the entire cosmetics value chain.

It brings together more than 6,300 entities, including small and medium-sized enterprises as well as global industry leaders, and represents a sector with approximately 226,000 employees and an annual turnover of 71 billion euros. COSMETIC VALLEY actively contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of the French cosmetics industry and its international reputation by supporting innovation, exports, and strategic partnerships.

Registration

We are currently gauging the preliminary interest of Czech companies in participating in the trade mission.

Are you interested in this opportunity? Let us know at events@een.gov.cz.

An expression of interest is not a binding application.