Supporting your development project

5 reasons to set up in Hauts-de-France

#1 Reach your markets in 3 hours

The largest consumption area in Europe is located within a 300 km radius of Lille: 78 million people can be reached in less than 3 hours by truck.

#2 Access a very dynamic real estate and land market

The region has greenfield setting up solutions, as well as a wide range of new and second-hand buildings, whatever the nature of your project (logistics, industrial or service sector). You will be able to find turnkey "plug & play" sites for your project.

#3 Find your talents

Immediate hiring potential by industry:

70,000 in logistics
57,000 in the service sector
50,000 in industry

And this qualified workforce is competitive, its average wages are 20 to 34% lower than European competitors

#4 Optimize your supply chain

As a major European logistics hub, Hauts-de-France's strategic location and high-quality transport infrastructure guarantee the optimization of your supplies and distribution.

#5 Support at no cost

The services of Nord France Invest are financed by the regional public authorities. They are offered to you which means that it is 100% free for your company.

How can the regional agency support you?

Nord France Invest supports French and international companies in the development of their business in Hauts-de-France. This service is provided to companies by the regional authorities. Confidentiality is 100% guaranteed.

Provide reliable information

We rely on a large network of partners and contacts in the region to answer your questions and centralize relevant information for your location study. Thus, we guarantee unified, clear and reliable information.

Identify your setting up solutions

We look for the site that completely meet your specifications (land, building, ...) and organize visits of the chosen solutions for you.

Maximize the financial engineering of your project

Nord France Invest helps you identify the public aids that can be mobilized according to the nature of your project. We also mobilize all the support mechanisms that are necessary for your investment (subsidies, subsidized or very low-interest loans, tax exemptions, deferral of loan repayments, etc.).

Optimize the setting up schedule

We are in contact with all the regional economic and social stakeholders. Due to to this extensive network, we can help you get in touch with the right people in local, regional and national public administrations. We also use our connections to speed up your administrative procedures.

Make your recruiting process easier

We can introduce you to regional and national training providers and mobilize existing programs.

Get you integrated into the local ecosystem

Nord France Invest helps you expand your address book and get integrated into the regional economic fabric.

Setting up in Hauts-de-France: a lever for your growth