Choose France 2026 Summit: Record €93 Billion in Foreign Investment Promises with Major Projects in Occitanie

The 9th edition of the Choose France summit, held on June 1, 2026, in Versailles, marked a historic milestone with record-breaking foreign investment commitments totaling €93 billion. These investments are expected to generate approximately 15,600 new jobs across France, highlighting the country's growing appeal to international investors in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and decarbonized energy.

The Occitanie region emerged prominently at the summit, attracting six major investment projects that underscore its importance in France's economic landscape. Key announcements included Sandoz, the pharmaceutical company, pledging an additional €150 million investment in its Toulouse facility for biosimilar production. This raises Sandoz’s total investment in France to €550 million since December 2025.

Portuguese drone manufacturer Tekever doubled its existing commitment by investing an extra €100 million, bringing its total to €200 million, and plans to create 200 new jobs at its Cahors site. Venturi Space also revealed plans to invest €150 million in a new space technology center located in Toulouse.

Other notable investments comprise Boehringer Ingelheim’s substantial €500 million to expand its production capacity across the country and Mars Incorporated’s allocation of €100 million across multiple French sites, including €30 million for the Royal Canin factory in Aimargues.

Spanish company Coleo is investing €2.1 million to develop a textile sorting platform in Lavelanet, Occitanie. This project aims to process 5,000 tons of textile waste annually and create 60 jobs, bolstering the region’s sustainable industry initiatives.

Adding perspective, the summit’s success coincides with continued efforts by the French government to reinforce key sectors and promote foreign investments, as highlighted by various observers. The summit's record-breaking commitments clearly signal France's competitive edge on the global investment stage and its determination to advance innovation and job creation.

As this momentum builds, France is poised to further enhance its economic dynamism, particularly through regional hubs like Occitanie that combine industrial prowess with innovation strategies.

"This is a record achievement for France, reflecting our strong attractiveness and the trust investors place in our economic landscape," experts commented on the summit's outcomes.

The next steps will involve translating these promises into tangible projects and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the new jobs and technological advancements promised during the Choose France 2026 summit.