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Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards 2026

 

The Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards are an opportunity to recognise and promote excellence in technology and innovation, commitment to sustainability and SME success in the Franco-British business community.  

Run as a collaboration between the British Embassy in Paris and the Franco-British Chamber, our Awards celebrate commercial and economic success stories between the UK and France across strategic sectors, underlining shared business priorities and partnerships as a key part of the Franco-British bilateral relationship.

Companies of all sizes across the UK and France are encouraged to apply for our Awards. Businesses need to demonstrate commercial success and a commitment to Franco-British business ties. The Jury will look to reward both large and small businesses’ achievements in terms of cross-Channel trade and investment.

 

The 2026 Award categories are the following:

 

A judging panel including members of the British Embassy in Paris, the Franco-British Chamber, and our sponsors will assess applications in November 2026.

Our Awards Ceremony will take place at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Paris on the 1 December 2026, with opening speeches from His Majesty’s Ambassador to France, Sir Thomas Drew, and Nicolas Huguet, President of the Franco-British Chamber.

 

 

 

 

"The Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards underline the critical importance the UK Government, the British Embassy and our wider network across France attach to business. Trade and investment lie at the heart of the bilateral relationship between France and the United Kingdom. Our Award winners and runners-up embody the commercial priorities shared by both countries. They celebrate excellence from sustainability to innovation and the achievements of SMEs driving growth and collaboration."

Sir Thomas Drew, His Majesty’s Ambassador to France

Who should apply

To be eligible for the Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards, you need to meet the following general criteria, in addition to the individual criteria for each category:
 

  • Your company must have a HQ in France or the UK.
  • Your company should have a commercial relationship to both France and the UK, either through exports, investment, business operations or R&D.
  • Your business must have been registered for at least two years.
  • You must agree to the full Terms and Conditions set out here.

We encourage as many Franco-British businesses to apply as possible. This is a chance to showcase your success, growth and potential.

Click here for more information about the application process and timeline.

Award Categories

Innovation Award

The Innovation Award celebrates outstanding innovation across business in the UK and France. Companies of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to apply, provided they have developed or adopted innovative solutions that drive growth, productivity, or positive change in the UK–France trade and investment relationship. 
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Sustainability Award

The Sustainability Award will be presented to a company that is committed to cleaner economic growth, through either low carbon technologies or the sustainable use of resources. Read more...

The SME of the Year Award

The SME of the Year Award will be presented to a company that has successfully exported or invested into the French or British market for the first time. In 2025, UK-France bilateral trade stood at over £100 billion.
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Franco-British Partnerships Award

The Franco-British Partnerships Award will recognise a vibrant and successful initiative focused on Franco-British cooperation. We are looking for initiatives that foster bilateral ties by building on shared Franco-British interests and values.
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2025 Edition

In 2025, we received applications across four categories, from businesses of many sizes based across France and the UK. The nominees ranged from large corporates to small businesses and start-ups.

Sustainability:

  • Winner: BW Ideol
  • Runners-Up: Voltalis

Artificial Intelligence:

  • Winner: AQEMIA
  • Runners-Up: Getlink Customs Services

SME of the Year:

  • Winner: Denroy
  • Runners-Up: Halstock Cabinet Makers Ltd.

Franco-British Partnerships:

  • Winner: Boccard
  • Runners-Up: Lightroom

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