Frequently Asked Questions

How FDI Desk works

Answers on coordination desks, investor-attraction programs, market-entry coordination and how engagements are structured.

About the Platform

For Locations & Institutions

For Companies & Investors

Engagement & Partnership

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How FDI Desk works

About the Platform

What is FDI Desk?

How is FDI Desk different from an investment-promotion agency?

How is this different from a consultancy?

What is the ecosystem and how does it work?

For Locations & Institutions

Who typically establishes an Investment Coordination Desk?

What does the desk actually produce?

Does the desk operate under our institutional identity?

How are programs structured and scoped?

How is progress reported?

We have land and buildings but no investor interest. Is that a fit?

For Companies & Investors

What does market-entry coordination include?

Can you support more than one market at a time?

Do you replace our existing advisors?

At what stage should we engage?

Engagement & Partnership

How does an engagement begin?

How are engagements priced?

How quickly can a desk be operational?

Can local professionals join the network?

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