IMK Strategies
IMK Strategies is a consulting firm focused on foreign direct investment (FDI), trade and economic development.
We partner with governments, regions, and organizations worldwide to develop and implement effective strategies for boosting trade and attracting investment. Our expertise lies in supporting investment promotion agencies, economic development bodies, and other organizations in achieving international business success and creating more prosperous and competitive business locations.
Our Services
FDI Attraction Strategy
Sector and Market Prioritization
Location Benchmarking
IPA Evaluation and Benchmarking
Organization Design
Competitiveness Reviews
Strategic Advisory
FDI Attraction Strategy
Sector and Market Prioritization
Location Benchmarking
IPA Evaluation and Benchmarking
Organization Design
Competitiveness Reviews
Managed Services
Market intelligence
FDI lead generation
Representation services
Customized roadshows
Trade Services
Trade Show Support
Marketing
IMK Strategies helps locations stand out in a competitive global market by refining their value proposition, enhancing digital engagement, and developing high-impact marketing assets. By benchmarking against industry best practices and leveraging cutting-edge digital tools, we ensure your branding, online presence, and promotional strategies effectively attract and convert investor interest.
Our expertise includes marketing strategy benchmarking, customized marketing materials, and digital platform optimization—empowering locations to maximize visibility, differentiate their offer, and drive investment success.
Branding & Marketing Strategy
Value Proposition Development
Social Media
Strategic Advisory
We specialize in developing comprehensive strategies for foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction and trade promotion, helping organizations identify, engage with, and secure international investors.
Our expertise includes formulating strategic plans for new and existing investment promotion agencies, defining target investment sectors, and optimizing organizational structures for maximum impact.
Market Research and Business Intelligence
Marketing Services
FDI LEad Generation and Representation Services
FDI Attraction Strategy, Sector and Market Prioritization, Location Benchmarking, IPA Evaluation and Benchmarking, Organization Design, Competitiveness Reviews
Our Experience
The IMK Strategies team has collaborated with governments, investment promotion agencies, and economic development organizations at all levels national, state, regional, and city worldwide on a range of FDI-related initiatives. Here are some of our team members’ projects from before they joined IMK.
Created the FDI Attraction Strategy for the Bundesland Baden-Württemberg in Germany, based on identifying specific target sectors for investment attraction in key international markets.
Developed an evaluation of FDI potential from Germany and France to the state of Aguascalientes, followed by lead generation activities in those markets.
Conducted a UK-Peru bilateral trade review for goods and services to identify export opportunities on both sides
Supported the New York State in generating FDI leads, as well representing it in the European markets and at the most important trade shows.
Performed a location analysis in Europe, APAC, and the Americas for a French multinational biotechnology company planning to open a new plant
Assisted the United Kingdom in attracting foreign investment in R&D, as well as space, quantum and IA from Europe, North America and the MENA region.
Created an FDI attraction strategy for the Midlands region in the UK, focusing on R&D investment.
Executed an evaluation of the impact of the Trade Cooperation Agreement between the UK and the EU on the trade of food and agriculture products between the UK and the EU.
Blogs & Insights
Back in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global economy, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) shifted their focus from attracting...
Formally, foreign direct investment (FDI) refers to a long-term investment by an entity based in one country into a business...