0
Apply for your Visa Endorsement
Apply for the Innovator Founder or Scale-up Visa Endorsement.
Apply OnlineApplication Process
Our application process is fast and efficient, designed to identify the projects which meet the required criteria for the each visa programme.
We achieve this using our proprietary ‘Maturity Matrices’, which allow us to assess your application against a series of key criteria. This allows us to understand in depth how strong and how mature your business proposition is, the chance of success, and where it would benefit from the greatest level of support and assistance.
Innovator International is not just an endorsing body for my visa purposes, it is the company that I would have chosen even if I didn't need a visa to start my company here.
Who can submit an
application?
Applicants should submit their own applications, but they may be assisted by referrers or partners in the process. We strongly recommend reading the criteria outlined in the downloadable Application Pack before submitting any documents. This guide explains how we assess your plan and is designed to give you the best chance of success.
If your application is successful, we will issue your Endorsement. On average, it takes about 4 weeks from our first contact to issue an Endorsement.
How we assess applications
We recognise that every person and every plan is individual. We assess your application against the following criteria using our Maturity Matrix© assessment methodologies:
Innovation
Is your business sufficiently different to what else is available?
VIABILITY
Is there a market for your proposition and can you deliver to that market?
SCALABILITY
Will your project grow to national and international markets?
MARKET ASSESSMENT
Does the plan address the market maturity, geography and competitors?
PRODUCT FIT
Does your solution clearly solve a problem, and can be developed within your resources?
MARKETING & SALES
Is there a clear and achievable route to market without major risk points?
PEOPLE & SKILLS
Do you, and the business, have the skills needed to make this a success?
OPERATIONAL PLANNING
Is there a project plan detailing what, how and when things happen?
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Is there a realistic financial plan which meets the requirements of the business?
SETTLEMENT TARGETS
Is your business likely to meet the required targets for your settlement?
Become a PULSE
member and receive
-
A personal area to develop your profile, view other member profiles and access your key documents
-
The ability to view and connect with our wider community of International Entrepreneurs across the UK
-
Access to a wide range of guidance documents, templates and videos helping you to expand your knowledge
-
We host regular webinars on a wide range of key subjects which are all recorded for you to view at any time
-
Our marketplace is full of trusted business support providers, offering you a wide range of services at discounted prices
Your Next Steps
If you want to join our community of international entrepreneurs, click here to send us your details
