Innovator Founder visa
You can apply for an Innovator Founder visa if:- you want to set up and run an innovative business in the UK - it must be something that’s different from anything else on the market
- your business or business idea has been endorsed by an approved body, also known as an endorsing body
- you meet the other eligibility requirements
This visa used to be called the Innovator visa.
Eligibility
You must be able to show that your business idea is:
- new - you cannot join a business that is already trading
- innovative - you must have an original business idea which is different from anything else on the market
- viable, with potential for growth
- scalable - you must give evidence of planning that includes creating jobs and growing into national and international markets
You’ll need to get an endorsing body to assess that your business idea meets the requirements. There is a list of UKVI approved Endorsing Bodies, from which Innovator Founder visa applicants must select. The Endorsing Body will assess the business idea and if successful, will issue a letter of Endorsement, which is required to support the visa application for the Innovator Founder visa.
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