Your Journey

The complete Innovator Founder route — from your first conversation to permanent UK residence. Each stage is mapped out so you know exactly what happens, when it happens, and what is expected.

1

Discovery & Assessment

1-2 weeks

We have an initial conversation about your situation, your business idea, and your goals. I assess whether the Innovator Founder route is right for you and give you an honest picture of what is involved.

What we do: Free consultation, eligibility check, route recommendation
What you do: Share your idea, background, and goals
2

Business Plan Development

4-6 weeks

We build your business plan together. Market research, financial modelling, competitive analysis, and the complete plan document. This is not a template — it is built around your specific idea and market.

What we do: Market research, financial model, plan writing, pitch deck
What you do: Participate in workshops, provide industry knowledge
3

Endorsement Application

4-8 weeks

We submit your application to an endorsing body, prepare you for the interview with mock sessions, and manage the process until you receive your endorsement letter.

What we do: Application assembly, interview coaching, liaison with endorsing body
What you do: Attend mock interviews, respond to queries
4

Visa Application

3-8 weeks

With endorsement secured, we prepare and submit your visa application to the Home Office. Every document organised, every form completed correctly.

What we do: Document compilation, application submission, tracking
What you do: Provide documents, attend biometric appointment
5

UK Arrival & Business Setup

2-4 weeks

You arrive in the UK. We handle company formation, HMRC registration, bank account, and everything needed to start trading.

What we do: Company formation, registrations, introductions to accountant and partners
What you do: Sign documents, attend meetings
6

Business Growth

Ongoing (3 years)

This is where most consultancies disappear. We stay. Regular strategy sessions, marketing support, progress tracking against ILR criteria.

What we do: Monthly reviews, marketing guidance, ILR criteria tracking
What you do: Build and run your business
7

Contact Point Meetings

Month 6, 12, 24

Your endorsing body requires check-in meetings during the 3-year period. We prepare you for each one and ensure your business meets expectations.

What we do: Meeting preparation, documentation, coaching
What you do: Attend meetings with endorsing body
8

ILR Application

8-12 weeks

After 3 years, we prepare your Indefinite Leave to Remain application. Evidence of business activity, achievement criteria met, fresh endorsement secured.

What we do: Evidence compilation, fresh endorsement, ILR application
What you do: Provide business records, take Life in the UK Test
9

Permanent Settlement

Permanent

ILR granted. The UK is your permanent home. You can apply for British citizenship after 12 months of ILR if you choose.

What we do: Citizenship guidance if desired
What you do: Enjoy permanent UK residence

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