Our application process is fast and efficient, designed to identify the projects which would best benefit from our programmes in the shortest timeframe possible.
We achieve this using our proprietary “Business Maturity Matrix©”, which assesses your application against ten key criteria. This allows us to understand in depth how strong and how mature your business proposition is, what type of Visa your project is suitable for, 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.
Anyone can submit an application, but we strongly advise that you read the criteria we seek in the chart below, prior to sending us your documents. This is because we use these criteria to assess your application and if it’s missing information we need, it may not meet our criteria for acceptance on to our programme.
It’s worth noting that while we accept direct enquiries, applications submitted through Immigration specialists tend to be significantly more successful. This is because many of these agencies have worked with us to understand who we can best help, and therefore only forward their most appropriate candidates for selection on to the programme.
Once you are commercially engaged on our programme, we are able to issue your Endorsement. The average time for us to issue an Endorsement from our first contact with you is approximately a month.
We recognise that every person and every plan is individual. We assess your application against the following 10 criteria points using our Business Maturity Matrix©
We require all business plans to cover these points in sufficient detail to be able to make a comprehensive assessment of the business opportunity.
Does the plan address the market maturity, geography and competitors?
Is there a clear and achievable route to market without major risk points?
Is there a clear plan to achieve the sales required to meet the financial needs?
Does the business have the skills needed to complete their given tasks?
Does the business have access to the knowledge and equipment they require?
Is there a project plan detailing what, how and when things happen?
Does the plan include details regarding the significant scaling of the business?
Does the plan demonstrate a current level of, and ambition to continue innovation?
Does the plan meet all of the financial requirements of the business?
Does the plan assess key risks and provide a management strategy?
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