Appendix Innovator Founder
UK Student to Innovator Founder Visa Guide
Switch from a Student or Graduate Visa to the Innovator Founder route with £0 capital and a 3-year ILR pathway.
Eligibility Checklist
Innovator Founder Switch Evaluator
Check your readiness to switch from a Student or Graduate visa to the 3-year fast-track Innovator Founder route.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No. The Home Office abolished the legacy £50,000 minimum investment capital requirement. Applicants can apply with £0 investment capital as long as their business idea is endorsed as innovative, viable, and scalable.
The Innovator Founder visa offers a fast-track 3-year pathway to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), compared to 5 years on the Skilled Worker route.