UK Innovator Founder Visa Program

Move to the UK.

Our founding team relocated to the UK in 2021, securing the Innovator Founder Visa (endorsed in 2023) for our retail AI platform. We co-build your product prototype, engineer your business model, and prepare your endorsement dossier for the UK Innovator Founder Visa.

3 Endorsement Criteria Met
AI-First Product Focus
London Studio Base
Why Founders Trust Us

We Did It.
We Know What Works.

Our founding team relocated to the UK, subsequently securing endorsement for the Innovator Founder Visa in 2023 for our retail AI venture. The endorsed venture was an AI shelf analysis platform — computer vision technology that reads retail shelves in real time, helping brands and retailers enforce compliance, optimise product placement, and recover revenue lost to inventory gaps.

Going through the endorsement process taught us what the official guidance doesn't tell you: how assessors actually evaluate a business plan, what language signals credibility, what a prototype must demonstrate, and where most applications fall short.

We're not an immigration law firm. We're founders who've been through this — and we share that knowledge to help you navigate the same path, faster and with fewer costly mistakes.

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The Credential

Endorsed by a UK-Approved Body

We secured a formal endorsement for our AI retail venture — the same endorsement you need. We know the criteria from the inside.

The Venture

AI Shelf Analysis — Retail Tech

Computer vision for real-time product monitoring — the exact type of technical, innovative venture that endorsing bodies want to see.

The Route

Global → UK Relocation

We understand the full journey — not just the business plan, but the relocation itself.

Note: We are not an immigration solicitor or OISC-regulated advisor. Our service covers business plan strategy, endorsement preparation, and co-building — not legal immigration filings.
Recognition

Recognised. Verified. Trusted.

Our founder's work on the UK Innovator Founder Visa has been recognised across London's startup ecosystem and beyond.

Top 7 Marketplaces UK 2025 London's Largest Demo Day
Recognised on Times Square, NYC Topmate Elite Mentor · New York City
London Founders Podcast S2 · E40 · 2-hour deep dive · Apple Podcasts
5.0 / 5 on Topmate Community Care & People's Choice Winner
5.0
★★★★★
on Topmate
Excellent understanding of the UK's tech landscape. Wonderful advice on positioning my startup for the move.
— International Tech Founder · Verified Topmate Review
2023
First-cohort
visa holder
Service Portfolio

Transparent Advisory & Co-Building Packages

Whether you need a directional strategy check, guided architecture blueprints, or full white-glove venture co-building, we have a clear, fixed-price engagement tier for your stage.

Package 01 / Advisory

AI Opportunity Brief

A focused 72-hour directional report evaluating your venture concept against market feasibility, AI technical moat, and Home Office endorsement compatibility.

Investment £299 Fixed Price · 72h Delivery
  • AI Opportunity Map (PDF): Diagnostic scoring matrix for technical moats.
  • Directional Financial Model: Unit economics calculator customized to your sector.
  • Visa Compatibility Audit: Review against Home Office Innovation/Viability criteria.
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Package 02 / Guided DIY

AI & Visa Blueprint

For founders with a clear concept who want expert technical architecture, proven templates, and direct founder reviews of their visa submission dossier.

Investment £2,500 + VAT One-Time · 3 Consultation Calls
  • Tech Architecture Blueprint: System design mapping database, model APIs & data security.
  • Approved Endorser Shortlist: Strategic targeting of official Home Office endorsing bodies.
  • 3 Consulting Sessions (45 min): Business plan audits, draft reviews & submission prep.
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Package 03 / White Glove

Venture Build & Endorsement

End-to-end venture co-building. We engineer your functional product prototype and compile the complete submission-ready endorsement package.

Investment £10,000 + VAT 25% Refundable if endorsement fails
  • Interactive Product Prototype: Clickable software dashboard proving execution capability.
  • 40-Page Submission Business Plan: Technically rigorous plan structured for Innovation & Viability.
  • Endorsement Dossier & Mock Interview: 2 mock interview sessions & dossier compilation.
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The Roadmap

From Conception to London Launch

We break down the pathway into four structured milestones to minimize risk and maximize momentum.

01

Thesis Pre-Assessment

We review your professional background and initial startup concept to confirm base visa eligibility and check alignment with our venture criteria.

02

Venture Blueprinting

We co-design the system architecture, refine the business model canvas, draft financial projections, and build a high-fidelity prototype of your core technology.

03

Endorsement Preparation

We compile your comprehensive business plan, prepare the endorsement dossier, and guide you through pitch rehearsals for approved Endorsing Bodies.

1

Pre-Assessment

Week 1-2
2

Blueprinting

Week 3-5
3

MVP Co-Building

Week 6-9
4

Dossier & Pitch

Week 10-12
The Bar to Clear

The Three Pillars of Endorsement

To qualify for the UK Innovator Founder Visa, your business plan must satisfy three strict statutory criteria. Here is how we build your application to meet them:

01
Home Office Criterion 1

Innovation

You must have a genuine, original business plan that meets new or existing market needs, and/or creates a competitive advantage. We structure a clear technological or algorithmic moat to make your innovation undeniable.

02
Home Office Criterion 2

Viability

You must prove you have the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to run the business. We help supplement your professional credentials with a technical roadmap and product prototype that highlights founder execution capacity.

03
Home Office Criterion 3

Scalability

Your plan must show structured planning, potential for job creation, and a pathway to national or international scale. We design robust financial models, go-to-market strategies, and hiring plans aligned with UK economic growth goals.

04
Post-Endorsement Support

Studio Backing

Once endorsed, your journey is just beginning. As a London-based studio, Junagal provides permanent operational governance, technical leverage, and shared services as you build your venture locally.

Model Your 3-Year Financials & Business Plan Outline

Evaluate your venture concept against the Home Office criteria and instantly generate a structured business plan outline.

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Operator Playbooks

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential details on how the Innovator Founder Visa advisory program works.

How is Junagal different from an immigration lawyer?

Lawyers handle the legal filings and compliance. Junagal is an AI Venture Studio—we refine your business model, design your AI/data moat, build your MVP, and write an execution-ready business plan that satisfies the strict technical and financial criteria of UK Endorsing Bodies.

Does Junagal guarantee endorsement?

Endorsements can only be issued by Home Office-authorized Endorsing Bodies. However, our technical and operational background ensures your venture blueprint is structured to the highest possible standard, significantly maximizing your likelihood of success.

Is there a minimum investment capital required?

Unlike the legacy Innovator Visa, the UK Innovator Founder Visa has no statutory minimum investment capital requirement (previously £50,000), provided your business plan is endorsed as viable and scalable. You still need sufficient funds to execute the plan and support yourself.

What happens after I get the visa?

You relocate to the UK and launch your business. Junagal remains an active studio partner, providing operational support, shared technical infrastructure, and strategic governance to help your venture compound value in London.

Apply for Consultation

Let's Build Your UK Venture

Provide details about your background and the business concept you want to launch. Anil and the team review all inquiries within 48 hours to assess viability and thesis fit.

London, UK

Every inquiry is read by Anil directly. If there's a fit, you'll hear back within 48 hours — whether you have a fully formed idea or are still exploring.

Your application is reviewed with a strict venture building lens. We will contact you if there is fit.

Application Received. We will review and respond shortly.
Regulatory Disclosure & Disclaimer: Junagal is an AI Venture Studio and business advisory service. We are not a legal firm, and our team does not provide legal representation or OISC-regulated immigration advice. Our services are strictly limited to business planning, market strategy, technology advisory, and AI prototype co-building. All legal immigration filings, applications, and representation to the UK Home Office must be managed by a registered immigration solicitor or OISC-regulated advisor.