The Innovator's Launchpad UK | Your Pathway to a Sponsor-Ready Business

From Graduate Visa to UK Founder in 12 Weeks

An intensive mentorship program designed for international students and professionals on the path to self-sponsorship, using the power of AI to build your innovative UK business.

Apply for the Autumn 2025 Cohort

Is This You?

You have the ambition and the dream to build a life in the UK, but the path to self-sponsorship feels complex and overwhelming.

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Navigating the Visa?

The Innovator Founder visa requirements of 'innovative, viable, and scalable' feel abstract and hard to meet.

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Limited Resources?

You believe you need a huge budget and a large team to launch a business worthy of endorsement.

Fear of the Unknown?

You're unsure how to navigate UK business culture, regulations, and the competitive market.

Meet Your Mentor

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Raphael Ajani

UK Technology Director & Founder Mentor

As a successful UK Technology Director who built his career in the UK, Raphael understands both the cutting-edge of technology and the unique journey of international professionals.

His hands-on experience in automation and cloud architecture provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to turn your vision into a viable business. He is not just a teacher; he is a mentor who has walked the path and is passionate about helping you succeed on yours.

What You Will Achieve in 12 Weeks

This program is about tangible outcomes. You will walk away with the assets and the confidence needed to approach a UK endorsing body.

Endorsement-Ready Business Plan

A detailed, professional business plan structured to meet the specific criteria that endorsing bodies look for.

Functional AI-Powered MVP

A Minimum Viable Product of your service or platform, built with no-code tools to prove your concept is viable.

Go-To-Market Strategy

A clear plan to attract your first customers using AI-driven marketing and sales techniques on a lean budget.

Financial Projections

A solid 3-year financial forecast that demonstrates the scalability and sustainability of your business.

✨ AI Business Idea Validator

Got an idea? Get instant feedback from our AI mentor, trained on the Innovator Founder visa criteria. See how your idea stacks up against the key metrics for success.

The 12-Week Curriculum

A step-by-step journey from idea to a launch-ready business, broken down into three core phases.

Phase 1: Foundation & Ideation (Weeks 1-4)

We'll deconstruct the visa requirements, use AI to find and validate an innovative business idea, and handle the fundamentals of UK company registration and compliance.

Phase 2: Build & Launch (Weeks 5-8)

This is where we get hands-on. You'll build your MVP with no-code tools, create an AI-powered marketing machine, automate your operations, and build your financial models.

Phase 3: Pitch & Grow (Weeks 9-12)

We'll perfect your pitch deck, practice presenting to an endorsing body, learn to network in the UK tech scene, and create a growth plan for your first 6 months post-endorsement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this program guarantee a visa?

No. This program provides business mentorship only and is designed to help you build a strong business case. It does not constitute immigration advice or guarantee endorsement or a visa. We partner with a regulated immigration advisor for specialist legal guidance.

Do I need a business idea to apply?

No, it's not required. The first phase of the program is dedicated to helping you research and validate an innovative idea using our AI-powered methodology.

What is the time commitment?

Expect to commit 8-10 hours per week. This includes the weekly session, coursework, and practical work on building your business.

Do I need technical or coding skills?

Not at all. The program is built around using no-code and low-code AI tools, making it accessible to founders from all backgrounds.

Ready to Build Your Future in the UK?

Spots in the Autumn 2025 cohort are limited to ensure personalised mentorship. If you are serious about launching your founder journey, apply today.

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The Innovator's Launchpad is a business mentorship program. It is not an endorsing body and does not provide immigration or legal advice.