Going Global: Start, Move, or Scale Your Startup in the UK
About this Event
The journey to global expansion requires strategy, the right network, and precise execution. Whether you are launching a new venture from scratch or relocating an established business, this exclusive session provides the exact blueprint you need to break into the UK market.
With the UK Home Office having streamlined the list of approved endorsing bodies for the UK Innovator Founder Visa to just three active business organisations , direct networking opportunity with an official representative is a rare and highly strategic advantage for any founder.
eMigr8, the global talent mobility platform presents this exclusive, high-impact session in Victoria Island, Lagos in partnership with . The session will host the team from , one of the approved endorsing bodies for the Innovator Founder visa (UK government scheme to attract entrepreneurs to expand to the UK).
What to Expect:
- Master the Transition: Learn the exact steps and requirements to successfully launch, relocate, or expand your business within the UK market.
- Navigate the Visa Process: Discover how to secure endorsement and settle in the UK via the Innovator Founder Visa route.
- Connect with Decision-Makers: Meet face-to-face with representatives from an official UK Home Office Endorsing Body.
- Pitch Your Vision: Take advantage of a live pitching opportunity to showcase your startup's potential.
- Expand Your Network: Engage directly with key players, founders, and enablers in the Nigeria–UK startup ecosystem.
- Navigate the Visa Process: Discover how to build a business case that proves your idea is innovative, viable, and scalable, enabling you to secure endorsement and settle in the UK via the Innovator Founder Visa route.
Bonus: Your Global Plan B
eMIgr8 will share the eMIgr8 Tech Visa Landscape to explore strategic immigration alternatives for those considering global mobility options across:
- UK
- USA
- Canada
- France
- Australia
- Germany
and many more pathways for highly skilled professionals
Who Should Attend?
- Founders and tech entrepreneurs looking to scale internationally.
- Business owners seeking to understand the current UK Innovator Founder Visa pathway.
- Innovators ready to pitch their ideas and build cross-border partnerships.
- Tech Professionals (Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers)
- Business Leaders and Innovators
- Academic Researchers and PhD Holders
- Entrepreneurs planning a UK expansion
- High-skilled professionals exploring other pathways to the UK (including student route)
Event Details & Attendance Options
- Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Venue: Victoria Island , Lagos
- Access: STRICTLY BY REGISTRATION AND CONFIRMATION
Are You Already Qualified for Global Opportunities? Find Out Instantly.
Get a FREE eligibility assessment using Dr. Zenith (eMigr8 Visa Architect), our AI visa architect tool. Check Your Eligibility Today: https://architect.eMigr8.ai
Looking for virtual sessions?
eMigr8, holds regular open day sessions virtually on Zoom - Find it at https://eMigr8.ai/openday
Disclaimer: This session is for educational purposes and does NOT provide immigration or legal advice.
You will be shown strategies, frameworks, and pathways that you can explore.
About eMigr8 Tech Visa
eMigr8 is the tech platform for global talent mobility, from visa-planning to long-term settlement. Countries available: UK, USA, Canada, France, Australia, Germany, and many more - https://eMigr8.ai
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Welcome - eMigr8 Platform
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:20 PM
Welcome - Lagos Startup Ecosystem
🕑: 06:20 PM - 07:00 PM
From Idea to Endorsement - Navigating the UK Innovator Founder Visa -Envestors
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:40 PM
Questions & Answers
🕑: 07:40 PM - 07:45 PM
Closing Remarks
🕑: 07:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Networking till Fade
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 190.30
