Entrepreneurs and the UK

Do you have an exciting idea that you think one day might create a successful business? Is your ambition to start up your own company? The UK government is creating one of the best environments for start-up businesses by providing a significant support package, including funding. At UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), we support entrepreneurs’ ambitions and our experts and specialist networks are ready to help you achieve your ambitions from the UK.

Whatever your business idea or start-up stage, we can help you with:

• Practical support to assist you in navigating the UK market

• Advice on the right location for your business

• Support to help your businesses grow and flourish in international markets

• Making connections with senior level business contacts and established mentors

• Information about visa applications

• Learn more about sector specific ecosystems in the UK

We’ll help you and your business go global from a UK base.

Are you an early stage entrepreneur/business?

Find out how our Global Entrepreneur Programme can help you.

Are you a graduate, or about to graduate soon and want to explore setting up your own business?

Find out about the Entrepreneur Festival that we’re organising to bring global talent to Britain and grab yourself an exclusive place.

We are looking for bright, talented people from all over the world. With the UK as one of the best places in the world to become an entrepreneur, we have developed a global graduate entrepreneurs’ programme, to help you benefit from our support and set up a business in the UK.

Whether you have followed BA/Bsc level, Master or Research degree programmes, UKTI is committed to supporting global graduate talent by helping you grow your business idea in the UK.