Oct 28, 1:00 – 4:30 PM (UTC)
ONE Tech Hub, Schoolhill, Aberdeen City, AB10 1JQ
Discover how the UK's Global Talent and Innovator Founder visa routes can accelerate your career or startup. Join representatives from Tech Nation and Envestors for practical insights into endorsements, eligibility, and building in the UK's innovation ecosystem. Ideal for students, researchers, founders, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals looking to innovate and grow in the UK.
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Global Talent & Innovator Founder Visas 101
An exclusive Startup Grind Aberdeen event featuring Fernanda Heurta, Global Talent Visa Programme Lead at Tech Nation, Scott Haughton from Envestors, and past recipients of the UK Global Talent Visa.
The UK is one of the world's leading destinations for innovation, entrepreneurship, research and technology. But how do exceptional professionals, researchers, founders and innovators successfully build their careers and companies here?
Join us for Global Talent & Innovator Founder 101, an interactive session designed to demystify two important UK immigration pathways for ambitious individuals: the Global Talent Visa and the Innovator Founder Visa.
Hear directly from Fernanda Huerta, Global Talent Visa Programme Lead at Tech Nation, and Scott Haughton from Envestors, alongside people who have successfully navigated the Global Talent Visa process themselves.
This event will go beyond the application process. Our speakers will share practical insights into what these routes are, who they are designed for, what assessors look for, common misconceptions and mistakes, and how applicants can position themselves for success.
Most importantly, past Global Talent and Innovator Founder Visa recipients will share their own experiences and what motivated them to apply, how they approached the process, challenges they encountered and what the visa has enabled them to do in the UK.
What you'll learn
Understanding the Global Talent Visa and who it is designed for
Understanding the Innovator Founder Visa and its role in supporting entrepreneurial ventures
How the endorsement process works
What makes a strong application
What assessors look for and common misconceptions
Common mistakes applicants make and how to avoid them
How founders can position innovative businesses for endorsement and growth
Real experiences from past Global Talent Visa recipients
Opportunities within the UK's innovation, research and startup ecosystem
Who should attend?
University students and recent graduates
Researchers and academics
Startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs
Technology professionals
Innovators and entrepreneurs looking to build or scale in the UK
Professionals considering the Global Talent route
Anyone interested in the UK's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
Whether you're considering your next career move, building a startup, pursuing research, or exploring how to establish yourself in the UK, this session will give you practical knowledge, real-world perspectives and valuable connections to help you take your next step with confidence.
Date: October 28, 2026.
Time: 1pm to 4:30pm
Venue: ONE Tech Hub Aberdeen
This event is powered by University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University, Tech Nation, Envestors and ONE Tech Hub
Tech Nation
Global Talent Visa Programme Lead
Envestors
Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer & Director,
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (UTC)
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