Innovator International are proud to announce two key partnerships. This week, we finalised arrangements with global organisations that will bring significant benefits to our members.
HSBC help millions of customers look after their day-to-day finances and manage, protect and help them aim to grow their wealth. The HSBC Group serve around 38 million customers globally, ranging from retail customers to ultra-high net worth individuals and their families. Whether customers are living, studying or investing abroad, HSBC’s international banking services help them feel at home wherever they are.
Cashflow is the blood within any organisation - which is why we have also developed a formal partnership with our friends at Sales Geek, who have expanded internationally over the last few years. Sales Geek will provide sales training and support to help you develop your commercial proposition and the skills to turn your ideas into invoices. Their international presence also helps open doors for your export sales - an essential component towards ILR.
Over the next week, both HSBC and Sales Geek’s offerings will be added to our supplier network. We look forward to working with our colleagues in these organisations to jointly boost your business growth.
Event Recap: Preparing for your next Visa
Yesterday, we ran a webinar discussing how to prepare for your next Innovator Founder Visa. The conclusion was simple - if you focus on building the innovative, scalable UK business you promised – with the right support and business discipline – the endorsement and visa outcomes are far more likely to follow naturally.
Read the summary and watch the full webinar here:
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Come to our Online Xmas Catch Up!
In two weeks on Wednesday 17th December we have our "Xmas Review webinar" which will include a review of the key activities from 2025 including Innovator International's key performance statistics. The directors and management team will also discuss what they expect from 2026 both from the Visa route and business opportunities.
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From Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis to a Youth Sports Revolution
At 6 ft 9 and size 15 shoe, Will Wise is impossible to miss but it’s not his height or presence turning heads. After receiving a stage-four cancer diagnosis, Will chose not to step back, but to stand up. He founded CancerBae — a bold new movement using youth sport to rewrite the narrative around cancer, inclusion and hope.
The headline tournament, the CancerBae Classic, isn’t just another under-12 basketball competition. With girls’ teams, wheelchair divisions, and a strong commitment to inclusion, it’s designed to fill a major gap in UK youth sport, all while embedding open shame-free conversations about cancer into the heart of the event.
Want to see how sport and survival can come together to build something powerful? Read the full story here:
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We'd love to spotlight your entrepreneurial journey - if you're part of our Innovator community and have a story to share, get in touch with us to be featured
Ziyad Buainain Wins Prestigious Fashion Trust Arabia Award!
We're absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news from our community this week - Innovator International entrepreneur Ziyad Buainain has won the Evening Wear Prize at the 2025 Fashion Trust Arabia Awards in Qatar!
In Ziyad's own words: "It was such a surreal experience and I'm so grateful for everything that has happened."
And what makes this achievement even more remarkable? The winners were selected by a judging panel that included some of the biggest names in international fashion: Christian Louboutin, Giambattista Valli, Amina Muaddi, Duran Lantink (creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier), and Zuhair Murad. The award itself was presented to Ziyad by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Queen Latifah - talk about a moment to remember!
This is exactly the kind of success story that makes us proud to support innovative entrepreneurs like Ziyad. From building a business in the UK to standing on an international stage receiving recognition from fashion royalty - what an incredible journey.
Congratulations, Ziyad! We can't wait to see where this takes you next. 🎉
Find out more here
Coming Tomorrow: The Real Guide to British Christmas Markets 🎄
Christmas markets have become a major part of UK winter culture, but they can be overwhelming if you're new to them. Tomorrow, we're publishing a practical guide to help you navigate them.
You'll learn which markets are worth visiting, how to identify genuine artisan products versus mass-produced items, and when to go to avoid the biggest crowds. We'll also cover the social etiquette that locals follow and share practical tips on budgeting and making the most of your visit.
Whether you're looking for authentic gifts, want to experience British festive traditions, or plan to take clients and colleagues for informal networking, this guide gives you everything you need to know.
Check Pulse for the whole article this Friday!
