It's been a busy week here, in the best possible way. Our live Q&A yesterday morning was packed with brilliant questions, we've published a new guide for anyone who has just landed in the UK, and behind the scenes there is a lot going on that we can't wait to tell you about.

Our Q&A was a busy one

Thank you to everyone who joined us live yesterday. The questions were thoughtful, practical and, as always, a good mix of the very specific and the very relatable. We heard from founders thinking about how plans change once real life gets involved, how to keep a proper evidence trail from day one, and what to do when you're pre-revenue and wondering what endorsers actually want to see.

If something you asked (or something you were too shy to ask) is still on your mind, you're in good company. We're turning the themes from today's chat into articles over the coming weeks, so keep an eye on Innovator Pulse. And a reminder that the Open Q&A sessions aren't recorded, so live really is the best way to catch them.

What's on your mind? Join our next Innovator Founder Q&A:

Innovator Founder Visa Open Q&A || Wednesday 4 November @ 10am
Date: Wednesday 4th November Time: 10:00 – 11:00 (UK Time) Subject: Open Q&A Session Attendees: Open to all registered members, registration required via Zoom. This session will not be recorded. Our regular monthly open webinar is back — no slides, no agenda, no topic decided in advance. Just bring
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Just arrived? Registering your company without UK ID
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Here's one that catches out a lot of new arrivals. You go to register your company, and the identity check assumes you already hold something British: a UK driving licence, a biometric residence permit, or a passport with a chip the app can read. If you don't, it can feel like a wall in your first few weeks.

The good news is that there are two clear routes through it. You can verify in person at a Post Office branch, or use an Authorised Corporate Service Provider to do the checks for you. Our latest article walks through both, plus a quick gut check to do before you start.

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If you’ve just arrived in the UK to build your business, there’s a good chance you’ve already hit this wall. You go to register your company, and the process asks you to prove who you are. Simple enough, except the easiest routes all assume you already have
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Big things happening behind the scenes
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We don't want to give too much away yet, but there are lots of exciting business changes taking shape behind the scenes, and the team has been working hard on them. We'll share more as soon as we can.

What we can say is that we've been busy planning more events, including in-person ones. Next year is going to be our busiest year yet for in-person events, thanks to our ongoing collaboration with Venture Cafe. We're so excited about what this means for the community, and we can't wait to meet more of you face to face!

What's coming up over the next few weeks

We have some great sessions lined up this month.

On Wednesday 14 October at 10:30am, Thinking about the Innovator Founder Visa? What you need to know is the one to share with anyone who's still weighing things up.

Thinking about the Innovator Founder Visa? What you need to know || Wednesday 14 October @ 10:30am
Date: Wednesday 14th October Time: 10:30 – 11:30am (UK Time) Subject: Thinking about the Innovator Founder Visa? What you need to know Attendees: Open to all registered members, registration required via Zoom. This session will not be recorded. Are you interested in opening a business in the UK or
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On Thursday 15 October at 10am, our Welcome Session for Entrepreneurs is a friendly way for new and newly endorsed founders to meet the team and find their feet. This one is booked through the link in your welcome email or welcome pack.

Welcome Session for Entrepreneurs || Thursday 15 October @ 10am
Date: Thursday 15th October Time: 10:00 - 10:45am (UK Time) Attendees: Welcome session for entrepreneurs who have received their endorsements Join our welcome call, a friendly and informative session designed to help you settle in, connect, and make the most of your new community. During this session, you’ll
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On Wednesday 21 October at 10am, Answering All Your Financial Questions gives us a whole session to dig into funding, funds structure and evidence requirements.

Answering All Your Financial Questions || Wednesday 21st October @ 10am
Date: Wednesday 21st October Time: 10:00 – 11:00 (UK Time) Subject: Answering All Your Financial Questions Attendees: Open to all registered members, registration required via Zoom. If you have joined one of our recent webinars, you will have noticed a pattern. Whatever the advertised topic, the conversation almost always
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And on Thursday 29 October at 11am, Applying For Your Next Endorsement (ILR or Same Business) runs again for current visa holders getting close to the end of their visa period. This one is also booked through your welcome email or welcome pack.

Applying For Your Next Endorsement (ILR or Same Business) || Thursday 29 October @ 11am
Date: Thursday 29th October Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm (UK Time) Attendees: Applying For Your Next Endorsement (ILR or Same Business) This sessions is open to current visa holders only, registration required via Zoom. Our applying for your next endorsement sessions are a MUST attend for anyone who is in
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Full details for every session are on our upcoming events page, and we'll add more as they're confirmed.

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That's all folks, see you next week!