About Us
Empowering Aspiring Founders
ECI Venture is the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of Edge Concept International, dedicated to supporting aspiring founders, graduates, skilled professionals, and international students as they transition into the Innovator Founder Visa pathway with confidence.
End-to-End Founder Support
We provide end-to-end support, covering everything from business idea development and innovation coaching to the preparation of Home Office-compliant business plans, pitch decks, and full endorsement-ready submissions. Our structured process ensures that every applicant meets the Innovation, Viability, and Scalability (IVS) criteria assessed by endorsement bodies.
Guidance at Every Stage
Whether you already have a business concept or require support in developing one from scratch, ECI Venture guides you through every stage of the journey — refining your idea, strengthening your founder profile, preparing you for endorsement interviews, and equipping you with the documentation and strategic direction required to secure endorsement successfully.
A Direct Pathway to UK Residency
This division expands ECI’s established international education portfolio by offering a direct pathway from education to entrepreneurship, and ultimately, UK residency.
Benefits We Promote to Students & Aspiring Founders
The Innovator Founder Visa Offers:
No minimum investment requirement
Fast-track route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in 3 years
Full rights to work in your own business and take on secondary employment
Access to UK markets, funding, and professional networks
Ability to bring dependants to join you
