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Work, Live, Thrive in the UK
Supporting global talent to work live and thrive in UK tech through our various support services
Enabling the best global tech talent to work in the UK tech sector
Gain access to a global talent alumni network to support your journey
Celebrating 10 years of global talent in UK tech
WORK, LIVE, THRIVE IN THE UK
We’re dedicated to empowering talented individuals from around the world to find opportunities to work, live, and thrive in the vibrant UK tech scene – one of the largest tech ecosystems in the world!
Our mission is to support exceptional global talent and enable them to flourish in the UK tech sector. We believe that talent is not confined within borders and that diversity and global collaboration are crucial for innovation and progress.
Nurturing an international talent pool and facilitating quality international applications to the Global Tech Talent Visa
Our goal is to offer exceptional support services, ensuring a seamless transition to the UK for each individual.
We are committed to building a network of engaged top talent with opportunities to network with peers and business leaders.
We are at the forefront of discussions around skilled immigration and tech talent. Our thought leadership aims to drive change and inform decision-making in these areas.
Dreaming of making an impact in the UK tech scene? Look no further. Our Global Talent Visa Programme is specially designed to empower exceptional tech professionals to bring expertise and innovative thinking to the forefront of the UK’s tech sector. Find out more here
Through our Thrive Springboard Services we offer crucial support to both prospective applicants and those awarded the Visa through our Global Talent Alumni Community Network. Find out more here
Tech Nation has endorsed 5,249 skilled global professionals in the past 10 years from more than 10,000 applications via the Global Talent Visa. In celebration we’re launching the 10 Years Of Global Talent In UK Tech report packed with the latest international talent trends, alumni case studies and inspirational stories plus much more. Read the report here
Please note, applicants are not required to instruct a professional adviser in order to apply for Tech Nation’s endorsement or the Global Talent Visa. Applicants have a choice of adviser. The provision of immigration advice is professionally regulated, you should check that your adviser is listed with a regulatory body such as the OISC or Law Society. You may find a list of regulatory bodies here:
Regulatory bodies for immigration advice
Tech Nation has a partnership with the law firm Fragomen in order to assist applicants with their search for a legal adviser. Tech Nation does not consider an applicant’s choice of legal adviser and it has no bearing on how applications are processed.
Fragomen is a leading law firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. The firm has over 5,500 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. A member of the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, Fragomen offers immigration support in more than 170 countries.
If you are a Global Talent Applicant or Alumnus seeking paid legal representation for your global talent visa application or paid legal representation on other immigration matters, click below:
Throughout my professional life, I have always been passionate about tech and so, in 2019 when the opportunity came to blend my skills with my love of early-stage tech, I co-founded Blue Lake. I’ve not looked back since and, thanks to the Global Talent Visa, I don’t have to!” Lyubov Guk Founding Partner, Blue Lake VC (Ukraine)
Throughout my professional life, I have always been passionate about tech and so, in 2019 when the opportunity came to blend my skills with my love of early-stage tech, I co-founded Blue Lake. I’ve not looked back since and, thanks to the Global Talent Visa, I don’t have to!”
Founding Partner, Blue Lake VC (Ukraine)
“As an early-stage business the opportunity to meet like minded people, engage with those who have been there and done it before and seek guidance and help from individuals within our potential partner organisations was too good to miss.” Anita Koimur Co-Founder at Live Flow, Ex-Revolut (USA)
“As an early-stage business the opportunity to meet like minded people, engage with those who have been there and done it before and seek guidance and help from individuals within our potential partner organisations was too good to miss.”
Co-Founder at Live Flow, Ex-Revolut (USA)
I lead global tech partnerships at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), a non-profit providing governments with advisory, policy, and delivery via tech for good. Prior to my tech career, I was working in international politics and human rights law,”. Cansu Deniz Bayraki, Director of Tech Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (Turkey) Cansu Deniz Bayraki Director of Tech Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (Turkey)
I lead global tech partnerships at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), a non-profit providing governments with advisory, policy, and delivery via tech for good. Prior to my tech career, I was working in international politics and human rights law,”. Cansu Deniz Bayraki, Director of Tech Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (Turkey)
Director of Tech Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (Turkey)
I am an entrepreneurial senior executive with over 20 years of success in commercialising transformative technologies, accelerating revenue growth, and building/rebuilding great teams. Udi Nachmany VP at Snyk (Israel)
I am an entrepreneurial senior executive with over 20 years of success in commercialising transformative technologies, accelerating revenue growth, and building/rebuilding great teams.
VP at Snyk (Israel)
“I’m passionate about technology and how it can be used to solve difficult problems and improve lives – particularly in education and health care. I hope to scale Unibuddy so that we help over 10 million students around the world (we’ve helped over 1 million today).” Kimeshan Naidoo, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer, UniBuddy (South Africa)
“I’m passionate about technology and how it can be used to solve difficult problems and improve lives – particularly in education and health care. I hope to scale Unibuddy so that we help over 10 million students around the world (we’ve helped over 1 million today).”
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer, UniBuddy (South Africa)
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