Startup & founder routes into Europe

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How a startup route case works

1. 1
   Candidate profile

   Your background, goals and the countries you are considering.

2. 2
   Country pathway exploration

   Whether a relevant founder route exists, and what it does not include.

3. 3
   Idea & founder review

   An honest look at the business idea, your role and readiness.

4. 4
   Document checklist

   Only what the chosen route actually needs.

5. 5
   Innovation assessment & materials

   Business plan, pitch deck and MVP / demo preparation.

6. 6
   Committee / authority preparation

   Where a country uses an evaluation body, we help you prepare — they decide.

7. 7
   Your own submission

   You, or an authorised provider where required, submit the official application.

8. 8
   External decision tracking

   Recorded only from your official document and date.

9. 9
   Separate visa / residence stages

   Independent applications with their own decision-makers, when relevant.

10. 10
    Post-approval business setup

    Practical setup planning after a verified decision.