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Global Entrepreneur Programme

The GEP is a free UK Government programme that assigns you a Dealmaker to help your company go global and scale from the UK. Entry is by application.

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ABOUT What you get

GEP is a free programme of the UK Government whereby you are assigned a Dealmaker to help your company go global and scale. The Programme is by application only.

The benefit is an experienced Dealmaker to assist your global journey, and the Government's help in navigating scaling in the UK and globally, eventually as a British company.

You do not have to close operations elsewhere, but we expect a base in the UK which creates jobs over three years, and a company with global ambitions, including becoming a unicorn.

If this is not you, there are many other programmes and resources at business.gov.uk and GOV.UK that may be more relevant.

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CRITERIA What we look for

  1. Deep tech

    A deep tech company, preferably with patented IP. AI, quantum, cyber and fintech all fit the bill.

  2. Scaled

    Already scaled in its home country, meeting most of the criteria below, including revenue traction and/or investment history.

  3. UK HQ

    Not yet in the UK, but willing and able to set up a UK company in the near future.

  4. Founder

    The founder or co-founder must be willing and able to relocate to the UK. Whether or not you need a visa, we use the same high bar: are they innovators?

01 · REVENUE TRACTION
  • Annual revenue typically between $250k and $1 million in the past 12 months, capturing strong early-stage performers poised for rapid growth
  • A minimum of 30% year-on-year revenue growth, or evidence of accelerating monthly recurring revenue
02 · INVESTMENT AND FUNDING HISTORY
  • Typically $500k+ raised in seed or Series A rounds from reputable angels, VCs or institutional funds
  • Partnerships, joint ventures or strategic collaborations with established corporates, government entities or accelerators that show strong market validation
03 · MARKET TRACTION AND CUSTOMERS
  • At least 5 to 10 enterprise customers, including 1 to 2 major corporate or government accounts with significant recurring revenue
  • Customer retention ideally above 75%, reflecting product-market fit
04 · TEAM AND LEADERSHIP
  • Senior management with relevant industry experience, previous entrepreneurial success or demonstrable market expertise
  • Typically 5+ employees or full-time equivalents
05 · TECHNOLOGICAL OR BUSINESS INNOVATION
  • Patents, proprietary technology, unique IP or an innovative business model with clear differentiation
  • Innovation awards, industry recognition or significant media coverage
06 · RAPID GROWTH AND JOB CREATION
  • A clear, realistic path to annual revenue above $5 million within 3 years
  • A realistic plan to create at least 10 to 20 UK jobs within 36 months of setting up
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APPLY Next steps

APPLICATION FORMS · 2025–26

More resources on the GEP and growing your UK business are in the shared GEP folder.

GET IN TOUCH

If you reached this page, you will have done so through one of the Dealmakers and will already have their details.

Get in touch with your potential Dealmaker only if you have not already approached another Dealmaker: only one per company is allowed, but you can choose which one you want if they are available.

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