Why Join Us
Your Degree Is Just the Beginning. Build Your Future Here.
You're studying at a UK university. You've invested serious money and effort to be here. But a degree alone won't define your career. The connections you make and the decisions you take in the next 12 to 24 months will.
£1.2T+
UK tech sector value
18,500+
Startups in the world's second largest ecosystem
1000+
Community members
AI Hub
Home to world-leading AI research centres
1000+
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You're in the right place at the right time. The UK tech ecosystem is stronger than ever.
The good news? You're in the right place at the right time. The UK tech sector is booming, the government is actively creating pathways for international graduates to build careers and businesses here, and the Indian tech founders community in the UK is stronger than ever.
Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Business, Engineering. Whatever you're studying, the UK is giving you access to a world-class education and one of the most exciting tech ecosystems on the planet.
The Reality
The Challenges You're Facing
The post-study timeline moves fast
The Graduate visa currently gives you two years to find your footing after completing your studies (reducing to 18 months from January 2027 for new applicants). That's a solid window, but it goes quickly when you're figuring out your direction.
The graduate job market is competitive
Thousands of talented students are going after top roles. Standing out requires more than a strong CV. It takes connections, visibility, and a clear understanding of what UK employers and startups are actually looking for.
Entrepreneurship is now a genuine option
You can't start a business on a Student visa. But since November 2025, students who've completed their course can switch directly to the Innovator Founder visa without leaving the UK. The UK government is actively encouraging graduate entrepreneurship. This is a real and exciting pathway, but most students haven't heard about it yet.
University career services are helpful but limited
They can assist with your CV and interview prep, but connecting with real founders, investors, and startup opportunities typically happens outside the university.
Your strongest asset right now is time
The smartest thing you can do with it is build your network. The relationships you form now with founders, professionals, and investors will pay dividends long after your exams are over.
What You Get
What You Get With The Tech Founders
A network before you need one
Join while you're still studying. Build relationships with founders, professionals, and investors in the Indian tech founders community. When you graduate, you'll already have people in your corner.
Startup education your university doesn't teach
Practical content on building a tech company in the UK. Visa pathways, registration costs, hiring, compliance. The things that actually matter when you're turning an idea into a real business.
Visibility into what's possible
Stories of young founders raising millions, AI startups getting acquired, and Indian-origin entrepreneurs building serious companies across the UK. Seeing people who share your background succeed is the most powerful motivation there is.
A clear pathway to entrepreneurship
If you're considering the Innovator Founder visa, gain access to information on the endorsement process, connections with endorsing bodies, and insights from founders who've gone from student to entrepreneur.
Job opportunities you won't find on job boards
Many startups in the community are actively hiring. Instead of competing with thousands of applicants on LinkedIn, get direct access to founders who value hunger and talent.
Let's Connect & Grow Together
The Tech Founders is where you walk through the right doors. Start building before you graduate.
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