# UK expands Global Talent visa to more than 100 research companies 2026-08-07T00:50:46+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The UK has expanded its Global Talent visa programme to let more than 100 research-intensive companies support eligible international scientists, engineers and researchers. The change, announced on August 6, extends a route previously focused largely on universities and publicly funded research institutions. Applicants must work on qualifying funded projects, with the scheme covering fields including artificial intelligence, clean energy, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and quantum technology. Companies such as AstraZeneca and Jaguar Land Rover are among those eligible. The UK government says the move will help attract scientific talent, speed research and increase private-sector investment. For Indian researchers, the visa may offer greater flexibility than employer-sponsored routes, including the ability to change employers or roles without fresh sponsorship in many cases. ## Coverage - businesstoday.in Tags: Global Talent visa, Indian researchers, innovation, research, UK visa Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/uk-expands-global-talent-visa-to-more-than-100-research-companies/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/uk-expands-global-talent-visa-to-more-than-100-research-companies/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.