The government has revealed 10 international graduate entrepreneurs who it has tempted to the UK to build their businesses.

Under the Sirius Programme, ministers hope to entice new companies from abroad that will grow, create wealth and employ people across the UK.

In its first year, the scheme has attracted applications from 1,500 entrepreneurs in nearly 100 countries. So far, 27 entrepreneurs have been accepted, hailing from places as far-flung as Brazil, India, China and Jamaica.

Ideas from the latest round include:

• a wearable Oyster card-style wallet that can be used to pay for anything

• an online tool for booking meeting rooms, work spaces and event venues

• a photography marketplace that enables image buyers to set any brief and have bespoke images delivered by photographers from anywhere in the world

“Ensuring that the UK becomes the country of choice for talented graduates to start and grow their businesses will help economic growth, boost productivity and create jobs,” said trade and investment minister Lord Livingston.