Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Become Unstoppable with a Knowledge Transfer Partnership
What is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP):
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a dynamic collaboration between a business, an academic institution (Knowledge Base) and a talented graduate or post-graduate (KTP Associate). Funded by Innovate UK, KTPs help solve real-world business challenges by applying academic expertise, research and advanced technologies to support innovation, growth and competitiveness.
Benefits for Your Business:
- Long-Term Collaboration: Build lasting partnerships with academic institutions for ongoing innovation.
- Access Expertise: Tap into cutting-edge academic knowledge and research capabilities.
- Boost R&D: Accelerate your innovation projects and increase competitiveness.
- University Facilities: Use specialist labs, tools, and infrastructure to develop your ideas.
Key Features of KTPs
- Collaborative Model: A strategic partnership between your business, the university, and a KTP Associate.
- Subsidised Funding: SMEs: 67% funding from Innovate UK | Large Companies: Up to 50% funding | Charities: Up to 75% funding.
- Typical Project Cost: Around £85,000–£100,000 per year, with significant funding support.
Become unstoppable
How to Launch Your KTP Project
We provide end-to-end support through every phase of the process:
- Step 1: Project Scoping: Meet with the NERIC Team to discuss your business challenge. Complete a Fact-Find Form outlining your project’s goals and potential benefits.
- Step 2: Full Proposal: Work with our Knowledge Transfer Team to create your full proposal, including a detailed work plan and deliverables.
- Step 3: Meet Your Innovate UK Adviser: Review your project with a dedicated regional adviser from Innovate UK.
- Step 4: Submit Your Proposal: Our team handles all submission logistics on your behalf.
- Step 5: Project Costings: Receive full support with budgeting; most SMEs pay just 33% of the total project cost.
- Step 6: Review & Decision: Innovate UK reviews your proposal and responds within 8–12 weeks.
- Step 7: Project Launch: Once approved, we assist with recruitment, legal contracts, and project management.
Ready to get started?
Contact the NERIC Team to explore how a KTP could help your business grow.