Knowledge transfer partnerships for business

• Acces qualified experts to lead strategic projects and help take your organisation forward.
• Embed expertise, expand capability and foster a culture of innovation
• Increase revenue/profits through access to new markets, new product development, increased productivity and better processes.
• Develop innovative solutions to help your organisation grow.
• Increase your competitive advantage and profitability.
• Improve your performance/business operations.

Businesses typically achieve significantly increased growth in turnover and profitability as well as creating new jobs.

Eligible project costs depend on many factors including project duration, the nature and location of the work etc. The figures indicated give an idea of how much companies need to contribute.

Examples of KTP projects include:

• Developing new technologies, digital platforms and mobile applications across many sectors
• Improving customer experience and increasing sales
• Embedding knowledge in marketing, branding and product design
• Researching materials and concept testing
• Developing quality assurance frameworks and systems
• Developing and embedding in-house skills and expertise.

A dedicated member of UCA's Innovation Team will work with you throughout the application process and for the lifetime of the project, alongside a KTP Advisor from Innovate UK. The process follows these steps:

• Check the feasibility of your idea 
• Scope out and cost the project
• Find an academic partner
• Complete an online application form.
• Consideration of proposals.
• Issue of a grant offer letter.
• Recruitment of a suitably qualified graduate to work on the project, based at your company (known as an associate).
• KTP begins.

The KTP associate is employed by the University on behalf of your company, so you do not have an extra person on your payroll. The budget also includes allowances for travel, expenses and equipment, all subsidised by the grant.