Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
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Providing resources and expertise to thriving organisations wishing to innovate, expand or improve their performance.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships-KTP-is a programme designed to help companies improve their competitiveness through the use of knowledge, technology and skills in Universities. Part funded by the Government KTP projects involve the forming of a partnership with a University so you can gain access to skills and expertise to help your company develop.
The Partnership includes one or more high calibre graduates, known as KTP Associates. R & D projects can be at Masters or Post Doctural level. Associates are employed to work on company premises and carry out the project work that is central to the company's strategic needs. The Associate is jointly supervised by company staff and an academic supervisor at the University. |
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The KTP Mission is to:
To strengthen the competitiveness, wealth creation and economic performance of the UK by the enhancement of knowledge and skills and the stimulation of innovation through collaborative projects between business and the knowledge base. |
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KTP Projects are:
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with a business partner
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Funded R & D projects based at a company [or has company status]
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Income is derived from a grant and company payments
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The activity and income are counted in the RAE
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You will supervise a graduate [the KTP Associate] recruited to carry out project work
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Projects can be at Masters or post doc levels
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KTP Associates can register for an MPhil by research or PhD
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Conference papers and journal articles result from applied research
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Full proposal writing and project support from RSDO
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Year round, two-stage application process
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By participating in a KTP project you can:
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Develop new markets and commercial development
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Reduce the risk of investing in R & D projects
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Product design and new product development
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Develop innovative solutions to help your business grow
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Manufacturing
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Gain competitive advantage
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Technical innovation
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Access funding and expertise not available in-house
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Business processes and systems
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Enjoy increased profits
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Research Support and Development Office