Build your competitive edge
Access expertise and innovation

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) support UK businesses wanting to improve their competitiveness, productivity and performance, by accessing the knowledge and expertise available within UK Universities and Colleges.

KTP is a three way collaboration between the company, the college and a recent graduate (associate) working on an innovative project that is strategic to the growth of the organisation. Projects can last between 1 and 3 years.

Why Join KTP

• Partner with academic experts and a skilled graduate.
• Access funding for full-time innovation support.
• Achieve results with a 12 - 36 month strategic project.
  
  How Business Benefit from KTP
• 65% introduced new processes; 70% improved existing offerings.
• 57% launched new products or services.
• 83% saw or expected growth in productivity, profit, jobs or turnover.
• £1 invested delivers £4.20 - £5.50 in economic return.