Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
What are Knowledge Transfer Partnerships?
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) consist of a unique three-way collaboration between a business, a university and a graduate (known as the associate). The KTP scheme is a UK-wide programme helping businesses to improve competitiveness and productivity.
There are two types of KTP:
- Classic KTPs focus on expanding the capabilities of a business’s products and services, often using cutting edge technologies. They allow you to embed expertise and generate new knowledge.
- Management KTPs are people-focused, designed to foster culture change, enable transformational improvements - applying a broad range of management practices and processes to create robust businesses.
A KTP is a cost-effective way to access academic expertise and recruit a highly skilled graduate.
What you can expect
- A project length of between one and three years
- Up to 67% funded and 33% company contribution
- Weekly access to academic expertise
- Graduate placed within your business to fully embed knowledge
About the KTP team
Watch this one minute video to find out how we bring together academics, graduates, and businesses on strategic projects.
Supporting your project
Our KTP team brings together academics, graduates, and businesses on strategic projects. They are there to provide expert and professional support for submitting the project. They will support your project through application right through to the end of the project. This includes the recruitment, financial administration and support at the project quarterly management meetings which takes place between all the partners of the project.
From the initial first contact, we are there to provide support and guidance including the formation of the project team, where we will find suitable partners, support the work plan, and the writing and submission of the KTP application.
We have a strong track record where we have supported over 100 projects in 24 years. Our experienced Knowledge Exchange team will support throughout the process of the submission of the project.
Benefits
Benefits for businesses
- Embedding expertise, develop new knowledge
- Creating Intellectual Property
- Gaining cost-effective access to the University's knowledge base and resources
- Increasing revenue through access to new markets and new product development
- Improving profits, increased productivity
- Improving processes to the business
- Access to an experienced Knowledge Transfer Adviser and access to the Knowledge Transfer Network throughout the project
Benefits for academics
- Solving real-world business problems
- Influencing development within the UK industry
- Developing impact case studies
- Developing publications and conference papers
- Implementing research in a business setting
Benefits for associates
- Earning a competitive salary
- Applying developing knowledge and skills
- Securing employment
- Annual training and development budget
- Being supported through an academic supervisor and the company supervisor
"There has always been this disparity between academics and the business world as they both have unique ways of doing things so having the opportunity to bridge that gap in a partnership is a wonderful opportunity only KTP can give. The business world is now coming to terms with growth and development academics offer and if properly harnessed, businesses can see the benefits in their annual turnovers."
Mayowa Olanrewaju a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate for Harris Evolution Ltd acknowledges the benefits of a KTP.
Our case studies
Take a look at our Research, Business and Innovation (RBI) blog to find out more about our case studies.
Research, Business and Innovation (RBI) blog
Keep up-to-date with all our innovative research via our blog.
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The 13th Letters in Applied Microbiology Early Career Scientist Research Symposium was held at UWE Bristol in May. The symposium offers emerging microbiologists a unique platform to present their research, connect with colleagues, and gain insights from experienced professionals in the field. Two of our PhD students, Harsh Modha and Alex Cooper, were selected to … Continue reading "Letters in Applied Microbiology Early Career Scientist Research Symposium"
Letters in Applied Microbiology Early Career Scientist Research Symposium
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In this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) spotlight, Rasheed Lawal shares his experiences as our KTP associate for our African Agricultural KTP (AAKTP) with Obafemi Awolowo University and Taro Agric Farm. An AAKTP is a four-way collaboration between a university in the UK, a university in Nigeria, a business and a recent graduate, known as the … Continue reading "Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Spotlight: Rasheed Lawal"
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Spotlight: Rasheed Lawal
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UWE Bristol and Milbotix Ltd announce new Regional Innovation Fund project
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The JOY Trail project presents Rye Lane: A special screening and panel discussion
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UWE Bristol academic amongst 30 research scientists selected for The Royal Society Pairing Scheme
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Fully funded doctoral studentships in the creative and digital technologies sectors
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UWE Bristol Professor appointed to the RMA Reducing Serious Harm Board
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Would you like help evaluating impact?
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If your business has a strategy for growth, we can help make your ambitions a reality. Contact our Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Team at KTP@uwe.ac.uk to find out more.
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