Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 2
UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £10 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £10 million
- Deadline
- 24 Jun 2026 · 13 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
Plain English summary
This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme allows UK businesses to partner with academic institutions or research organisations to deliver specific, strategic innovation projects. Businesses will gain new skills and academic insights to drive innovation and growth. The program focuses on supporting innovative businesses with high growth potential.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £10 million
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Each KTP is a partnership between a UK registered business and a UK registered knowledge base (higher education institution, further education institution, research and technology organisation or Catapult).
- The knowledge base acts as the lead applicant.
- Businesses must have two or more full-time equivalent employees and demonstrate high growth potential.
- Projects must be between 12 and 36 months.
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