Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 3
UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults, working with businesses, can apply for a share of up to £12.5m to fund innovation projects.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £12.5m total fund
- Deadline
- 14 Oct 2026 · 16 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) offers up to £12.5 million for innovation projects, enabling UK businesses to partner with academic institutions or research organizations. The program helps businesses integrate new skills and academic insights to drive strategic innovation. Projects should align with Industrial Strategy sectors like Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Creative Industries, Defence, Digital & Technologies, and Life Sciences.
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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 £12.5m total fund
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 knowledge base (lead applicant) and a UK registered business with 2+ FTE employees and high growth potential.
- Businesses must financially support their contribution and host the associate.
- Projects must align with Industrial Strategy sectors or exploit novel research areas and be supported by an Innovate UK appointed Knowledge Transfer Adviser.
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