Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
A KTP is a three-way partnership between a UK-based business, a UK-registered knowledge base (university, college, RTO, or Catapult), and a suitably qualified graduate.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
Plain English summary
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) help UK businesses innovate and grow by connecting them with academic expertise and a skilled graduate. This partnership helps your business solve specific challenges and improve processes, making you more competitive and productive. Innovate UK provides funding and support to facilitate these collaborations.
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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
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.
- UK-based businesses, UK-registered knowledge bases (universities, colleges, RTOs, or Catapults), and suitably qualified graduates.
Official source
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