Business and Partnerships - University of Kent Jump to content University of Kent Business Services BUSINESS SERVICES Your business gateway to the University of Kent Enquire Brochure Kent and Medway Business Summit returns on Thursday 17 September Tickets will be available soon but in the meantime, you can register your interest in attending or sponsoring the event to be among the first to receive updates. We would also value your views on what big opportunities and challenges the Summit should address this year. Help shape the event by completing this short two-question survey. No matter how far you've come We can help you go further. Whether you're looking to grow your skills, network, reputation or business, our University at the heart of Kent and Medway's community is the place to start. Connect with us at one of our upcoming events, or use the links below to explore how you can benefit from working with us. Talent and recruitment CPD and corporate training Professional degrees Apprenticeships Research and innovation Facilities and venue hire Community engagement Corporate sponsorship Something else... Category: Student stories Event date: 3 June Gulbenkian Business Networking Location: Canterbury More information Event date: 17 September Kent and Medway Business Summit 2026 Location: Canterbury Explore more business events Why Kent? Over 150 conference and event spaces Ranging from 500 seat lecture halls and performance spaces to break-out/meeting rooms, with dedicated support. World-class research portfolio In the latest Research Excellence Framework, the majority of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Targeting net zero by 2040 We're ranked top 30 in the People and Planet University League, embedding the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into everything we do. Patrons of the Chamber We represent the higher education sector as one of 12 Patrons working in partnership with the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce. 100% funding success rate for KTPs We're experts in helping businesses secure funding through Innovate UK's flagship Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme. Approved public sector training provider We are the only academic supplier to be awarded on Kent County Council's framework agreement. Over 150 conference and event spaces Ranging from 500 seat lecture halls and performance spaces to break-out/meeting rooms, with dedicated support. World-class research portfolio In the latest Research Excellence Framework, the majority of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Targeting net zero by 2040 We're ranked top 30 in the People and Planet University League, embedding the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into everything we do. Patrons of the Chamber We represent the higher education sector as one of 12 Patrons working in partnership with the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce. 100% funding success rate for KTPs We're experts in helping businesses secure funding through Innovate UK's flagship Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme. Approved public sector training provider We are the only academic supplier to be awarded on Kent County Council's framework agreement. innovate with a Knowledge Transfer Partnership I really feel this is just the beginning, it’s quite exciting that we’ve basically pushed the boat out into a vast ocean of exciting new ideas and possibilities. Dr Ross Dyer Smith, GP Partner at the Hurley Group Working in partnership Still seeking answers? Contact our team Our Cross University Business Engagement group are here to help you, so tell us what you need and we'll support you as far as we can. Enquire More news and events for our business newsletter. Follow us on LinkedIn. Read Kent's business news. Attend a business event.