Knowledge Transfer Partnerships University of Bath Open search Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is a UK wide programme which enables companies to access knowledge, skills and technology from UK Universities. Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a three-way collaboration between a company, a UK university, and a graduate, designed to realise a transformative business opportunity. For over 40 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships have been helping companies to innovate for growth by accessing the UK’s world-leading knowledge base. Partnerships can cover any important area where there is a need for additional expertise and resources, enabling dynamic organisations to improve their competitiveness, productivity and performance. Knowledge transfer is achieved by the University of Bath employing one or more graduate, or 'Associate', to work on a strategic project based at the company, varying in length from 2 to 3 years. An academic supervisor at the University, with relevant expertise to the programme, maintains close involvement with the graduate and organisation throughout. The programme aims to stimulate innovation, by providing industry based training and development of talented University graduates, including post-graduates. Around 70% of associates are offered a post with the company on a permanent basis, following project completion. Companies are eligible for a grant of up to 67% as an SME or up to 50% for a larger organisation KTPs can benefit businesses of any size and in any sector looking to address a core strategic challenge. KTPs are funded by Innovate UK who has recently introduced new Management Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (MKTPs) for improved management practice and business performance. Find out more about what KTPs involve and how you can benefit. KTPs explained from University of Bath on Vimeo KTPs can help your business with: embedding expertise, generate new knowledge, expand capability and foster a culture of innovation driving competitive advantage through accelerated innovation creating Intellectual Property gaining privileged and cost-effective access to the UK’s world-class knowledge base and resources increasing revenue through access to new markets and new product development improving profits through efficiency gains, increased productivity and better processes benefiting from a highly experienced Knowledge Transfer Adviser and access to the Knowledge Transfer Network throughout the project Watch our video on the KTP with ioMosaic, awarded 'Outstanding' by Innovate UK, for reducing and managing risk in critical safety processes. University of Bath KTP with ioMosaic from University of Bath on Vimeo The cost of a KTP project is shared by the company and Innovate UK (or other government co-funders), who contribute 50-67% of the project cost via a grant to the academic institution. The company makes a contribution for the remaining project costs, with a small-to-medium company contributing 33% and a large business 50% per annum. This cost is comparable to employing a well-qualified graduate, but includes so much more: access to the exceptional resources of the academic institution a dedicated team to deliver a strategic project expert academic input bringing a breadth and depth of knowledge to support the Associate and the project the consultancy and guidance of a highly experienced Knowledge Transfer Adviser introduces new capabilities and embeds knowledge wider support and opportunities offered by links to the Knowledge Transfer Network companies may still be eligible to claim for R&D tax credits Applications for KTPs enjoy a high chance of being successful, with around 90% of applications accepted. If you are a company or not-for-profit organisation and wish to apply you should: be UK based and of sufficient size to support the project have the financial capacity to make the required contribution to the cost of running a KTP be aware that KTPs can have a long-term legacy, measurable over five years as well as shorter term impact be able to show that your project demonstrates impact, innovation, challenge and cohesiveness New partnership with Druck set for major breakthrough in developing hydrogen powered aircraft Second University of Bath KTP with Mayden awarded 'Outstanding' University of Bath and IoMosaic secure KTP funding for Advanced Chemical Process Modelling University of Bath awarded new KTP with UK tech company Modini Success for University of Bath and Cross Manufacturing in securing a KTP University of Bath marks 200th KTP milestone at KTP@50 event Innovate UK awards University KTP with IoMosaic 'Outstanding' University of Bath KTP with Mayden showcased at European conference New partnership with Viper Innovations to develop innovative technology for subsea cable monitoring University of Bath to partner with Hydraulic System Products Ltd University of Bath KTP Associate wins Future Leader Award at national KTP Awards Two University of Bath Knowledge Transfer Partnerships reach finals of national KTP awards University of Bath to work with K2 Corporate Mobility on sustainable relocation packages University of Bath to partner with construction sector software firm Causeway on carbon calculation University of Bath works with ZeroAvia on retrofitting turboprop aircraft with zero-emission engines University of Bath to partner with marine networking technology specialist actisense Innovate UK rates University of bath partnership with pharma supplier BathASU as 'Outstanding' University of Bath to help specialist engineering design consultancy Tensys University awarded a new KTP with Chipside Ltd to develop AI analysis of driver behaviour University awarded new Management KTP with STL Tech University awarded new KTP to develop software for knee replacement surgeries Innovate UK awards University KTP with healthcare technology provider Mayden 'Outstanding' University KTP with Oil and Gas Measurement Ltd awarded 'Outstanding' New University KTP with IoMosaic University KTP with Niftylift awarded 'Outstanding' KTPs with the University of Bath from University of Bath on Vimeo Showing slide 1 of 10 Find out more about our rankings