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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
What are Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)?
KTPs are collaborative projects between a university, a UK business and a graduate. Projects last between 12 and 36 months and are part-funded by UKRI through
Innovate UK
The aim of a KTP is to generate profit for your business, while presenting an academic challenge.
The Associate works full-time at your business premises and is supervised by an academic half a day a week
Knowledge transfer is key to KTP, setting it apart from traditional consultancy. Through collaboration, we create new capabilities for your business. We then transfer that knowledge to your business for long-term profit generation.
How KTPs can support your Business
If you have an innovative idea but lack the in-house expertise to develop it. A KTP will support you to:
develop innovative solutions
for your business
increase your profits
gain entry to
new markets
develop and grow
new revenue streams
Business Partner Benefits
An average
increase in pre-tax profit
of £750k pa in the 3rd year following the KTP
Business Partner
owns IP generated
by the KTP
Provides
access to academic expertise
and specialist University equipment and resources
Embeds new capability within a business and
upskills existing staff
Receive
expert support
, from application development to post award project management
High application
success rate
Academic Benefits
Build
rewarding relationships
with external partners
Lead research with real world
impact
Identify
new research
themes
Produce high quality
publications
Build on
collaborative
skills
Enrich
teaching material
Contribute to
REF Impact
case studies
Academic colleagues can learn more through the University
internal site
(requires password).
Who have we worked with?
Siemens
Our Principal Partner Status with the global technology giant supports research, innovation, students and more.
Northern Stage
The theatre seized opportunities offered by digital tech to inspire new artists and audiences and to reach people in remote locations.
Computing
Explore how our School of Computing has been part of KTPs with Clue Computing Company and Raindata
How much does it cost and what is covered?
Your contribution:
Employer Size
Funding Rate
Employer contribution (approx.)
SME
67%
£30-35k per year
Large Business
50%
£45-50k per year
Costs cover:
KTP Associate salary
£2,000 per annum professional development budget
£3,750 per annum covering travel and consumables
opportunity to request up to £10,000 for consumables/travel budget
up to £10,000 to cover the cost of facilities access
half a day per week support from a Newcastle University academic
access to state-of-the-art facilities at Newcastle University
expert administrative support from our dedicated KTP team
project support provided by a Knowledge Transfer Network Advisor
Why Newcastle University?
Our portfolio covers many industries, cultural organisations, and academic disciplines. We have a track record of success having delivered over 30 projects in the past 8 years.
We have a dedicated KTP Unit providing expert support. This makes us well positioned to increase the competitiveness of your business.
We will:
appoint the
best associate
to deliver your project
provide access to
leading academics
in your chosen field
explore options for a
wider relationship
for you with the University
Other solutions
Consultancy
An efficient, confidential and commercially-sensitive service for your organisation.
Facilities and equipment
Our world class research facilities, specialist equipment and experienced staff can provide testing and analytical insight to support your business.
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If you are a North East SME we can match you to University experts to help accelerate innovation in your business.
Make a general business enquiry
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