Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 3

About this program

TheKnowledge Transfer Partnership(KTP) programme allows a UK registered business (which we will refer to collectively as the business partner from now on), to partner with a knowledge base partner. The knowledge base partner should be either a UK higher education (HE) or further education (FE) institution, research and technology organisation (RTO) or Catapult. The KTP partnership brings new skills and the latest academic thinking into the business partner to deliver a specific, strategic innovation project. The knowledge base partner recruits the associate to work on the project. The associate has the opportunity to lead a strategic development within the business, developing new skills and gaining valuable experience. Guidance onhow to apply for a KTP is available. Each application must be led by a knowledge base, working with a business partner and supported by a Knowledge Transfer Adviser. Applicants are encouraged to design KTP projects that can be delivered within 24 months.

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