Knowledge Transfer Partnerships for Business

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) enable the transfer of knowledge between businesses and universities, colleges, or research organisations.

The Government funded scheme aims to strengthen the productivity, competitiveness and economic performance of the UK.

Collaborative partnerships between businesses and universities work to stimulate innovation by enhancing skills and knowledge.

Objectives:

  • Promote business growth and improve competitiveness through knowledge transfer and innovation
  • Increase the business relevance of academic research and teaching
  • Develop graduates for management careers in business

KTPs Step-by-Step

  1. Discuss your idea with KTP specialists from Keele University
  2. Submit a joint application to the government to fund a Partnership
  3. Jointly recruit a high-quality graduate, known as the KTP Associate
  4. The Associate is employed by Keele University, but works full-time in the company
  5. The Associate is supported by regular visits from a Keele University academic with expert knowledge of the project area
  6. A joint management group ensures that the project stays on track and successfully achieves its objectives

Benefits to businesses

  • Full-time graduate (KTP Associate) works in the company on the project
  • Increase of over £200,000 in annual profit (before tax)
  • Flexible projects lasting between 1 and 3 years
  • Required work equipment is funded by the scheme
  • Associate gains NVQ 4 in management at no cost to the company
  • Additional training required by the Associate is supported
  • Travel and subsistence for the project is funded by the scheme
  • Companies receive the equivalent of ½ day a week of academic consultancy
  • Approved projects receive around 66% funding (larger companies attract 50%)
Dr Andy Brooks

Dr Andy Brooks


Enterprise Business Manager
Room 1.13, Dorothy Hodgkin Building Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG
01782 734496
a.s.brooks@uso.keele.ac.uk
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