Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are the perfect vehicle to leverage the extensive knowledge and research capabilities of our academic experts giving you access cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Additionally, you will get to full time access to a highly skilled graduate eager to contribute to your business growth.
Projects typically last between 12 and 36 months, and are tailored to the specific challenges and needs of your business. The knowledge gained during the partnership is integrated into the business, providing a foundation for continued growth and innovation beyond the project's completion.
To help you develop your project idea our Commercial Managers work with you to understand your business strategies, working with our academic team to scope and co-develop a proposal based on your needs. As a partnership, we work with you start to finish, from building the right team for you, from grant application to project delivery.
Part of the cost of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership is funded by a grant from Innovate UK in a competitive bid for submissions (there is a success rate for applications of around 90%). The remainder of the project cost is met by your organisation; For Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises the grant rate is 67% of the project cost; for large companies 50%; and for third sector organisations the grant rate is 75%.