Innovation through collaboration - <br />an academic perspective
Established in 1975, the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) programme is one of Europe's leading knowledge transfer mechanisms, which provides academics with the unique opportunity to apply their research and expertise to real world business projects.
For a more detailed insight into the personal benefits, opportunities and support available through KTP, click on the themes below:
Demonstrating Impact
Through KTP, academics can develop business relevant teaching and research, apply knowledge and expertise to important organisational problems, and identify new research themes and undergraduate/postgraduate projects. The programme also has a strong support network consisting of the programme office, KTP Advisers and KTP Offices.
A history of successful collaborations
KTP has worked with 1000's of academics and continues to work with over 100 knowledge bases across the UK, which translates to over 450 university departments that includes all RAE rated departments, covering a wide range of academic disciplines - including engineering, computer sciences, physics and mathematics, management, social sciences, humanities and the arts.