Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is one of the UK's leading business support programmes, helping organisations to improve their competitiveness and productivity through accessing knowledge, technology and skills that reside within Universities.
KTP is funded by the Technology Strategy Board with 17 other funding organisations. Grants are available for up to 67% of project costs.
Each Partnership employs one or more high-calibre Associates (recently qualified graduates). There are two types of KTP, the Classic KTP which lasts up to 3 years and the Shorter KTP launched in July 2009 which can last from 10-40 weeks.
Benefits for all
Businesses & organisations: A single KTP project can bring your organisation an average increase of over £220,000 in annual profits before tax*. Projects can help with growth, best practice and success by exploring sustainability, new markets and future expansion, increasing your competitive edge.
Universities: Universities can develop high quality, business-relevant teaching materials and build commercial relationships, which can contribute to new research themes and papers.
Associates: Career prospects are enhanced through business based experience, excellent training and the opportunity to manage a challenging project. Over 78% of Associates are offered employment by their host company on completion of their project.
*Source: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Annual Report 2006-07
What's involved?
UWE helps define a priority project for an organisation, and provides expertise in the form of an Academic Supervisor throughout the project, working closely with the partner company and the Associate.
Our Expertise
UWE provides knowledge exchange and consultancy services, across a broad range of sectors both nationally and internationally. Our expertise covers a wide range of disciplines including science, biosciences, engineering, business, law, computing, health and social care, the built environment, education, humanities, the arts, media and more.
UWE's KTP Office is managed by Clare Rowson.
Contact: ktp@uwe.ac.uk. Telephone 0117 32 83676
Further information is available on the KTP website: www.ktponline.org.uk.
Current KTP vacancies for Graduates throughout the UK
