Grant
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
A three-way partnership between a business, a UK knowledge base (university, college, research organisation) and a graduate "Associate" embedded in the business. Innovate UK part-funds the project — typically 50% for SMEs, 33% for larger firms — to transfer specialist capability into the company.
Innovate UK~50–67% of project costs
About this funding
Part-funded partnership between a business, an academic team and a graduate to deliver a strategic project.
Who can apply
UK businesses partnering with a UK university or research organisation.
Where it is available
Open to manufacturers UK-wide.