Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
Two-stage partnership grant embedding a recently qualified graduate (the Associate) in a business to transfer university knowledge. Running continuously since 1975.
Scheme details
- Funding range
- Innovate UK funds 67% (SMEs) or 50% (large companies) of eligible costs · typically £80K–£200K/year · 2–3 years
- Career stage
- All career stages
- Scheme type
- Partnership · Two-stage application process
- Eligibility
- UK-registered business partnering with a UK knowledge base (university, research organisation). Business must be actively trading. Any sector.
- Format & limits
- Stage 1 Outline (~1,500 words): innovation challenge and proposed knowledge transfer · Stage 2 Full: detailed business challenge, KPI framework, Associate role profile
- Deadline
- Open now Rolling — continuous open call · check Innovate UK / KTN website for assessment windows
View official scheme page
https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/programme/knowledge-transfer-partnerships/
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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