Presentation by Dr Andrew Kenny, Knowledge Transfer Network at the Funding - Lancashire SME workshop on Thursday 27 September at the Tickled Trout Hotel, Preston.

1. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
What are they?
Dr. Andrew Kenney
Knowledge Transfer Adviser,
Cumbria, N.Lancs, W.Yorks

2. KTP Summary
• Innovations leading to profits and sustained
growth for the company.
• 12 – 36 month company based projects.
• Up to 67% of project costs provided by a Grant.
• Excellent results for the Company, the Knowledge
Base and the Associate.
KTP facilitates innovation through collaboration with the
UK’s Universities and Colleges.

3. Partnership Structure

4. Business Partners
Available for:
Project must lead to wealth creation and/or
increased economic activity.
Stable companies of all sizes from all industrial sectors
Charities and not-for-profit organisations

5. KTP – Key Features
Strategic importance to the business
NOT consultancy or contract R&D
Legacy of embedded new capability
12 -36 months duration
Half day a week of on site academic support
Clear impact on the business and credible business case
Business demonstrates it can afford the KTP, AND its exploitation
Clear innovation for the business
Challenging for all participants

7. Thank you!
Questions ?
andrew.kenney@ktn-uk.org