An Introduction to
Knowledge Transfer
Partnerships
University of Warwick
KTP Office
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are a
Government sponsored initiative enabling
access to knowledge & technology
KTP encourages collaboration between
universities and industry
They are a flexible programme of between 6
months to 3 years which address issues
strategic to company development, e.g.
- develop new/improved products
- enhance business process
- facilitate more effective management systems
KTPs are not sector specific
Suitable areas for programmes could include:
• Product design/development/improvement
• Manufacturing process
• Technology transfer/validation
• Marketing and commercialisation
• Installation of systems (management; quality;
ICT and environmental).
The University of Warwick KTP Office
• Warwick currently has 11 Knowledge Transfer
Partnerships, 1 shorter KTP and 2 applications at
Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Acts as a contact and information point for companies,
academics and graduates
• Facilitates introductory meetings
• Provides support for companies and academics to
complete the online application forms via the
Technology Strategy Boards website at
https://connect.innovateuk.org/home
• Provides advice for the duration of the project
Aims of KTP
• The transfer of knowledge and skills from
university to industry (and vice versa)
• Develop graduates for industrial careers
• To increase industrial relevance of
academic research and teaching
• Encourage investment by industry into
innovation
The KTP Partners
ASSOCIATE
COMPANY UNIVERSITY
Benefits for the Company
• Highly skilled graduate to work on a specific project
central to strategic development
• Access to academic consultant and university facilities
(via the projects academic supervisors & KTP Associate)
• Financial benefits from completed projects
• Improved competitiveness
• Workforce enhance through the transfer of knowledge
and skills
Benefits for the Academic
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Set-up collaborations with innovative businesses
Develop business-relevant teaching materials
Publish high quality research papers
Supervise postgraduate degree candidates
Identify opportunities for postgraduate and
undergraduate projects
• Research income and REF (Research Excellence
Framework)
Benefits for the Associate
• Opportunity to work on a project central to the
company’s strategic development
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to register for higher degree
• Develop skills in management, business processes
and commercialisation
• Financial support for business related training
• Mentoring from experienced university and company
staff
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships fEC Budget Example
(Note: for Large Company funding is 50% Government & 50% Company contribution)
Cost eligible for support – per year
A
B
C
Partnership
Budget £
Government Budget
£ (67%)
Company’s Budget
£ (33%)
a. Associate(s) Employment costs
27,000
18,090
8,910
b. Associate(s) Development
2,000
1,340
660
c. Travel and Subsistence
2,250
1,508
742
d. Consumables
1,500
1,005
495
20,000
13,400
6,600
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N/A
N/A
N/A
21,000
14,070
6,930
73,750
49,413
24,337
DIRECTLY INCURRED COSTS
DIRECTLY ALLOCATED COSTS
e. Knowledge Based Supervisor
(+ indirect costs) this is an estimate only
f. Associate(s) Estate Costs
(dependent on time in University)
g. Mentoring Support (if applicable)
INDIRECT COSTS
h. Additional Associate Support
(learning resources, personnel department ,
IT Services, etc.,) this is an estimate only
TOTAL
For a large company a 50% contribution would be – £36,875 per year
For More Information
Contact
Diane Park
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Office
Research Support Services
University House
University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 8UW
Tel: 024 7657 2589 Fax: 024 7657 4458
Email: diane.park@warwick.ac.uk