A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a collaborative project involving a business, an Associate (a graduate / post graduate) and a University. They focus on growing business capabilities and are an invaluable means of transmitting knowledge and expertise in a variety of different companies.
They facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology and the spread of technical and business skills. For academics, they offer an opportunity to develop long-term relationships with industrial partners and enrich business-relevant research.
To transfer knowledge and skills from the university to industry
To develop graduates for industrial careers
To increase industrial relevance of academic research and teaching
To encourage investment by industry into innovation
Employment of a highly skilled graduate on a strategic company project
Access to academic expertise and university facilities
Improved competitiveness and financial benefits from completed projects
Development of collaborations with innovative businesses
Development of business-relevant teaching materials
Generation of conference material and high-quality research papers
Opportunity to lead on a project central to a company's strategic development
Competitive salary
Allows knowledge and expertise to be used to tackle real life challenges; being a driving force behind positive and enduring change
Opportunity to develop education, knowledge and training
Mentoring from experienced university and company staff
