About Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
About Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
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.
Aims of KTP
- 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
Benefits to Companies
- 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
Benefits to the Academic and the University
- Development of collaborations with innovative businesses
- Development of business-relevant teaching materials
- Generation of conference material and high-quality research papers
Benefits to the Associate
- 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