Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are one of the Technology Strategy Boards (TSB) business support solutions that enable knowledge and technology transfer between academia and industry.

KTPs can range from one to three years during which academic experts will assist an industrial partner to create strategic and profitable change within their company via a high flying graduate/associate to focus on a specific project.

Within Research Support Services, there is a KTP Office which actively works to:

• offer a single contact and information point for companies and academics
• provides support for companies and academics to complete applications
• assist with recruitment of associates

Aims

• 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 the Company

• Highly skilled graduate to work 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
• Conference material and publish high quality research papers

Benefits to the Associate

• Opportunity to work on a project central to the company's strategic development
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to develop education, knowledge and training
• Mentoring from experienced university and company staff

For more information contact:

Diane Park
KTP Manager, KTP Office, Research Support Services
Tel:+44 (0)24 7657 2589 or 3931
Email: diane.park@warwick.ac.uk

KTP Grant Funding Proposal Deadlines