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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
A Presentation for Pitch and Mix Masterclass
by Simon Daly, Knowledge Transfer Manager,
Anglia Ruskin University
• UK-wide, government-funded initiative
• Partnership between universities and businesses
• Skills, expertise and specialist knowledge from academia into businesses
• Increase productivity, competitiveness and profitability
KTP...an introduction
Proven Track Record
Over 30 years of success
‘Europe’s most successful Knowledge Transfer Programme…’
1800 current Partnerships across the UK2200 new jobs created
£24 million invested in R&D by UK companies
For every £1 million of Government investment in KTPs:
• A £2.97 million increase in annual company profits before tax
• The creation of 43 genuine new jobs
• 190 company staff trained
Strategic Project
GraduateWorks on the project
for 18 – 36 months
Companywith strategic
business needs
Anglia Ruskin UniversityProvides knowledge and expertise
Strategic Project
KTP…how does it work?
KTP Associate
High-calibre graduate
Full-time for 6-36 months
Academic
Expert knowledge and experience
Half-day per week = 25 days per year
Partner Business
University
Research
Expertise
Skills
Facilities
Project length 6 – 36 months
High calibre Graduate recruited by university and the partnership Company
Employed by the university on a project of strategic importance
Project located at business premises with company supervisor
Academic Consultant spends a half day per week at the company premises
Key Features
The Technology Strategy Board’s objective is the acceleration of sustainable UK economic growth through the commercialisation of science, technology and new ideas.
Partnerships can cover most strategic business needs:
• launching new products
• implementing new technology
• finding new home and overseas markets
• improving product and process performance
• introducing new computer systems
• implementing new management processes
Strategic Business Needs
Business Size and Characteristics
TSB focusing funding on primarily supporting:
• Stable SMEs from all industrial sectors (not restricted to any specific business sectors or technologies
• Charities and Third Sector organisations
(particularly high growth potential)• Large companies – as long as they can facilitate
the involvement of SMEs in their supply chain
New products, new markets, new IT systems, new processes..
Average company profit increase of £220K per year
KTP…the benefits
How do we benefit?
Benefits for Anglia Ruskin University:
•Links with industry and business•Apply knowledge and expertise to important business problems•Develop relevant teaching and research•Research opportunities with commercial relevance•New applications for current research•Publish high quality research papers•Lead rewarding and ongoing collaborations with businesses•Impact on the Research Excellence Framework (REF)
How much does it cost?
A typical budget for a 2 year Partnership is circa £110,000:
67% Govt. grant contribution 73 700
33% Company contribution 36 300
110 000
Low Carbon KEEP• Knowledge East of England Partners• The aim of the Low Carbon KEEP scheme is
to help businesses reduce their carbon emissions, or those of their customers, or their supply chain.
• ERDF Funded• Open to SMEs in the East of England
including not for profit sector• Cost: £10,000 company contribution, £8,028
ERDF contribution
LC LEEP Budget
In summary• Over 1800 businesses are already benefiting from KTPs
each year • Short, medium and long-term tangible benefits for both
the company and us• UK wide programme to encourage business/university
collaboration• Lead by Technology Strategy Board in partnership with
the Research Councils, the Devolved Administrations, Regional Development Agencies and UK Government Departments
• 67% of project budget is government-funded• Proven track record for 30 years
Any questions?
Thank you