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An Introduction to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

An Introduction to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. University of Warwick KTP Office.

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An Introduction to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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  1. An Introduction to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships University of Warwick KTP Office

  2. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are a Government sponsored initiative enabling access to knowledge & technologyKTP encourages collaboration between universities and industryThey 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

  3. 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).

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. The KTP Partners ASSOCIATE COMPANY UNIVERSITY

  7. 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

  8. Benefits for the Academic • 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)

  9. 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

  10. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships fEC Budget Example (Note: for Large Company funding is 50% Government & 50% Company contribution)

  11. 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

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