Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 to 2027 round 2
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funds collaborations between UK academia and businesses to apply research expertise to real-world innovation challenges in priority industrial sectors.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (full application/competition closing, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £10 million total per round; typical project: £8,500/month for 12–36 months; SMEs: up to 67% costs covered, large companies: up to 50%
Summary: Supports partnerships between UK academic institutions and businesses to drive innovation through knowledge and technology transfer.
Description
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme enables UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations (RTOs), and Catapults to collaborate with businesses on strategic innovation projects. Through these partnerships, academic and research expertise is applied to real-world business challenges, fostering the transfer of knowledge, skills, and technology. The aim is to drive innovation, embed new capabilities within businesses, and improve their performance, with a strong emphasis on alignment to the UK’s Industrial Strategy priority sectors.
