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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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  1. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships A Presentation for Pitch and Mix Masterclass by Simon Daly, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Anglia Ruskin University

  2. 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

  3. Proven Track Record Over 30 years of success‘Europe’s most successful Knowledge Transfer Programme…’ 1800 current Partnerships across the UK 2200 new jobs created £24 million invested in R&D by UK companies

  4. 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

  5. Graduate • Works on the project • for 18 – 36 months Company with strategic business needs Anglia Ruskin University Provides knowledge and expertise Strategic Project Strategic Project

  6. Academic Expert knowledge and experience Half-day per week = 25 days per year KTP Associate High-calibre graduate Full-time for 6-36 months Partner Business KTP…how does it work? University Research Expertise Skills Facilities

  7. Key Features • 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

  8. Strategic Business Needs • 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

  9. 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

  10. KTP…the benefits New products, new markets, new IT systems, new processes.. Average company profit increase of £220K per year

  11. 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)

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. LC LEEP Budget

  15. 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

  16. Any questions? Thank you

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