Drive your business forward by utilising cutting-edge academic expertise. Support the development of the next generation of experts in your field. Access funding for growth and innovation.
What is a KTP?
For almost 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping businesses innovate. If you have an idea for your business but do not have the in-house expertise, then a KTP could be for you.
KTPs are three-way partnerships between a business or organisation, an academic institution and a talented graduate. Part-funded by government, these opportunities can address business critical issues, build capacity, solve strategic problems or lead innovative human- or technology-centred transformation projects.
Why London Met?
We have a strong track record of successful bids for KTPs, mKTPs and AKTs in innovation areas including charity and third sector, digital industries and creative industries.
At London Met, we know our strength lies in our people, our community and our commitment to equity and social justice. Many of our KTPs reflect this: our recent and ongoing partnerships range from sports-based mental health intervention to AI for unpaid caregivers, from charity business models to inclusive learning apps. Our management expertise has helped to find solutions for civil society organisations and grow international creative brands. We have a proven record of success in using skills and knowledge in machine learning and AI for assistive technology applications in EdTech and HealthTech.
What are the benefits?
- Receive between 50% and 75% of the total project costs, depending on the size and type of your organisation
- Access our cutting-edge research, facilities and academic expertise
- Recruit an exceptional graduate to support your project, employed by the university, but based within your business
- Get vital input from a highly experienced Knowledge Transfer Adviser
- c.90% success rate in applications
- 83% of businesses report increases in productivity, profitability, employment, or turnover (source: UKRI)
Get in touch
Contact our Head of Business Engagement, Claire Renwick, to find out more about applying for a KTP with London Met.
