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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)

KTP to Round 2

Funds three-way collaboration among universities, companies, and industry experts to translate knowledge into product-led growth.

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) 2026 to 2027 Round 2 is a GBP 10 million Innovate UK programme that funds structured three-party innovation collaborations between a UK business, an academic institution (or Research and Technology Organisation or Catapult), and a KTP Associate — a skilled recent graduate embedded in the business for the duration of the project. The programme has supported mor…

What this grant funds

Three-party innovation collaborations pairing UK businesses with an academic institution and an embedded skilled graduate (KTP Associate) to transfer knowledge and deliver a 12–36 month innovation project, with SMEs receiving approximately 67% of project costs funded.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.33%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£10M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org