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Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Knowledge Transfer Partnership Round 2

Supports United Kingdom universities and businesses through knowledge transfer partnerships that embed expertise into practical development.

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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) 2026–27 Round 2 is the second funding cycle of the 2026–27 financial year under Innovate UK's long-running KTP programme, which has partnered UK businesses with academic expertise across all technology sectors for decades. This specific round carries a total fund of £10,000,000 and opened on 20 May 2026 with a closing date of 24 June 2026 at 11:00am UK time. Pr…

What this grant funds

Any sector — KTP funds knowledge transfer between academic institutions and UK businesses across all technology areas.

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.12 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
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