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

• Skills, expertise and specialist knowledge from academia into businesses

• Increase productivity, competitiveness and profitability

KTP...an introduction

Proven Track Record

Over 30 years of success

‘Europe’s most successful Knowledge Transfer Programme…’

1800 current Partnerships across the UK2200 new jobs created

£24 million invested in R&D by UK companies

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

Strategic Project

GraduateWorks on the project

for 18 – 36 months

Companywith strategic

business needs

Anglia Ruskin UniversityProvides knowledge and expertise

Strategic Project

KTP…how does it work?

KTP Associate

High-calibre graduate

Full-time for 6-36 months

Academic

Expert knowledge and experience

Half-day per week = 25 days per year

Partner Business

University

Research

Expertise

Skills

Facilities

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

Key Features

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

Strategic Business Needs

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

New products, new markets, new IT systems, new processes..

Average company profit increase of £220K per year

KTP…the benefits

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)

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

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

LC LEEP Budget

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

Any questions?

Thank you