Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) are the Government’s leading knowledge and technology transfer scheme, allowing businesses to access expertise available at universities. You can use this expertise to undertake strategically important projects such as new product development, internal improvements or developing business strategies.
The Knowledge Transfer Centre at the University of Reading is the leading centre for developing and managing KTP partnerships in the country with around 50 projects.
The average return for a business taking part in a KTP includes annual profits of £130,000 before tax. This is equivalent to over 300% return on investment for an SME or 170% for a large business. (Figures are based on an original investment of £32,000 and £48,000 respectively over two years.)