Transcript KTP presentation by John Clayton

Lancaster University
KTP Presentation:September 12th 2008
What is a KTP ?
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
John Clayton
KTP Adviser
Lancaster,Cumbria
& North East England
Introduction
WHAT IS A KTP ?
POLICY CONTEXT
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
WHO IS INVOLVED AND HOW TO APPLY
‘Europe’s most successful
Knowledge Transfer Programme…’
Partnership Structure
KTP Mission
To strengthen the competitiveness, wealth
creation and economic performance of the UK by
enhancing the transfer of knowledge, skills and
expertise and the stimulation of innovation
through collaborative projects between business
and the knowledge base.
History
1975 launched as Teaching Companies Scheme (TCS).
2003 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships replaced TCS
and Colleges & Businesses Partnership scheme (CBP).
1 July 2007 transferred from the Department of Trade &
Industry (DTI) to the Technology Strategy Board (TSB)
TSB reports into the Department for Innovation,Universities
and Skills ( DIUS )
Introduction
WHAT IS A KTP ?
POLICY CONTEXT
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
WHO IS INVOLVED AND HOW TO APPLY
The Race to the Top
2007 : Sainsbury Review of Science and Innovation
A new leadership role for the Technology Strategy Board Working with the
RDA's the Research Councils and government departments to co-ordinate public
sector support for technological innovation, leverage public sector resources and
simplify access to funds for business.
Building on our success in knowledge transfer by giving more support
through the Higher Education Innovation Fund to business-facing universities,
setting targets for knowledge transfer from Research Councils, doubling the
number of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and extending these further to FE
Colleges.
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/independent_reviews/sainsbury_review/sainsbury
_index.cfm
TSB Strategic Plan
Ensure that KTP fits alongside other business support initiatives
from government, sponsors and the regions, including the
Devolved Administrations
Promote involvement in KTP by a diverse range of firms,
academics and associates
Continue to improve the quality of KTP, and the efficiency of its
management and delivery
Demonstrate the scheme's impact in order to attract increased
investment
2006 / 07 KTP Impact Summary
During the 2006/07 financial year, a total of over £114m was
committed to new KTP Partnerships in the form of grant support and
company contributions, more than ever before in the history of the
Programme. At the year-end the portfolio comprised 1157 individual
Projects, the highest number ever……………. As a result of the
government money committed during 2006/07, UK companies stand to
benefit from an overall increase in annual profit before tax of some
£100m, over 1400 new jobs created (aside from the recruitment KTP
Associates) and over 6200 company staff trained. In addition, almost
£24m was invested in R&D by UK company partners.
Company benefits
Benefits per Associate project:
Annual profit up ~ £230k
Investment in plant & machinery > £190k
New jobs created ~ 3
Company staff trained ~ 15
New research projects initiated ~ 3
Commercial benefits from application of IP ~ 20%
Company Benefits
Long-term, strategic relationship with KB partner
Recruitment of the ‘right’ people
Transfer of knowledge/expertise
Embedding of innovation culture
Company benefits
Benefits per £1m Government spend:
One-off increase in profit before tax ~ £800k
Increase in annual profit before tax ~ £3m
Investment in plant and machinery > £2.5m
Jobs created 43
Company staff trained 190
Knowledge Base Benefits
Income
Published papers
Teaching materials, case studies and projects (87%)
New research themes - commercial relevance (89%)
Staff development – commercial awareness (91%)
Higher degree registrations
Graduate career opportunities
IP – negotiated with the company (20% expect commercial benefits)
Strategic relationship with company (76%)
Associate Benefits
Part of one of the country’s largest graduate recruitment scheme
Competitive salary
Employment within chose academic discipline
Fast-track career development
Opportunity to register for higher degree during project
62% Associates employed by host company
Training & development with qualification in Management to
National Standard: Diploma in Management
Introduction
WHAT IS A KTP ?
POLICY CONTEXT
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
WHO IS INVOLVED AND HOW TO APPLY
Partnership Structure
Project Criteria
Strategic relevance to the business
Stimulating and challenging for the academic team
Intellectually challenging for Associate
Sound business case
Clear knowledge transfer
Clear additionality
Benefits likely to accrue
Features
Project length 12 – 36 months
Associates recruited by KB and Company partners
Employed by KB partner
Project located at business premises
with company supervisor
KB Supervisor spends ~ half day per week
at company premises
Company Partners
Stable companies of all sizes from all industrial sectors
Charities and not-for-profit organisations
Education institutions (LEAs and schools)
Health organisations (hospitals and NHS Trusts)
Knowledge Base Partners
Higher Education Institutions
Further Education Institutions (teaching NVQ Level 4)
Research and Technology Organisations
Public Sector Research Institutes
The Associate
“Recently” qualified with:
First degree ~ 76% hold 1st or 2(i)
Higher degree ~ 51%
NVQ level 4
Average age 28 years
All disciplines
Project Budget
FEC effective from 1 January 2006
Available to HEIs and RTOs
Annual budget ~ £60k
Includes T&S, consumables and training
Equipment owned by KB Partner on completion
SMEs contribute 33%
Large companies contribute 50%
The Process
Prepare
Outline for
submission to
KTP Adviser
Prepare
Application
with guidance
from KTP
Adviser
Application
assessed by
Partnership
Approval Group
(PAG)
Proposal funded
– continued input
from KTP Adviser
Introduction
WHAT IS A KTP ?
POLICY CONTEXT
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
WHO IS INVOLVED AND HOW TO APPLY
KTP Sponsors at September 2008
17 sponsors: TSB, SE, WAG, Invest NI, Defra, DoH, EPSRC,
ESRC, ESF,NERC, BBSRC,AHRC, One North East,SEEDA,
SWRDA, EMDA,S&T FC,
£32.7m Grants committed
£81.5m company contributions
1048 live Partnerships (22% increase since 2005)
1157 live Projects
Location of company partner
Size of Enterprise
Academic Departments
RAE Rating of Department
Contacts
John Clayton
KTP Adviser : Cumbria & North East England
PO Box 163
Consett
DH9 9WY
Mob: 07816 001018
[email protected]
KTP Helpline: 0870 190 2829
www.ktponline.org.uk
Adviser Contacts Lancashire &
Lancaster*
Lancashire
Ms Collete Williams
Telephone: 01484 818 424
Email:[email protected]
Lancaster ( from 22nd September 2008)
John Burrows*
Tel. Mob:07840 241 229
[email protected]
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