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An Overview of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
(KTP)
The benefits of engaging with KTP
How KTP works
Case study: Plymouth City Council
What is KTP?
A UK wide, cross government activity that helps
businesses and organisations to improve their
competitiveness & productivity through access to
knowledge & technology that reside within the
‘knowledge base’
Part funded by Government, KTP is a key business
support
Over a 1000 KTPs are running throughout the UK –
planning for growth
The Partnership
Graduate
(KTP Associate)
Business/
Organisation
Knowledge base
(University of Plymouth)
Project
WIN/ WIN/ WIN
Business/ organisation
- new knowledge & technologies
- access to academic expertise, resources & knowledge
of recent talented graduates – all part funded
University
- feedback into research and teaching
KTP Associate
- fast-track start to career, offering a competitive salary
- personal/ professional training and higher degree
opportunity
Project Areas with the Public Sector
Evidence based practice
Evaluation of service delivery
Resource efficiency/ lean service
Processes and performance management
ICT solutions
Meeting legislation requirements
Visit www.ktponline.org.uk
How KTP works
Last between 18 – 36 months
Partnership must demonstrate:
Strategic importance for the business/ organisation
Need & challenge for academic input
Development opportunities for the graduate
Obtaining the funding
Graduate recruitment, employment & development
Management support
Maximise benefits to all 3 partners
A Case Study
Awais Raza
KTP Associate