An Introduction Dr Debbie Buckley-Golder Head of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Technology Strategy Board Facilitating Innovation Through Collaboration

Introduction What is KTP How it works Benefits to participants Flexibility of the model Case Studies Discussion

KTP Mission Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is Europe’s leading programme helping businesses to improve their competitiveness, productivity and performance through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base.

What is KTP? Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime… Lao Tzu “ ”

March 2010 £42m Grants committed £97m Business contributions 1254 Live partnerships (includes classic and shorter KTPs) 1301 Live projects (includes 199 shorter KTPs)

Partnership Structure

Business 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 Research and Technology Organisations Public Sector Research Institutes

The Associate Recently Qualified with: First degree ~ 87% hold 1 st or 2(i) Higher degree ~ 54% NVQ level 3 Average age 29 years All disciplines

The Features: classic KTP Project length 1-3 years Associates recruited by KB and Business partners Employed by KB partner Project located at business premises with business supervisor KB Supervisor spends ~ half day per week at business premises

The Features: shorter KTP Project length weeks Tackling shorter-term, more tactical issues Employed by KB partner and works at business premises or can be based at the KB if already employed by the business partners Partnerships may have more than one week KTP running in parallel or sequentially Supervision ~ half day per week working within the project

Strategic relevance to the business Stimulating and challenging for the academic team Intellectually challenging for the Associate Sound business case Clear knowledge transfer Clear additionality Benefits likely to accrue Project Criteria

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 businesses contribute 50%

Commercial benefits from application of IP ~28% New research projects initiated 3 Business staff trained 29 New jobs created 3 Investment in plant and machinery ~ £114,000 Increase in annual profit before tax ~ £284,000 Business Benefits Benefits per Associate project:

Business Benefits For every £1m of government money2009/10 Increase in annual profit before tax£3.53m Investment in plant & machinery£1.42m New jobs created (including Associates subsequently employed) 41 Additional company staff trained374 Investment in R&D£3.53m Increase in annual value of exports£2.0m Plans for further collaboration with academia75%

Knowledge Base Benefits Income Published papers Teaching materials, case studies and projects (86%) New research themes – commercial relevance (85%) Staff development – commercial awareness (92%) Higher degree registrations Graduate career opportunities Exploitation of IP developed during project (28% expect commercial benefits) Strategic relationship with business (75%)

Associate Benefits Part of one of the country’s largest graduate recruitment schemes Competitive salary Employment within chosen academic discipline Fast-track career development Opportunity to register for higher degree during project 63% of Associates offered employment by host business Training and development with qualification in Management to National Standard

KTP Models

Flagship KTP NCR Financial Solutions Group Ltd Edinburgh Napier University University of Dundee University of Abertay Dundee

KTP Models Collaborative Procter & Gamble (P&G) Leeds University

KTP Models Supply Chain Advanced Precision Engineering Cluster Queen’s University Belfast

Case Studies T G EAKIN LTD KTP unlocks huge potential in the medical adhesive field To develop a novel adhesive paste which, when used in conjunction with wound drainage pouches, would better manage abdominal wounds, particularly those that generate large volumes of fluid exudate Queen’s University Belfast (School of Pharmacy)

Outcomes New product ready for clinical testing Seven new staff, including the Associate, recruited Considerable financial investment made in all areas of the company New strategic direction for the company Increased potential for new product development The Business Experience of clinical trial setup and implementation In-depth knowledge of licensing protocols and procedures, clinical research and new product development Awarded PhD NVQ level four in Management gained Employed by T G Eakin Ltd The Associate Valuable insight into the formulation and manufacture of adhesive systems and products for wound care Benefits to teaching resulting from the formulation and characterisation of wound dressings Awareness of financial issues in licensing a new product Case study on licensing procedures and issues has been developed The Academic Partner

Case Studies HaB INTERNATIONAL LTD Breathing new life into product Development To develop a novel, electromechanical inspiratory muscle training system, to extend the Company’s consumer product range and instigate future development of diagnostic respiratory health products Brunel University (Schools of Sport and Education, and Engineering and Design)

Outcomes Able to launch first electronic consumer inspiratory muscle training devices Potential to develop further consumer and clinic-based diagnostic devices Gained credibility via collaboration with leaders in respiratory muscle physiology Complex modelling completed in-house Increased R&D activities The Business Greater commercial relevance of teaching Royalties from the new product to benefit the University Long-lasting links forged with HaB International, with a new KTP project underway Two academic supervisors retained as company consultants The Academic Partner Gained skills in electronics and computer-aided design and software development skills Enhanced project management, commercial awareness Registered for an MPhil Permanently employed by the company as software developer The Associate

Case Studies CYCLACEL LTD KTP BRINGS CYCLACEL CANCER BREAKTHROUGH CLOSER To develop a new anti-cancer compound within a reduced timeframe, through the introduction of advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) techniques The University of Edinburgh (Department of Chemistry)

Outcomes Specific and valuable knowledge of how the protein adapts its structure to grip onto the drug An insight into the structure of the ‘uncomplexed’ form of the protein MDM2 Ability to transform results into commercial use A second KTP project has been established The Business Major academic paper published to worldwide interest Collaboration with experts in NMR Entry into new area of research and techniques Gained an NVQ Level 4 in Management The Associate The discovery of critical information about a cancer drug Potential worldwide interest in the research Experience of working together with a business Ability to carry on research for academic purposes The Academic Partner

Case Studies Insight Health Ltd Micro company; maximum opportunity in product development To improve understanding of the microbiology that affects the levels of hospital acquired infections and develop a hard surface cleaning regime with a residual anti-microbial activity to eliminate Clostridium difficile Aston University ( School of Life & Health Sciences )

Outcomes Scientific and commercial product research that will provide a novel strategy for release of the product into a clinical setting Business planning for the manufacturer Formulation and in-depth laboratory assessment Company first to market with range of next generation products The Business Experience of converting concepts to clinical practice and commercialisation Project will provide teaching material Exciting opportunity to build on existing research in the eradication of dangerous infection The Associate Exposure of new product development to commercialisation Experience of business planning and strategy High profile, exciting project The Academic Partner

What is KTP? Knowing is not enough; we must apply. J W Von Goethe ( ) German Philosopher “ ”