1. An Introduction to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
University of Warwick
KTP
Office

2. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are a Government sponsored initiative enabling access to knowledge & technology KTP encourages collaboration between universities and industry They are a flexible programme of between 12 months to 3 years which address issues strategic to company development, e.g. - develop new/improved products - enhance business process - facilitate more effective management systems

3. KTPs are not sector specific
Suitable areas for programmes could include
Product design/development
Manufacturing Process
Technology Transfer
Marketing
Installation of systems –
Management,
Quality,
ICT
Environmental

4. The University of Warwick KTP Office
Warwick Currently has 8 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and 3 under preparation
Acts as a Contact and Information Point for Companies, Academics and Graduates
Provides Support for Companies and Academics to Complete Application Forms
Assists with Recruitment of Associates

5. Aims of KTP
Transfer of Knowledge and Skills from University to Industry
Develop Graduates for Industrial Careers
Increase Industrial Relevance of Academic Research and Teaching
Encourage Investment by Industry into Innovation

6. The KTP Partners
ASSOCIATE
COMPANY
UNIVERSITY

7. Benefits to Company
Highly Skilled Graduate to Work on a Specific Project
Access to Academic Consultant and University Facilities (via the projects academic supervisors & KTP Associate)
Financial Benefits from Completed Projects
Improved Competitiveness
Workforce Enhance Through Transfer of Knowledge and Skills

8. Benefits to Academic Set-up Collaborations with Innovative Businesses
Develop Business-relevant Teaching Materials
Publish High Quality Research Papers
Supervise Postgraduate Degree Candidates
Identify Opportunities for Postgraduate and Undergraduate Projects
Research Income and RAE

9. Benefits to Associate
Opportunity to Work on a Project Central to the Company’s Strategic Development
Competitive Salary
Opportunity to Register for Higher Degree and Study for a Dip in Management level 5
Financial Support for Business Related Training
Mentoring from Experienced University and Company Staff

10. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships fEC Budget Example
(Note: for Large Company funding is 50% Government & 50% Company contribution)
Cost eligible for support – per year 1 2 3
DIRECTLY INCURRED COSTS
Partnership Budget
Government Budget
£ (67%)
Company’s Budget
£ (33%)
a. Associate(s) Employment costs
27,000
18,090
8,910
b. Associate(s) Development
2,000
1,340
660
c. Travel and Subsistence
2,250
1,508
742
d. Consumables
1,500
1,005
495
DIRECTLY ALLOCATED COSTS
e. Knowledge Based Supervisor
(+ indirect costs)
12,000
8,040
3,960
f. Associate(s) Estate Costs
(dependent on time in University)
g. Mentoring Support (if applicable)
N/A
INDIRECT COSTS
h. Additional Associate Support
(learning resources, personnel department etc.,)
18,632
12,483
6,149
TOTAL
63,382
42,466
20,916

11. For More Information Contact
Diane Park
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Office
Research Support Services
University House
University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 8UW
Tel: Fax: