Innovate UK, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Part-funded partnerships that bring academic expertise into a business to deliver an innovation project, with a graduate associate working in the business. Suits UK businesses of any size seeking an academic partner.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Business must be UK-based, of any size. Partnerships last 12 to 36 months. Businesses contribute around one-third to half of project costs depending on size. Typical contribution is £35,000 a year for small or medium businesses and over £50,000 for large companies. Applications are submitted by the academic or research organisation.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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