Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 3
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Who can apply
A UK higher or further education institution, RTO or Catapult leads with a UK registered business partner that has at least two full-time employees and contributes to project costs.
Key criteria
- The UK business partner must have at least two full-time employees.
What it funds
Knowledge Transfer Partnership funding for a UK knowledge base and business partner to bring new skills and academic expertise into a strategic innovation project.
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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