Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 2
Funding
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Location
England
Applications
Open until 24 June 2026
UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations, or Catapults can apply for funding to run innovation projects with businesses. The total pot is up to £10 million. This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme that connects academic expertise with business needs. You must be an academic institution, RTO, or Catapult to apply. The deadline is 24 June 2026. The funding helps bridge the gap between research and commercial application. Projects must involve collaboration with a business partner.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be UK registered academic institution, RTO or Catapult
- Must involve collaboration with business partner
This grant is for UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations (RTOs), or Catapults. You must be planning an innovation project that involves working with a business partner. Individual businesses cannot apply directly for this funding.
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UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £10 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.
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