Knowledge Transfer Partnership
This programme has run at least 4 rounds, and 4 are open now. The open rounds accept applications at any time.
Rounds run byInnovate UK,Invest Northern Ireland,Scottish Enterprise
What it funds
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships help businesses work with universities on innovation projects. A graduate works in your business for 1-3 years to complete a specific project. The government pays most of the graduate's salary and university costs. Your business must contribute to the project costs. This is a national UK scheme. The exact funding amounts vary by project size and type. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Taken from the most recently listed round. Check each round below for its own amounts and closing date.
Checked daily. Last updated 5 August 2026.
Open rounds
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 22026-2027 Round 2
Innovate UK
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Invest Northern Ireland
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
Scottish Enterprise
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 12026-2027 Round 1
Innovate UK
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