Knowledge Transfer Partnership

This programme has run at least 3 rounds, and 3 are open now. 2 of the open rounds accept applications at any time.

Rounds run byInnovate UK,Invest Northern Ireland

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 27 September 2026.