Grant + supportEquity-free United Kingdom
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
Innovate UK / UKRI
Apply / official page ↗Typical funding
Funding often around £8,500 per month for project costs in some recent rounds.
Maximum
Project duration and budgets vary; KTPs can run for multiple years with substantial cumulative funding.
Startup stage
Startups and SMEs seeking academic partners to tackle R&D and innovation challenges.
Sector focus
Cross‑sector; any business‑relevant innovation with academic collaboration.
Overview
Programme funding collaborations between UK businesses and academic institutions to deliver strategic innovation projects via embedded associates.
Who's eligible
UK businesses partnering with UK universities or research organisations on defined innovation projects.
How to apply
Develop project with a knowledge base partner, then apply via Innovate UK KTP application process.
Good to know
Combines grant funding with embedded talent and academic expertise for startups.