Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Ref: GRT-V6SG1BUA
Funding Available
Up to 67% subsidy for project costs
Northern Ireland
All Sectors
Rolling applications
Innovation & R&D
About This Grant
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a subsidised three-way partnership between a business, a high‑calibre graduate and an academic institution, providing a cost‑effective way for businesses to attract fresh talent and access university expertise to drive strategic innovation and growth.
What Can It Fund?
- Innovation
- Research and development
- Strategy and business modelling
- Process or operational improvements
- Leadership and decision-making
- Skills development
Eligible Costs
- -Graduate salaries
- -Academic expertise
- -Technical skills
- -Project costs
Funding Source
Innovate UK and Invest NI
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