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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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Innovation for business

We are the number 1 university in the UK for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), the flagship Innovate UK programme.

If you're looking to develop a new product or improve a process, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) at the University of Essex can give your business a competitive advantage.

KTPs are an established and successful initiative, funded by Innovate UK and Research Councils that bring together businesses with research expertise.

Understanding the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Process)
Understanding the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Process

The benefits
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Eligible for R&D tax credits
Our funding approval success rate is 95% for KTP projects
Access to world leading research
Access to highly qualified and motivated graduates
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