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Knowledge Transfer Partnership: 2026 to 2027 Round 4
Executive Summary
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships fund collaborative innovation projects uniting businesses with academic institutions or RTOs to drive strategic change, develop new products or processes, and enhance organizational capability.
Expected Launch
October 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, Academic, RTO
Funding Available & Project Rates
Total fund of £9 million over a maximum of 68 awards
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Target Sectors
advanced manufacturingclean energynet zerohealthcaredigital technologybiotechnologyspace technologysemiconductors
Technology Scope
collaborative innovationproduct developmentprocess innovationstrategic changecapability buildingknowledge transfer
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Competition Scope & Overview
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships fund collaborative innovation projects between businesses and universities to deliver strategic change, develop new products or processes, and build capability. Lead: Innovate UK