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ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
Introducing KTN
ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
Kezia Williamson
24th March 2015
Introducing The Knowledge Transfer Network
KTN is the UK’s innovation network. It brings together
businesses, entrepreneurs, academics and funders to
develop new products, processes and services
We help business to grow the economy and improve
people’s lives by capturing maximum value from
innovative ideas, scientific research and creativity
- What we do
ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
Clustered communities and cross cutting business programmes
ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
16 Industry communities
Core thematic networks covering key application
areas and underpinning technologies
60,000+ Members
An engaged online community of innovators
served by a single platform
20 Cross-sector groups
Interdisciplinary programmes building
communities around priority challenges
15,000+ Delegates per year
Hundreds of events bringing people together ‘to
make magic happen’
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The Knowledge Transfer Network
Connecting people to accelerate innovation
Interdisciplinary
Bringing together
businesses and
researchers from
different sectors.
Commercial
Introducing innovators
to public and private
funders and investors.
Strategic
Connecting people
who wouldn’t usually
meet to solve
innovation challenges.
Entrepreneurial
Linking people with new
ideas and technologies
to partners and
customers.
ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
What do you need?
Money Advice Expertise Contacts Direction
ActivitiesHow we can help you
Events – knowledge transfer & collaboration
Partnering – from our network of 60k+ members
Funding – find it, apply for it, get it!
Info & News – relevant to you, in one place
KTN within the UK
Landscape
UK Government
Local Enterprise
Partnerships (x39 in England)
Funding for
SMEs
Government
ProcurementR&D Funding
WebsiteCapacity
Building
Technology
ClustersCentres International
Collaborations Digital Travel
Innovate UK Support Toolbox
Knowledge
Transfer
Sustainability PlanningThe Horizons Tool
horizons.innovateuk.org
• Get a better understanding of the context of a market opportunity (i.e. the social, environmental and economic trends driving it) to lead to a better definition of the solution, and help define:• Route to market/exploitation• Who you should partner with• Potential benefits of the project• Risks in the project• Technical approach• Need for financial support
How Horizons could help you
horizons.innovateuk.org
How it works
horizons.innovateuk.org
horizons.innovateuk.org
How is Horizons being used by Innovate UK?
To develop and test
strategies
To drive strategy in the
Catapult centres
To shape competitions
To help applicants
horizons.innovateuk.org
Innovate UK ProgrammesOverview
• Catalysts
• Technology Inspired
• Challenge Led, e.g. Innovation Platforms
• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
• Innovation Vouchers
• Smart
• SBRI
• Centres of Innovation, Catapults, Launchpads….
Innovate UK ProgrammesStandard rules
• To stimulate and support business-led innovation
• Accelerating UK economic growth
• Applied R&D funding rates:
• 50% funding for large companies
• 60% for SMEs
• 100% (of 80% FEC) for research institutes
• One or two stage application process
• Noon deadlines
Keep in contact!
Contact us at an early stage to discuss potential
projects, to ID partners and funds
Register online: www.innovateuk.org/
Suggest events/activity you would like to see occur
Keep us aware of changes & developments
How to get the most benefit from Invest NI and
KTN
Please feel free to contact me for more information
Questions & Follow-up
07885 282 602
0131 651 7332
Kezia Williamson
Knowledge Transfer Manager
Access to Funding & Finance
Thank you