What is a KTP ?

Knowledge Transfer Partnership

John ClaytonKTP AdviserLancaster,Cumbria & North East England

Lancaster University

KTP Presentation:September 12th 2008

WHAT IS A KTP ?

POLICY CONTEXT

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

WHO IS INVOLVED AND HOW TO APPLY

Introduction

‘Europe’s most successful Knowledge Transfer Programme…’

Partnership Structure

KTP Mission

To strengthen the competitiveness, wealth

creation and economic performance of the UK by

enhancing the transfer of knowledge, skills and

expertise and the stimulation of innovation

through collaborative projects between business

and the knowledge base.

History

1975 launched as Teaching Companies Scheme (TCS).

2003 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships replaced TCS and Colleges & Businesses Partnership scheme (CBP).

1 July 2007 transferred from the Department of Trade &Industry (DTI) to the Technology Strategy Board (TSB)

TSB reports into the Department for Innovation,Universities and Skills ( DIUS )

WHAT IS A KTP ?

POLICY CONTEXT

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

WHO IS INVOLVED AND HOW TO APPLY

Introduction

2007 : Sainsbury Review of Science and Innovation

A new leadership role for the Technology Strategy Board Working with the

RDA's the Research Councils and government departments to co-ordinate public

sector support for technological innovation, leverage public sector resources and

simplify access to funds for business.

     Building on our success in knowledge transfer by giving more support

through the Higher Education Innovation Fund to business-facing universities,

setting targets for knowledge transfer from Research Councils, doubling the

number of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and extending these further to FE

Colleges. http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/independent_reviews/sainsbury_review/sainsbury_index.cfm

The Race to the Top

Ensure that KTP fits alongside other business support initiatives from government, sponsors and the regions, including the Devolved Administrations

Promote involvement in KTP by a diverse range of firms, academics and associates

Continue to improve the quality of KTP, and the efficiency of its management and delivery

Demonstrate the scheme's impact in order to attract increased investment

TSB Strategic Plan

2006 / 07 KTP Impact Summary

During the 2006/07 financial year, a total of over £114m was committed to new KTP Partnerships in the form of grant support and company contributions, more than ever before in the history of the Programme. At the year-end the portfolio comprised 1157 individual Projects, the highest number ever……………. As a result of the government money committed during 2006/07, UK companies stand to benefit from an overall increase in annual profit before tax of some £100m, over 1400 new jobs created (aside from the recruitment KTP Associates) and over 6200 company staff trained. In addition, almost £24m was invested in R&D by UK company partners.

Benefits per Associate project:

Annual profit up ~ £230k

Investment in plant & machinery > £190k

New jobs created ~ 3

Company staff trained ~ 15

New research projects initiated ~ 3

Commercial benefits from application of IP ~ 20%

Company benefits

Long-term, strategic relationship with KB partner

Recruitment of the ‘right’ people

Transfer of knowledge/expertise

Embedding of innovation culture

Company Benefits

Benefits per £1m Government spend:

One-off increase in profit before tax ~ £800k

Increase in annual profit before tax ~ £3m

Investment in plant and machinery > £2.5m

Jobs created 43

Company staff trained 190

Company benefits

Knowledge Base Benefits

Income

Published papers

Teaching materials, case studies and projects (87%)

New research themes - commercial relevance (89%)

Staff development – commercial awareness (91%)

Higher degree registrations

Graduate career opportunities

IP – negotiated with the company (20% expect commercial benefits)

Strategic relationship with company (76%)

Associate Benefits

Part of one of the country’s largest graduate recruitment scheme

Competitive salary

Employment within chose academic discipline

Fast-track career development

Opportunity to register for higher degree during project

62% Associates employed by host company

Training & development with qualification in Management to National Standard: Diploma in Management

WHAT IS A KTP ?

POLICY CONTEXT

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

WHO IS INVOLVED AND HOW TO APPLY

Introduction

Partnership Structure

Project Criteria

Strategic relevance to the businessStimulating and challenging for the academic teamIntellectually challenging for AssociateSound business caseClear knowledge transferClear additionalityBenefits likely to accrue

Project length 12 – 36 monthsAssociates recruited by KB and Company partnersEmployed by KB partnerProject located at business premises with company supervisorKB Supervisor spends ~ half day per week at company premises

Features

Stable companies of all sizes from all industrial sectors

Charities and not-for-profit organisations

Education institutions (LEAs and schools)

Health organisations (hospitals and NHS Trusts)

Company Partners

Knowledge Base Partners

Higher Education Institutions

Further Education Institutions (teaching NVQ Level 4)

Research and Technology Organisations

Public Sector Research Institutes

“Recently” qualified with:

First degree ~ 76% hold 1st or 2(i)

Higher degree ~ 51%

NVQ level 4

Average age 28 years

All disciplines

The Associate

Project Budget

FEC effective from 1 January 2006Available to HEIs and RTOsAnnual budget ~ £60kIncludes T&S, consumables and trainingEquipment owned by KB Partner on completionSMEs contribute 33%Large companies contribute 50%

The Process

Prepare Outline for

submission to KTP Adviser

Prepare Application

with guidance from KTP Adviser

Application assessed by Partnership

Approval Group (PAG)

Proposal funded – continued input from KTP Adviser

WHAT IS A KTP ?

POLICY CONTEXT

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

WHO IS INVOLVED AND HOW TO APPLY

Introduction

KTP Sponsors at September 2008

17 sponsors: TSB, SE, WAG, Invest NI, Defra, DoH, EPSRC,

ESRC, ESF,NERC, BBSRC,AHRC, One North East,SEEDA,

SWRDA, EMDA,S&T FC,

£32.7m Grants committed £81.5m company contributions

1048 live Partnerships (22% increase since 2005)

1157 live Projects

Location of company partner

Size of Enterprise 

Academic Departments

RAE Rating of Department

Contacts

John Clayton

KTP Adviser : Cumbria & North East England

PO Box 163

Consett

DH9 9WY

Mob: 07816 001018

johncktp@aol.com

KTP Helpline: 0870 190 2829

www.ktponline.org.uk

Adviser Contacts Lancashire & Lancaster*

Lancashire Ms Collete Williams

Telephone: 01484 818 424Email:ktp@therefractor.com

Lancaster ( from 22nd September 2008) John Burrows* Tel. Mob:07840 241 229 John@fyldeinnovation.com

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