Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Exploring knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs): How to get funding to innovate through collaboration

Join us for an introduction, Q&A and networking session on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and discover how companies and academics can work together to secure funding, drive innovation and create impact.

KTPs are a three-way partnership between a company, an academic institution and a highly skilled graduate. They support ambitious innovation projects lasting one to three years, helping businesses access specialist expertise to grow revenue and market share, while enabling academics to translate and apply their research in an industry setting.

The session will draw on real KTP experience from

• Dr Anne-Marie Haughey, Centre Manager, East of Scotland KTP Centre
• Professor Gregor Gorjanc, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
• Dr Joe Mee, VP of Cell Innovation, Roslin Technologies
• Dr Ivan Pocrnic, Career Track Fellow, The Roslin Institute

Topics:

• How companies and academics can get involved in KTPs and build successful academic–industry partnerships;
• The business, scientific and technical challenges that can form the basis of a project, as well as the benefits KTPs can deliver.
• Lessons and outcomes from real KTP projects, including how they can support graduate career development and routes into industry.

 Why attend?

• Find out more about the scheme, eligibility criteria and the stages of the application process which allow companies and academics to explore an idea before committing time to a full application. With the support of the East of Scotland KTP Centre, the University of Edinburgh currently has a 100% success rate in applying for KTP funding!



• Companies:
  • Explore whether your challenge could become a KTP project.
  • Get introduced to the application support available.
  • Meet Easter Bush academics, the East of Scotland KTP Centre and other Roslin Innovation Centre companies.

• Academics:
  • Explore how your expertise could address company challenges.
  • Learn how KTPs support research impact and industry collaboration.
  • Understand the commitment, support and future opportunities involved.

• Meet potential collaborators, ask questions and discuss potential project ideas with the KTP team. All while enjoying some tea, coffee and sweet treats!

To attend, please register below.

To book, "Register as a Guest" or "Login" if you have a University of Edinburgh UUN. Successful registration will be confirmed via email. For registration assistance, please contact us on eievents@ei.ed.ac.uk.