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What is KTP?

KTP is a UK-wide programme to help businesses and organisations improve their competitiveness and/or productivity through the use of the knowledge, technology and skills that reside within academic institutions, namely: Cardiff University.

At the same time, KTP also helps to increase the business relevance of knowledge base research and teaching.

How does it work?

Funded by Government organisations led by the Technology Strategy Board, KTPs involve the forming of a partnership between a company (known as the company partner) and Cardiff University, enabling you to lead rewarding and ongoing collaborations with innovative businesses who require access to skills and expertise to help their company develop.

The Partnership also involves one or more recently qualified people (known as KTP Associates) to facilitate this transfer of skills and expertise.

As an academic supervisor, you will provide academic supervision to the Associate who works within the company on a project of strategic importance

KTPs can help you:

  • Apply your wealth of knowledge and expertise to important business problems
  • Develop business-relevant teaching materials
  • Gain a relevant and improved understanding of business requirements and operations