KTP Capacity Competition Building events

Want to find out more about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships from the people actually involved?

Over the next few weeks, there’s a packed programme of events all around the UK where you can find out more about KTP from the business innovators and academic experts engaged in these transformative partnerships.

From workshops to conferences, roadshows to speed-dating events, there are plenty of opportunities to come and hear how collaborating with a team from one of the UK’s world-class knowledge bases can accelerate innovation, drive growth, and create positive environmental or societal impact.

The list below includes all the details of events we have to date. This page will be constantly updated, so if there are any details missing, do check back for further updates.

Scotland

Previous events

University of St Andrews – Low Carbon Innovation event, 14th February 2023, 10am-1pm, Eden Campus, Guardbridge, KY16 OUS

University of Stirling – Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Roadshow, 21st February 2023, 9am-1pm, Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling, FK9 4LA

University of Dundee – Innovation Conversation: Building innovation capacity in your business, 28th February 2023, 12-2pm, Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce, Dundee, DD1 3JA

West of Scotland KTP Centre – KTP Images Exhibition and Networking Event, 13th March 2023, 4.30-7pm, Trades Hall, Glasgow, G1 1UH

Heriot-Watt University – Knowledge Exchange Networking Event, 14th March 2023, 9.30am-1.30pm, National Robotarium, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS. Please email for more details.

University of Aberdeen – Bridging the Gap: how partnering with the University of Aberdeen can help your business evolve, Wednesday 15th March 2023, 5-7.30pm, The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen, AB15 4YP

University of Dundee – Innovation Conversation: Building innovation capacity in your business, 30th March 2023, 12-2pm, Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6HF

Abertay University, Dundee, DD1 1HG. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

North East of England

Upcoming events

University of Bradford – AI for Bradford Business, 24th April 2023, 9am-2pm, Norcroft Centre, Bradford,

The University of Sheffield – KTP Regional Event: Awareness Raising, 25th April 2023, all day, Malmaison Leeds, LS1 4AG. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

Previous events

University of Sutherland – Forward-Thinking, Innovation and Collaboration: How KTP Can Help Your Business Evolve, 29th March 2023, 9-11.30am, Wearside View Social Space, Sunderland, SR6 0DD

Sheffield Hallam University – March 2023, Sheffield, S1 1WB. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

University of York – University of York and York St John University business-facing event. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

North West of England

Previous events

University of Chester – Creating Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at University of Chester, 9th March 2023, 11.30am-2pm, Riverside Innovation Centre, University of Chester, CH1 1SL

University of Leeds – KTP@Leeds Showcase, 24th March 2023, 10am-1pm, Nexus Lecture Theatre & Atrium

Edge Hill University – Connect To Grow: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, 30th March 2023, 8-10am, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, L39 4QP

Leeds Beckett – KTP Yorkshire regional event. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

University Of Central Lancashire – KTP Question Time event. Please email for further information.

East Midlands

Previous events

Bishop Grosseteste University – Supporting the Third Sector – Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), 2nd March 2023, 5.30-8pm, Longdales Road, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

University of Lincoln – Brewing Innovative Ideas Roadshow – KTP Roadshow, 7th, 8th and 9th March 2023, various locations in Greater Lincolnshire. Please email for more details.

University of Derby – Brewing Innovation – KTP Roadshow, 7th, 8th and 9th March, 9am-5pm, various locations, Derbyshire, DE22 1GB. Please email for more details.

Loughborough University – Innovative Ideas Roadshow, 7th-9th March, 9am – 3pm, Loughborough/Leicester/Coalville. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

Bishop Grosseteste University – Networking Breakfast to find out more about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, 28th March 2023, 7.45-9am, Longdales Road, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

University of Northampton – Bringing KTP to Business Doorstep & Brewing Innovation Roadshow tour. Please email for more details.

West Midlands

Previous events

Staffordshire University – KTP Roadshows: Burton, 21st February 2023, 12-2pm, Branston Golf Club, Burton, DE14 3DP

Staffordshire University – KTP Roadshows: Lichfield, 1st March 2023, 9.30-11.30am, The George Hotel, Lichfield, WS13 6PR

Staffordshire University – KTP Roadshows: Cannock, 7th March 2023, 9.30-11.30am, Oak Farm Hotel, Cannock, WS11 1SB

Staffordshire University – KTP Roadshows: Stafford, 9th March 2023, 9.30-11.30am, Aston Marina, ST15 8QU

University Centre Shrewsbury – Creating Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at University Centre Shrewsbury, 15th March 2023, 12-2pm, Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ

Keele University – Innovation Support Focus Groups, Keele, ST5 5BG. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

East of England

Previous events

The Open University – An introduction to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) – empowering you to transform and grow your business, 9th March 2023, 10am-2pm, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA. Please email for more details.

University of Suffolk – Collaborate to Innovate, 22nd March 2023, 10am-2.30pm, The Hold, Ipswich, IP4 1LN

University of Bedfordshire – Accelerate your Route to Innovation with Innovate UK, 28th March 2023, 9.30am-2pm, University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury Campus, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 8LE

London

Previous events

Goldsmiths’ College – Creating Impactful KTPs, 23rd February 2023, 10am-1pm, The Goldsmiths’ Centre, London, EC1M 5AD

The University of West London – (Ealing Business Expo) KTP Application Sprint and Strategy Statement Launch, 8th March 2023, 2-3.30pm, The University of West London, Weston Hall, Ealing, W5 5RF

Royal Holloway, University of London – Knowledge Transfer Partnerships: What’s in it for me?, 13th March 2023, 1-5pm, Royal Holloway, Egham, TW20 0EX. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

University of Roehampton – Collaborate to Innovate: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, 14th March 2023, 4.30-7.30pm, University of Roehampton, London, SW15 5PH

King’s College London – Bridging the gap between academia and industry, 17th March 2023, 11am – 5pm Great Hall, Strand Campus, London WC2R 2LS. Please email for more details.

LAMDA – Hustle II, London, W14 9DA. Please email for more details.

London Metropolitan University – Accelerator, 35 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London, E2 8AA. Please email for more details.

UAL Creative Computing Institute – The Hub at Eagle Wharf, Bonar Road, London, SE15

South East of England

Previous events

University of Southampton – KTP for the New Forest Business Partnership, 28th February 2023, 10.30am-1.30pm, Balmer Lawn Hotel, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZB. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

University for the Creative Arts – South East Creative Growth CG1/Surrey, Business and Innovation Summit, 1st March 2023, 10am-3pm, UCA Film and Media Building, Farnham, GU9 7DS. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

University of Southampton – Maritime UK Solent / KTP with University of Southampton, 3rd March 2023, 12-3.30pm, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ

University of Southampton – Healthcare Innovation Sandbox: Building Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, 7th March 2023, 5.30-8.30pm, Axis Centre Southampton Science Park, SO16 7NP

University of Portsmouth – Grants to drive Innovation & Growth – Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector, 21st March 2023, 2-5pm, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 3DE

University of Portsmouth – Grants to fast-track Innovation & Growth – Space Sector, 29th March 2023, 12.30-4.30pm, John Pounds Centre, 23 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HN

Canterbury Christ Church University – Boost Your Business with Canterbury Christ Church University, 30th March 2023, 5.30-9pm, Verena Holmes Building, Canterbury, CT1 1QU. Please email for more details.

University of Southampton – Grow your Business through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), 31st March 2023, 12.30-3.30pm, John Hansard Gallery, Southampton, SO14 7DU

University of Reading – Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, Berkshire Growth Hub. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

South West of England

Previous events

University of Gloucestershire – KTP Roadshow, 16th February 2023, 8.30-10am, Cheltenham Growth Hub, Cheltenham, GL50 3FF

Hartpury University – KTPs with Hartpury University, 28th February 2023, 10-11.30am, Online

Bath Spa University – Creative, Cultural and Heritage Sandpit, 16th March 2023, 11am-1pm, The Studio, Palace Yard Mews, Bath, BA1 2NH. Please email for more details.

Bath Spa University – Cyber and Data Security Sandpit, 20th March 2023, 11am-1pm, Business Cyber Centre, Chippenham, SN15 1BN. Please email for more details.

University of Plymouth – Profile, Prospects, Positioning, Product Development, Promotion: The 5 x Ps to unlocking your KTP market, 21st March 2023, 1-3.30pm, Online

University of Bath – Ignite+ KTP Engagement Event, 23rd March 2023, 9.30am-1pm, Doubletree by Hilton Bath, Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BJ

University of Gloucestershire – Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) Roadshow, 23rd March 2023, 11.30am-1.30pm, The Growth Hub, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, GL2 9HW

The National Trust – KTP Open for All Session, 24th March 2023, 11.30am-12.30pm, Online

University of Bristol – Bristol Third Sector Innovation Forum, 24th March 2023, 12-4.30pm, St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR

University of Gloucestershire – KTP Roadshow, 30th March 2023, 10am-12.30pm, Cirencester Growth Hub, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JR

Wales

Upcoming events

Prifysgol Aberystwyth University – KTP engagement showcase, 28th April 2023, 11am-2pm, AberInnovation, Plas Gogerddan, Penrhyncoch, SY23 3EE. Please email for more details.

Previous events

Cardiff University – KTP Capacity Building Event, 8th March 2023, 10am-12pm

Cardiff Metropolitan University – Sparking Collaboration between Businesses & Universities, 14th March 2023, 9am-12pm, Village Hotel, Cardiff, CF14 7EF

University of South Wales – Business & KTP Engagement Showcase, 14th March 2023, 9.30am-12.30pm, The Village Hotel, Cardiff, CF14 7EF, Wales. For more information we suggest contacting the relevant university KTP office, details of which can be found here.

Wrexham Glyndwr University (WGU) – Showcasing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), 31st March 2023, 9.45am-1pm, The Quay Hotel, Deganwy Quay

Northern Ireland

Previous events

Queen’s University Belfast – NI KTP Innovation Showcase, 12th January 2023, 9am-2.30pm, The Dunadry Hotel, Templepatrick, BT41 2HA, Northern Ireland