Celebrating 50 Years of KTP

Date: Wednesday, 7th May 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Engineering and Innovation Centre, University of Central Lancashire, Preston,

PR1 2HE, EIC 317

Event Description:

Join us in celebrating 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and discover how this programme can accelerate your business's success! Whether you're a small business or charity looking to innovate or a large organisation seeking cutting-edge solutions, KTPs offer a pathway to growth, innovation, and exciting funding opportunities.

What to Expect:

· Keynote from Jonathan Abra, Innovate UK’s Regional Advisor: Explore five decades of KTP success stories and learn how this programme continues to transform businesses.

· Unlock Funding Opportunities: Get the latest information on funding options to start your KTP journey.

· Inspiring Success Stories: Hear from businesses that have succeeded through KTPs, sharing their journeys of innovation and growth.

· Tailored Guidance: Receive personalised advice from the university’s KTP team on how partnerships can work for your business's unique needs.

· Networking and Collaboration: Connect with industry leaders, academics, KTP experts to explore future opportunities.

Who Should Attend:

· Businesses of all sizes

· Anyone exploring funding options for business growth and innovation

· Charities

· R&D professionals

· University academics interested in collaborations

· Aspiring KTP Associates: If you're looking to kickstart a career working at the forefront of academia and industry, this is your chance to find out how a KTP Associate role can fast-track your professional development!

Refreshments: We will treat you to the University of Central Lancashire’s finest brews, cakes and pastries while you network and engage with the KTP community.

Parking: Free parking spaces will be allocated for attendees, so you won’t need to worry about finding a spot on the day!

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the history of KTPs and discover how they can propel your business forward!

Register today to secure your spot.

Host or Publisher University of Central Lancashire