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The Knowledge Transfer Partnership at the University of Brighton

The University of Brighton Collaborative Training Centre run KTPs – it is our mission to provide business and the university with the means to mutually benefit from the transfer of knowledge and expertise through partnerships and training

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a partnership between a company, university and a graduate. The company benefits from a highly qualified graduate working as part of the company for two years, to bring a strategic change to the business. They are supported by a team of experts – professors, senior lecturers and researchers, who bring technical expertise, research and innovation to the company.

The graduate (Associate) is employed by the university on a two year contract, but spends the majority of their time working in the company as part of the company.

For businesses, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships mean:

The University of Brighton has a broad range of specialists including the areas of engineering, I.T., pharmacy, business and marketing, environment and land remediation, building and product design and innovation. The University of Brighton has the professional and technical expertise to help companies to develop their business, including

• Refining existing products, or designing new products
• Opening new markets, for new or existing products
• Improving business, marketing or manufacturing systems
• Cutting costs and waste to run the business more efficiently

For graduates, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships mean:

• career development
• implementing strategic projects in a real business situation
• responsibility
• the opportunity to develop a portfolio of technical and business skills

The Collaborative Training Centre supports the development of businesses across the South East. Our web site provides information for businesses and graduates who are interested in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. Our case study , KTP FAQs and current and recent KTP programmes pages provide more detailed information about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.