Innovate UK
[IUK] Knowledge Transfer Partnership: 2026 to 2027 Round 4
Included in GrantPartner*
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships fund collaborative innovation projects between businesses and universities to deliver strategic change, develop new products or processes, and build capability.
Award
Max. 68 awards (individual amount TBC)
Collaborative
Next deadline
Closes: 27 January 2027
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What it funds
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships fund collaborative innovation projects between businesses and universities to deliver strategic change, develop new products or processes, and build capability.
Who it suits
Businesses partnering with a university (or other knowledge base) via a Knowledge Transfer Partnership.
- Any sector
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
Award bandMax. 68 awards (individual amount TBC)
FunderInnovate UK
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadline27 January 2027
Key sectors
Any sector
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