The KTP programme helps companies from a wide range of sectors to benefit from world-class innovation, fostering collaboration between businesses, academic institutions, and researchers to enhance business competitiveness through improved knowledge, technology, and skills.
Aston University is a sector-leading KTP provider and an active participant since the scheme's inception, contributing significantly to its development. With 80% of its completed projects rated as very good or outstanding by Innovate UK, Aston is a leading provider in the KTP programme.
Funded by Innovate UK, KTPs are a powerful way of reaping the real-world benefits of cutting-edge knowledge, that have a lasting, positive impact on all involved.
By 2030 we aim to lead in science and technology innovation, spearheading socio-economic transformation in our city and region. At the forefront of this vision is our KTP programme, renowned for setting national standards.
By uniting top academic talent with industry, we drive unparalleled innovation, enhances performance, and achieve huge results. Companies collaborating with us through KTP experience an average ROI of 1,107%, underscoring our commitment to practical, impactful research.
This commitment is reflected in our consistent top rankings for project quality and portfolio size, with 80% of completed projects receiving high accolades from Innovate UK.
We have enabled machines to talk to each other and shop floor staff in real time, resulting in a 15% growth in company turnover.
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We created an intelligent design process for furnaces and ancillary equipment, reducing design lead times from 8 weeks to 1 day.
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We developed a smart production line using robots, which increased the manufacturing process 10 fold.
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