Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

We have a strong history of working in partnership with industry and delivering successful outcomes to businesses.

Bringing together the worlds of research and business for 45 years, KTPs expand capability and foster a culture of innovation. 

They increase the profitability of innovative businesses and deliver on-the-job professional development for researchers to enhance their commercial and specialist skills. We have been involved in KTP since the beginning of the programme and have had over 130 successful projects – in disciplines across all of our colleges.

What is a KTP?

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 participants. Our focus on research with practical and tangible applications allows us to effectively build on the knowledge, technology and skills that the university has to offer.

KTP for your business

KTP for your business

We help businesses capitalise on our research by embedding expertise and unlocking access to our specialist resources

KTP for our academics

KTP for our academics

Develop business-relevant teaching and research while generating material for publication and producing evidence for investment

Becoming a KTP Associate

Becoming a KTP Associate

Apply your academic knowledge to a real-world commercial project that will enhance your skills and career prospects

Learn about our projects

Learn about our projects

View some of our current KTP projects and discover how we can help your business to improve competitiveness

We're sector leaders for KTP

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Companies engaging with our KTP team see an average return on investment of 1,107%.We're a leading KTP provider and one of the most active in the country, ranking 2nd in terms of volume.

We deliver successful KTPs, with 80% of our completed projects being graded as very good or outstanding by Innovate UK.

We are sector leaders for the quality of our KTP applications.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at Aston University

Find out how a KTP can help your business innovate, compete in new markets and increase profitability

Dr George Vogiatzis, supported by Dr Diego Faria, is leading the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Aurrigo (part of the RDM Group), to develop and implement a sophisticated machine vision solution for autonomous vehicles in low-speed environments.

Aston University’s world-leading optometry scholar Professor James Wolffsohn led the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Rayner Intraocular Lenses, to develop next-gen lenses that will give patients a high-quality full range of vision without the need to use spectacles. Professor Wolffsohn was supported by Professor Leon Davies.

Dr Carl Senior is leading the Aston University team that includes Professor Adrian Burgess and Dr Sylvia Wong working with Cognition. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) will make the company the first UK marketing agency to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns through electroencephalography (EEG) technology.

Dr Antonio Fratini was supported by Dr Patrick Geoghegan on the second successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Optimec to improve the calibration processes of the is830, a state-of-the-art instrument created to measure contact lenses during the first KTP.

Dr Qingchun Yuan and Dr Zhentao Wu worked with steel etching company Qualitetch Components Ltd through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). The KTP developed a novel membrane filtration system to eradicate contamination and increase productivity.

Professor Roslyn Bill and Dr Alan Goddard are working with biotechnology company Biocleave Limited through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). The KTP will develop the company’s capacity to express and purify membrane proteins to explore new market opportunities.

Professor Ben Clegg led the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with automotive firm Metal Assemblies to improve company operations using industry 4.0 tools. Professor Clegg was supported by Dr Donato Masi.

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KTP News and Announcements

Aston University and Legrand Care partner to transform at-home monitoring to prevent falls and other incidents

Aston University and Legrand Care partner to transform at-home monitoring to prevent falls and other incidents

Aston University has entered a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with global telecare provider Legrand Care to develop a blueprint for the world’s first-to-market predictive assisted-living system.

Aston University teams up with technology company to create AI-powered cyber security assessment

Aston University teams up with technology company to create AI-powered cyber security assessment

Aston University is collaborating with Midlands based technology company Intercity through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to create an innovative AI tool able to assess businesses’ cybersecurity and resilience.

Aston University partners with Ashley Community and Housing Ltd to transform refugee integration services

Aston University partners with Ashley Community and Housing Ltd to transform refugee integration services

Aston University has entered a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with social enterprise Ashley Community and Housing Ltd to develop innovative ways to measure their impact on the life-journeys of refugees and migrants.

Aston University partnership will create disruptive technology to transform road and traffic monitoring

Aston University partnership will create disruptive technology to transform road and traffic monitoring

Aston University has entered a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with transport consultancy Smart Transport Hub, to develop technology to improve UK roads, resulting in reduced emissions and fewer accidents.