Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards 2025
Join us in Manchester to mark 50 years of KTP where we will showcase the outstanding partnerships of today and reflect on the programme’s legacy in shaping the future of UK innovation.
About the Innovate UK KTP Awards 2025
For 50 years, the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme has been connecting businesses with academic expertise to drive innovation, boost productivity, and create real-world impact. As we celebrate this milestone, the Innovate UK KTP Awards 2025 will honour the exceptional people and partnerships that continue to make KTP a success. This year’s awards ceremony will take place in Manchester as part of the KTP Practitioner Conference and KTP at 50 celebrations. The hybrid event will welcome both in-person and virtual attendees, recognising the brightest talent and most transformative projects within the KTP community. The awards will celebrate the achievements of KTP Associates, Businesses, and Academic teams who are leading innovation through the programme, across the following categories:
- Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership Award
- Technical Excellence Award
- The Changing the World Award
- The Business Transformation Award
- Future Leader Award
- KTP Academic of the Year Award
- Best Knowledge Base KTP Support Team Award
- Best African Agriculture KTP Project Award
As we mark 50 years of KTP, this year’s awards will not only showcase the outstanding partnerships of today but also reflect on the programme’s legacy in shaping the future of UK innovation.
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
For over 45 years Knowledge Transfer Partnerships have been helping businesses innovate for growth by accessing the UK’s world-leading knowledge base.