Applicant briefing for Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) R6

UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for up to £35k per proejct to fund innovation projects with businesses.
When

19/05/2026 14.00 - 15.00
Location

Online

Recording and slides now available

UK Accelerated Knowledge Transfer was launched to create these intensive collaborations that impart knowledge and help businesses to:

  • identify innovation blockers
  • evaluate an innovation concept
  • find solutions to immediate and long-term challenges
  • accelerate new thinking and processes
  • develop new business models and expand capacity

This webinar is an applicant briefing for the Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) R6 competition, which is open to applications from 26 May to 15 July 2026. Read more about the available funding here.

This applicant briefing will cover:

  • Key dates
  • Competition Summary and Scope
  • Eligibility
  • Innovation Funding Service (IFS)
  • Application and Assessment

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible for all.

If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.

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This Event is part of 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.

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