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Knowledge transfer partnerships
Our experience and understanding of the forces transforming industry, places and markets make us an ideal partner for organisations facing disruptive change.
We have a long track record of supporting a wide range of organisations through prestigious knowledge transfer partnerships.
What is a knowledge transfer partnership?
Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) help businesses, not-for-profits and charities to work with university research teams on innovative projects.
A suitably-qualified graduate will lead the project with support from experienced academics and researchers.
Organisations of all sizes, from all sectors, can take part. Projects typically last between one and three years, and are part-funded by Innovate UK. Costs start at around £35,000.
The scheme has helped more than 14,000 businesses over the last 45+ years.
Apply for a KTP with Manchester Met
We are happy to discuss opportunities for partnerships at anytime during the year.
If we can support a project, we’ll work with you to apply to Innovate UK for funding.
Innovate UK publishes a full list of eligibility rules and application deadlines.
Organisations we've helped
Vivobare Foot
This UK-based small business aims to develop shoes that are good for feet and the environment. Our partnership is helping them switch to 3D printing, with improved strategic management, high-productivity supply chains, and efficient, sustainable manufacturing processes. The business is becoming a data-driven, better-connected organisation, with an upskilled workforce, greater resilience and the in-house capabilities to drive growth.
Our partnership with Manchester Met will be the first of its kind in the UK, demonstrating how to realise a fully connected digital, 3D printed supply chain in the footwear sector.
Our partnership with Manchester Met will be the first of its kind in the UK, demonstrating how to realise a fully connected digital, 3D printed supply chain in the footwear sector.
KTP partners
Anderson Board
We are helping this high-performing business make a strategic change to its management capabilities and culture. Its new direction is improving its operational agility and core market performance, as well as enabling it to exploit supply chain and market expansion opportunities.
Breathe Technologies
The company is a systems integrator and warehouse solutions provider, which sells integrated material handling solutions to retail, e-commerce, parcel/post, and fast-moving consumer goods organisations. We are helping to identify and segment their market, develop value propositions, and ensure they have the right business model to compete in their chosen markets.
Brodericks
We are helping this UK vending machine firm to use artificial intelligence and advances in business operations to create a network of smart machines selling hot and cold food and drink. It aims to become the outright market leader, both in terms of market share and its reputation for innovation.
Deluxe Beds
A family-run business, this well-known bedding manufacturer is developing its first dedicated human resources function. Our partnership will help them manage and lead strategic, organisational and cultural change, enhancing business performance while improving their diversity and culture.
Dunsters Farm
Dunsters Farm is a third generation, family-run distributor, supplying food and drink to healthcare, education, and hospitality businesses in northern England. We are helping them to develop and embed a strategic management capability and improve digital and people skills. By sharing the latest best practices, our experienced academic team is helping transform company operations and boost performance, productivity and growth.
F Parkinson
We are helping this construction firm in northern England develop a new management strategy. It aims to become more dynamic and flexible, able to create greater value for itself and its stakeholders across the construction sector.
RASIC
RASIC is a leading technology company in the rail sector, which helps industry bodies exploit research and development opportunities to improve passenger experiences. Our partnership is helping them become a digitally-centred and agile organisation that can successfully offer multiple products internationally.
Russell IPM
This manufacturer develops and sells pheromone-based products, traps and insect attractants. We are helping it create a scalable digital platform to enable rapid growth. The company is moving from a fragmented, paper-based set up to an optimised information system that will help manage multi-site operations, deliver higher productivity and improve asset use.
Shapemaster
Shapemaster is a leading UK manufacturer of power-assisted exercise equipment for the over-55s. We are helping them prepare for a global rebranding and strategic expansion, as well as developing their multi-disciplinary management capabilities and succession planning.
The Flava People (TFP)
TFP manage food and flavour launches for business clients, and have developed more than 20,000 products. We are helping them set up a science-based, agile product development process with the goal of building the company’s reputation, winning new contracts and increasing income. Their new consultancy capability will enable them to offer a full product development service - taking new products from initial concept to launch.
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For more information or to discuss an opportunity you can contact Dr Iain Reid.