The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) helps businesses get the best out of creativity, ideas and the latest discoveries, to strengthen the UK economy and improve people’s lives. 

KTN is a network partner of Innovate UK.

KTN links new ideas and opportunities with expertise, markets and finance through their network of businesses, universities, funders and investors. From agri-food to autonomous systems and from energy to design, KTN combines in-depth knowledge in all sectors with the ability to cross boundaries.

The Knowledge Transfer Network specialises in cross-sector collaboration and their team of innovation experts can connect you to their network of business, academics and other innovation support providers. Their innovation specialists can personally meet or talk with your company to map out your needs and capabilities and to make introductions. They host thematic cross-sector events across the UK that you can attend to build connections. They can send you bespoke news and digital content. 

They are here to deliver UK economic growth. They are interested in working with UK business who have the potential to grow though their innovations –and who therefore have the potential to grow the UK economy with their success.

They are grant funded by Innovate UK for whom they are a network partner. For every £1 of Grant funding, £50 of value is created within business projects after 5 years.