KTP Awards

The Annual KTP Awards

The annual Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards celebrate the people and partnerships driving the UK’s longest-running knowledge transfer programme.

About the Awards

These awards highlight outstanding achievements across categories such as Best KTP, Technical Excellence, Best Management, Business Impact and Transformation, Future Leaders, Academic of the Year, and more.

With over 800 inspiring collaborations happening each year, the awards represent just a glimpse of the innovative projects shaping the future of UK innovation.

What to expect

In addition to the prestigious KTP Awards Ceremony, the day will be filled with engaging activities celebrating the outstanding achievements of graduates, universities, and businesses that are spearheading innovation across the UK through the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme.

Event highlights include:

  • Business Showcase: Explore the top KTP Projects of 2024 from 2-4pm
  • KTP Awards Ceremony: Celebrate the winners and their accomplishments from 4-6pm
  • Street Food, Networking & Best Poster Award: Enjoy delicious food, connect with fellow attendees, and witness the presentation of the Best Poster Award from 6-8pm

Shortlisted finalists

Those who have been shortlisted are invited to attend the award ceremony at the Vox in Birmingham on 27 November, where the winners will be announced. Watch the livestream of the event below, or check out highlights from the 2023 Awards here.

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