Example of a successful UK Knowledge Transfer Scheme
Kevin Knappett Head, Science and Innovation British Embassy, Tokyo 10 January 2011
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - An effective mechanism
http://www.ktponline.org.uk/
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FAST FACTS - KTP •
Company Partner
– For every £1m of Government investment £4.25m increase in annual profits (pre-tax) Creation of 112 genuine new jobs – 214 company staff trained •
Benefits to the Associate
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>50% register for a higher degree >70% are offer employment by host firm post project
Benefits to the knowledge base – Business relevant teaching materials
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New research themes Publish high quality papers Contribute to RAE
Virtuous circle: Tax and re-investment back into Knowledge Base!