A 24-month KTP with Groundwork Northern Ireland (Belfast) and Professor John Barry and Dr Amanda Slevin of the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (value £198k) will help communities get involved in climate action by building knowledge into the delivery of services, supporting sustainability and the UK’s environmental goals.

A 30-month KTP with Parkhood (UK) Ltd (Belfast) and Dr Tara Brooks and Dr Faris Elghaish of the School of Natural and Built Environment (value £258k) will embed advanced BIM, AI, GIS, and generative design tools into landscape architecture, boosting efficiency and setting the firm apart as leaders in digital landscape design.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships have been supporting UK businesses innovate and grow for over 50 years. 

KTPs are funded by UKRI through Innovate UK with the support of co-funders, including the Scottish Funding Council, Welsh Government, Invest Northern Ireland, Defra and BEIS. Innovate UK manages the KTP programme and facilitates its delivery through a range of partners including Innovate UK Business Connect, Knowledge Bases and Businesses. Each partner plays a specific role in the support and delivery of the programme.

If you have an innovative idea for your business but do not have the in-house expertise, get in touch with us to discuss whether a KTP could help take it forward at ktp@qub.ac.uk to arrange a call.