Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)

Queen's University Belfast is delighted to invite you to 50 Years of KTP, a celebratory event marking five decades of Innovate UK’s flagship Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme.
 
For 50 years, KTP has connected businesses and academics to make the UK more productive, competitive, and profitable. Register below to celebrate this significant milestone and reflect on the transformative impact of the KTP programme.
 
Event Details:
 
Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Time: 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Venue: The Great Hall, Queen’s University Belfast, University Road, BT7 1NN
 
Chaired by: Wendy Austin MBE
 
Hear from Inspiring Speakers:
 
•    Professor Archie Clements, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research & Enterprise, will reflect on Queen’s University Belfast’s contributions to innovation through KTP.
 
•    Vicky Kell, Director of Innovation at Invest NI, will discuss how KTP has been a critical ingredient for innovation in Northern Ireland.
 
•    Richard Lamb, Innovation Lead at Innovate UK, will share insights on 50 years of KTP’s impact across the UK.
 
•    Industry Leaders and Academics, including representatives from Navico Group and Queen’s University Belfast, will share their KTP journeys and how these partnerships have driven business growth and innovation.
 
Who Should Attend?
 
Business leaders and private sector professionals with an interest in productivity and innovation in all industry sectors.
 
REGISTER HERE
 
About KTP at Queen’s University Belfast:
Since its launch in 1975, the KTP programme has supported over 14,000 transformative projects across the UK and generated billions to the economy. Queen’s University Belfast is a leading KTP academic partner and the recipient of 25 national KTP awards. With an established track record of over 450 collaborative partnerships, delivering impactful outcomes for our industry partners, we are always eager to engage with new organisations, fresh ideas, and adopt innovative approaches.