kevin knappett, british embassy, session 1

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!