Knowledge Transfer Partnership guidance - Innovate UK

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Dates and deadlines for KTP applicants

The KTP programme runs continuously throughout the year. The table below contains the list of current open and close dates for KTP competitions, including classic KTP, management KTP and public sector KTP.

If your application is successful, applicants are required to attend the successful applicants workshop.

Funding round Open date Close date Successful applicants workshop
KTP round four, 2025 to 2026 27 October 2025 26 November 2025 23 February 2026
KTP round five, 2025 to 2026 1 December 2025 6 February 2026 27 April 2026

All dates are subject to change. All competitions are listed on the Innovation Funding Service.

Last updated: 27 October 2025

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