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 | 4 February 2026 | 27 April 2026 |
| KTP round one, 2026 to 2027 | 2 February 2026 | 1 April 2026 | TBC |
| KTP round two, 2026 to 2027 | 6 April 2026 | 24 June 2026 | TBC |
| KTP round three, 2026 to 2027 | 29 June 2026 | 16 September 2026 | TBC |
| KTP round four, 2026 to 2027 | 21 September 2026 | 18 November 2026 | TBC |
| KTP round five, 2026 to 2027 | 23 November 2026 | 3 February 2027 | TBC |
All dates are subject to change. All competitions are listed on the Innovation Funding Service.