Achievements and Outcomes - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 1,083 total projects – April 2011 Since then: 434 projects completed 222 offer letters issued for classic KTPs 845 total projects – March 2012 KTP across the UK The following map provides a useful visual breakdown of projects throughout the UK and shows how the numbers and distribution of projects has remained broadly consistent. Size of portfolio Following a peak in 2010 of 1,200 classic KTP projects, prior to the spending review, the size of the portfolio has continued to decrease over 2011-12, bringing the portfolio down to a revised target of around 800 classic projects by the end of the year as shown in figure 1. Funding commitment Funding levels remained high, reflecting the positive level of commitment to KTPs already in existence from our funders. Funders spent a total of £32m in the year in terms of grant expenditure and committed a further £17m to new partnerships approved in the period 2011-12. Exceeding expectations A total of 428 partnerships were completed in the year. Upon completion, the partnerships must submit a final report which is graded by an independent KTP assessor panel. To be awarded the highest grade, a partnership must have achieved the required outcomes (detailed in their final report) as well as demonstrating that Key March 2011 March 2012 Scotland 10% 12% Northern Ireland 5% 6% South West 9% 8% North West 10% 10% West Midlands 11% 10% Wales 7% 8% England 78% 74% North East 5% 6% Yorkshire & the Humber 9% 10% East Midlands 7% 7% 5% 3% London 8% 7% East South East 14% 13% 06 | Technology Strategy Board
Achievements and Outcomes | Impact Report 2011-12 they have exceeded the original objectives of the project for all three partners. Of the partnerships whose final reports were graded by year end, 54% were graded as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very good’ (grades A and B). This figure is slightly higher compared to the previous year (52%), and is consistent with the five year average of 55%. This demonstrates that the majority of KTPs continue to deliver above and beyond the original project expectations – a very positive overall outcome for the KTP programme as a whole. Ongoing relationships A key aspect of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is supporting the development of ongoing collaboration between UK business and the UK knowledge base. In 2011-12, 78% of partnerships completing a final report confirmed they had plans for further collaboration as an outcome of their KTP. Given the success rate of these KTP collaborations, which this report helps to demonstrate, this makes for a very positive prognosis for the KTP programme and the real differences it can make going forwards. Figure 1: Total KTP project numbers from 2009-10 to 2011-12 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Apr-09 May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr-10 Number of live classic KTP projects Annual rolling number of shorter KTPs Number of live classic KTP projects + rolling number of shorter KTPs May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr-11 May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Technology Strategy Board | 07
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