This award recognises Partnerships that have demonstrated excellence in the application of engineering skills, interpreted in the broadest sense to recognise the continuing evolution of this field.

Criteria: Partnerships should demonstrate excellence in the application of science, technology, engineering or maths. The application of STEM expertise to business innovations must be clear: Contribution to the evolution of the field and the research interests of the academic team must also be showcased.

Eligibility: To be eligible for this award, your KTP project must have been completed and received an A or B grade from the KTP grading panel between 1st January 2021 and 12th of May 2022. Partnerships completing the Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership Award may also enter this award.

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This award recognises the partnership that has continued to demonstrate outstanding impact. By transforming the commercial outlook and accessing academic knowledge to deepen expertise, companies are able to expand their commercial capabilities and exploit market opportunities.  

Criteria: The business partner must demonstrate significant ongoing impact from their KTP and substantial and sustained transformation of the business resulting from the project.

Eligibility: To be eligible for this award, your KTP project must have been completed and received an A or B grade from the KTP grading panel by 31 December 2020.

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This award recognises the wider impacts of KTP – those projects which have delivered significant societal/social or environmental benefits.

Criteria: Partnerships should demonstrate the wider impact of their KTP, including projects that have delivered a societal, social, or environmental impact. Applications should showcase how they have contributed to making our world a better place. Demonstrating a positive impact on inclusion and diversity is expected.

Eligibility: To be eligible for this award, your KTP project must have been completed and received an A or B grade from the KTP grading panel between 1st January 2020 and 12th May 2022.

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This award is for Associates who have shown exceptional skills, above and beyond the normal expectations of a KTP Associate, in driving and delivering innovation strategy; demonstrating great teamwork and outstanding leadership potential.

Criteria: The application must showcase a KTP Associate who has shown exceptional skills, above and beyond normal expectations. Demonstrating excellence in the delivery of their innovation project, contributing to the commercial strategy, and project management and leadership.

Eligibility: The nominated individual: must be in post as a KTP Associate when the competition opens on the 19th April 2022; Must have completed both KTP Training Modules by the 19th April 2022; must be able to attend the Awards Ceremony on the 12th October 2022.

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The KTP Academic of the Year Award recognises the outstanding contribution made to KTP by a member of academic staff and the role that they have had in influencing the uptake of KTP throughout their institution.

Criteria: The application must showcase an academic who has demonstrated exceptional skills and commitment to knowledge translation, leadership, team building and mentoring. There must be demonstrable excellence in supporting the tasks, in the development of new capabilities in the business, and in supporting and inspiring the personal development and skills of the KTP Associate.

Eligibility: The nominated individual must be either the Academic Supervisor or the Lead Academic on your KTP Project: The KTP Partnership must be current when the competition opens on the 19th April 2022: The nominated academic must be able to attend the Awards ceremony on the 12th October 2022.

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