Loughborough University 50th Anniversary of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Loughborough University is delighted to invite you to a special event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) programme and the official relaunch of KTP here at Loughborough on Thursday 4th September 2025 from 08:45am with a formal start at 10:00am and closing at 12:00 noon for a celebratory networking lunch finale. This special event will bring together senior leaders from Innovate UK and the University, academics, public and private sector organisations, and KTP Associates to celebrate the impact of KTPs and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
The event venue is Loughborough University Stadium, LE11 3QF
Why Attend?
Connect and Collaborate
Meet senior leaders from Innovate UK, the University, and across sectors. Build new relationships and discover how you can get involved in future KTPs.
Stay Ahead
Hear directly from Innovate UK experts about the latest support and funding opportunities for innovation and growth.
Celebrate Success
Be part of the celebration as we mark five decades of KTP impact - featuring live case studies, and a KTP poster showcase.
Event Highlights
- Keynote: Professor Karen Coopman, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation
- Guest Speakers: Richard Lamb, Innovate UK Programme Manager for KTPs & James Silverward, Innovate UK Regional Manager for East Midlands
- Panel Discussion: Insights from KTP partners and associates
- Poster Showcase by LU KTP Associates: Celebrating 50 years of innovation
- Funding & Innovation Support: Kamran Hussein, Innovate UK Business Connect & Chris Woodward, Innovate UK Business Growth
- From KTP Associate to Academic: A Journey of Innovation and Impact
- Networking & Collaboration Opportunities
More details and agenda to follow. Please note – arrival will be from 08:45am.
To register for this event, please complete the form here by Monday 18th August.
We look forward to welcoming you to Loughborough University, in the meantime, if you have any questions, please email [email protected]
