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Research and Enterprise

Celebrating 50 Years of KTP - A Legacy of Innovation and Collaboration

Few government programmes can claim a 50-year history of driving innovation and supporting businesses across the UK. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme is one of those rare success stories. Since its inception, KTP has supported over 14,000 projects, creating lasting impact for businesses and universities alike.

Written By

Jo Griffiths

Published on 24 Nov 2025

To put that into perspective: between 2010 and 2020, the programme invested £200 million in 2,000 projects, adding an incredible £2.3 billion to the UK economy. That’s not just impressive—it’s transformational. And the momentum continues, with over 300 new projects launched every year.

Leeds Beckett and KTP: A Partnership That Spans Decades

Leeds Beckett University has been part of this journey since around 1978, working on projects with iconic names such as Rowntree Mackintosh, Leeds Bradford Airport, and the Rugby Football League. Today, our involvement in KTP is stronger than ever. We maintain a portfolio of over 20 active projects, collaborating with a diverse range of organisations - primarily SMEs - across Yorkshire and beyond.

Jo Griffiths speaking in The Knowledge Exchange with a large screen showing the title of the event, Celebrating 50 Years of KTP — Jo Griffiths presenting at the LBU KTP@50 celebration event

Celebrating 50 Years of Impact

Last week marked the culmination of a series of 50th anniversary celebrations, showcasing the unique flavour of KTP at Leeds Beckett. If you haven’t already, check out our “50 Years, 50 Posts” LinkedIn campaign. For 50 days, we’ve highlighted the many faces of KTP - from the brilliant associates who deliver projects to the unsung heroes behind the scenes and the incredible diversity of our partnerships.

Richard Lamb (centre) with a group of LBU KTP associates in the Acre Room at Headingley Campus, where the associates are displaying posters of their work on the walls. — Our KTP Associates with KTP Programme Director, Richard Lamb, at our poster competition as part of the Festival of Research and Knowledge Exchange

A Week of Inspiration and Collaboration

We were delighted to welcome Richard Lamb, Programme Director, to Leeds Beckett for a series of events designed to showcase our strengths:

KTP Community of Practice: Sharing knowledge and best practice.
Site Visit to Abraham Moon & Co: A key project and partner driving innovation.
Our Festival of Research and Knowledge Exchange: Featuring Richard Lamb as a keynote speaker.

The celebrations also included a Round Table discussion at our KTP partner Northern Ballet’s headquarters, focusing on the future of KTP through the lens of West Yorkshire priorities. Representatives from West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Council, and Innovate UK joined us to explore how KTP aligns with the government’s Industrial Strategy and how we can continue to foster innovation and growth.

A group of colleagues sitting around a long table at Northern Ballet's premises, looking towards the camera — Colleagues at the KTP roundtable event at Northern Ballet

Ending on a High Note

We concluded with a vibrant celebratory event at The Knowledge Exchange, bringing together past, present, and future partners, associates, and academic colleagues. Highlights included:

A poster competition from KTP associates showcasing their projects.
Inspiring keynote speeches from KTP alumni Raj Kandola and Alex Boote.
Supportive remarks from PVC Professor Silke Machold.
Closing reflections from Richard Lamb.

KTP alumnus Raj Kandola presenting a talk about her KTP project between LBU and Amey, with a large crowd in front of her. — KTP alumnus Raj Kandola presenting at the celebration event

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate 50 years of KTP, we’re excited about what the next 50 will bring. At Leeds Beckett, we remain committed to driving innovation, supporting businesses, and creating impact through collaboration.

Jo Griffiths

Head of Funding Support & KTP / Knowledge Exchange

Jo Griffiths is Head of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Post Award within the Research and Enterprise Service. She oversees a dedicated team responsible for providing expert support and guidance for research and knowledge exchange initiatives throughout the institution.