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Overview
KTPs offer graduates and post-graduates a valuable entry into careers, giving them the unique opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, working on challenging projects that are central to a business’s strategic development. The Associate ‘owns’ the project, giving them beneficial experience and equipping them with practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and industry insights. The exposure to advanced research and technology, along with the guidance of leading academic and ambitious businesses, enables Associates to develop a diverse skill set that sets them apart from their peers. Many KTP Associates go on to secure permanent positions within the partner company after completing the project, rewarding them with stable career prospects.
How can a KTP benefit you and your future career?
You will receive expert support from Lancaster University's KTP service team and a dedicated advisor from Innovate UK Business Connect.
Valuable experience
Work closely with an ambitious company, gaining real-world experience and managing your own strategic project.
Opportunities
Develop leadership, project management, and commercialisation skills, with mentoring from academia, industry and an Innovate UK Business Connect KTP Adviser.
Salary
Competitive salary and £2,000 annual personal training budget, with access to certified innovation courses.
Qualification
Opportunity to gain a professional qualification or higher degree while working.
Impact
Strengthened applied research and technical skills, contributing to impactful business innovation.
Career
Enhanced career prospects, including accelerated progression and potential employment with the company partner post-project.
Lancaster KTP Associate vacancies are advertised on our job vacancies page and on the Innovate UK KTP website.
Associate Experience
“The KTP was extremely beneficial for me. I was made responsible for most stages of several complex engineering projects, taking them from concept through to installation on customer vehicles. I also appreciated the opportunity to take part in training and development as part of the KTP. Doing the KTP Associate role at Atkinson Vos helped me to consider the direction I would like my career to go in. KTP is a great programme and I will recommend it to others.”
Laurie Kent, KTP Associate, Atkinson Vos