Knowledge Exchange Networking Event - the Role of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Heriot-Watt University’s Business Development team invites you to learn how research can create impact through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and their benefits for businesses and researchers.

Brief presentations will be given by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) and East of Scotland KTP Centre, which shall provide background to the program.

We are delighted to welcome our guest speaker Tim Finnigan, Chief Scientific Advisor Quorn foods. There will also be plenty of networking opportunities, case study examples and an audience of researchers and businesses & knowledge transfer enthusiasts to engage with.

Refreshments will be available before and during the event, and lunch shall be provided.

Who is it for?

- Businesses engaged in R&D, or thinking about doing so

- University academic staff

- Professional support staff

Agenda

9.30 – Registration & Networking

10.00 – Welcome to KTP Roadshow

10.15 – Summary on the KTP Programme (Jim Berryman, Knowledge Transfer Adviser KTN and Judy Brown, East of Scotland KTP Manager)

10.45 – Tea & Coffee Break

11.15 – Guest speaker Tim Finnigan

11.45 – Case study

12.45 – Lunch and Close

Please register by Tuesday 7 March 2023.