infrastructure seminar | how the ktn can help | jenni mcdonnell
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How can the Knowledge Transfer Network help?Jenni McDonnell, KTN
28th July 2016
IntroducingThe Knowledge Transfer Network
ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
What we do• KTN is the UK’s innovation network. It brings together
businesses, entrepreneurs, academics and funders to develop new products, processes and services
• We help business to grow the economy and improve people’s lives by capturing maximum value from innovative ideas, scientific research and creativity
Funding
Influencing
Connecting
Navigating
Supporting
Our Services
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We share with applicants tips on how to write a successful proposal
http://horizons.innovateuk.org
UK Funding Landscape
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Open Programme• Open, £15m for any theme from any sector. This enables
businesses to address high-growth opportunities when their concept or idea might not fit one of the Innovate UK sectors
Women in Innovation• InnovateUK is looking for 12 female entrepreneurs who will be
offered a tailored package of support plus 4 of the women will also receive £50,000 investment
Manufacturing and Materials• Open, £15m to stimulate and broaden innovation in
manufacturing and materials sector.
UK Funding Landscape
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Energy Catalyst Round 4• Open, £19m for projects that solve the energy tri-lemma and have
applications in Sub Saharan Africa and Central Asia.
Information on all these competitions can be found at
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/innovation-grants-for-business-apply-for-funding
How to connect with us
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Our contacts
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Built [email protected] Urban Systems (water, waste, resource efficiency)