Knowledge Transfer

Could your business benefit from the knowledge to be found in the Department of Engineering Materials?

Overview

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships enable you to work with members of our Department to bring our knowledge and expertise to your business. The government will fund part of the cost of working with the Department in a partnership that has the potential to significantly increase your profitability

Designed to help you access expertise and bring it into your business you work in partnership with our academics to define your project and to recruit someone with the expertise and qualifications to carry it out.

Apart from increasing your profitability your business will acquire new knowledge and expertise; your KTP Associate will gain business-based experience and personal and professional development opportunities; and the University will enhance the business relevance of its research and teaching.

Who can take part?

Businesses of all sizes and most industries and commercial sectors can take part.

What type of projects can be conducted?

Experts in our department can help you to increase your profitability by:

• improving existing products
• developing new products
• streamlining a manufacturing process

Where can I find out more?

For further information please visit the dti website or contact our Industrial Liaison Consultant Dr Fred Dobson

email : f.dobson@sheffield.ac.uk