The annual, Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards are a significant event in the KTP calendar, celebrating the remarkable achievements of KTP Associates, cutting-edge innovation, and successful industry partnerships across the UK. Despite a highly competitive pool of nominations, we are honoured to have been shortlisted in the following categories:

• Best KTP Support Team
• Best KTP Promotional Video
• Academic of the Year: Dr. Tara Brooks
• Future Leader: Una Barrett

Best KTP Support Team: Our team's dedication to facilitating knowledge transfer and driving innovation has led to significant achievements for both our industry and academic partners, and KTP Associates. 

Best KTP Promotional Video: We are proud to have our promotional video recognised for its creative and impactful storytelling. It effectively communicates the value of KTPs in fostering innovation, promoting growth, and generating real-world impact.

Academic of the Year: Dr. Tara Brooks has been pivotal in driving the success of many of our partnerships, demonstrating outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication. Dr. Brooks’ expertise and commitment to building strong relationships between academia and industry has led to groundbreaking innovations and significant advancements in various fields. 

Future Leader: Una Barrett, KTP Associate with Felix O'Hare, exemplifies remarkable potential and steadfast commitment to advancing sustainability, not only in her partner company, but across the entire construction industry. This nomination recognises her exceptional promise and the impact she has already made.

We are incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for these categories. The recognition underscores our commitment to innovation, excellence, and impactful collaboration.

Dr. Tara Brooks shared her gratitude for the nomination:

“Being nominated for Academic of the Year is a tremendous honour. It reflects the collective effort and passion within Queen's  for driving positive change and fostering collaboration between academia and industry."

Una Barrett expressed her excitement:

“I'm thrilled to be selected as a potential Future Leader. This nomination is a testament to the supportive and innovative environment at Queen’s University Belfast and Felix O'Hare.”

The awards ceremony is taking place in November this year and as always, is sure to be a dazzling showcase of the talent that KTPs are delivering throughout the UK, across many diverse disciplines. We would like to congratulate Una, and Tara, we wish you both the best of the luck for the Awards, which will take place in Birmingham.

Watch Our Nominated Promotional Video

Experience the impact of KTP by watching our nominated promotional video. 

Watch the video here.

KTPs are funded by UKRI through Innovate UK with the support of co-funders, including the Scottish Funding Council, Welsh Government, Invest Northern Ireland, Defra and BEIS. Innovate UK manages the KTP programme and facilitates its delivery through a range of partners including the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), Knowledge Bases and Businesses. Each partner plays a specific role in the support and delivery of the programme.

If you have an innovative business idea and would like to see if a KTP could help take it forward, contact us at ktp@qub.ac.uk or visit KTP FOR BUSINESS.

 

 

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