{"id":7708,"date":"2020-10-06T14:58:12","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T13:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta-ukri.msappproxy.net\/?page_id=7708"},"modified":"2025-05-12T14:48:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T13:48:13","slug":"get-support-for-your-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/apply-for-funding\/get-support-for-your-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Get support for your project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some of our funding opportunities require you to team up with a business or research partner to work on a project.<\/p>\n<p>This could be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a large research organisation or business with access to the latest resources and facilities<\/li>\n<li>an organisation working in a complementary research area or industry sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where to find collaboration partners<\/h2>\n<p>Finding the right person or organisation to fit your needs can be difficult. We support a number of services to help you find a partner.<\/p>\n<h3>Enterprise Europe Network<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/een.ec.europa.eu\/\">Enterprise Europe Network<\/a> supports business partnerships and collaborations across countries. You can use it to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>search for potential business partners for international research, development and commercial collaborations<\/li>\n<li>get advice on approaching and engaging a partner<\/li>\n<li>advertise your own collaboration opportunities<\/li>\n<li>prepare for, visit and make connections in a new territory or market through the network\u2019s Global Business Innovation Programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other services offered by the network include one-to-one advice on issues including policies, legislation and intellectual property rights, as well as finance and funding options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ukri-callout-box\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/een.ec.europa.eu\/\">Search the Enterprise Europe Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Konfer<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/konfer.online\/\">Konfer<\/a> is a search platform specifically for research and innovation where you can find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>experts in your research or industry area<\/li>\n<li>business and universities that want to collaborate on a specific opportunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also post your own opportunities for other people to find.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ukri-callout-box\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/konfer.online\/\">Search Konfer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Knowledge Transfer Network<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a business, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ktn-uk.org\/about\/\">Knowledge Transfer Network<\/a> can help you connect with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a wide variety of research experts outside of your immediate network and industry<\/li>\n<li>academics, government bodies and other organisations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The network also offers services to support business growth and development. For example, you could get advice on starting a business or applying for a funding award.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ukri-callout-box\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ktn-uk.org\/about\/\">Search the Knowledge Transfer Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Knowledge Transfer Partnerships<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/knowledge-transfer-partnerships-what-they-are-and-how-to-apply\">Knowledge Transfer Partnerships<\/a> are a specific scheme where you can get funding to get a suitable graduate to work on a business innovation project.<\/p>\n<p>The graduate is recruited and employed by a research organisation for the duration of the project.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more and apply for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/knowledge-transfer-partnerships-what-they-are-and-how-to-apply#ktadvisor\">contact your local Knowledge Transfer Adviser<\/a>. They will find the right graduate to work on your project.<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge Transfer Advisers can also help with your application and ensure your idea is suitable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of our funding opportunities require you to team up with a business or research partner to work on a project. This could be: a large research organisation or business with access to the latest resources and facilities an organisation working in a complementary research area or industry sector. 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