Join us at Edinburgh Napier University to network and learn more about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and the benefits to both industry and academia!
Edinburgh Napier University invites business professionals and academics join us for a information and networking session on 9 March to learn more about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and the benefits to both industry and academia in collaborating on shared projects.
This event is being hosted by our Edinburgh Napier Innovation Hub, in collaboration with the East of Scotland KTP Centre, and will include informative guest talks about the KTP process and support available to businesses in accessing funding opportunities for joint projects, as well as some fascinating KTP academics and business associates sharing their experiences of taking part in KTP projects.
Guest speakers
- What are Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and how might it benefit you and your business – Dr Judy Brown, East of Scotland Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Centre Manager and Serena Broadway, Knowledge Transfer Advisor, Innovate UK KTN
- Edinburgh Napier KTP Showcase – The impact and outcome of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Edinburgh Napier and Verint in using AI to improve customer call handling – Professor Emma Hart, School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University and Grant Anderson, KTP Associate at Verint
- Towards Internationally-leading Impact: Converting Research and Innovation into Real Impact - Professor Bill Buchanan OBE, Professor, School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University
Networking opportunities
As well as informative presentation sessions, this event will also have valuable networking opportunities to connect industry and academic professionals interested in learning more and exploring future collaborations in knowledge transfer partnerships.