Tag Archive: Innovation

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Posted 15th May 2023 at 4:34 pm

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a funded programme that connects businesses with academic institutions to help companies access the knowledge and expertise needed to drive innovation and growth. KTPs facilitate the collaboration between businesses and universities to develop new products, services, and processes and improve existing ones.   The KTP programme typically involves a three-way partnership between a business, an academic institution, and a recent graduate, known as a KTP Associate, who works within the company to implement new ideas and knowledge.   KTPs offer several benefits to businesses, most notably unrivalled access to academic expertise, including cutting-edge research and... Read more

Specialist Tax: Rewarding innovation in science and technology

Posted 13th June 2020 at 11:57 am

It’s fair to say that the last few months haven’t exactly been great for business, and most of our finances could do with a bit of a boost! It’s possible that individuals and businesses are missing out on claiming tax benefits for specialist tax areas, just because they are little known or not well understood. In this first of a series of blogs, we look at some of the different types of specialist tax schemes that your business might be eligible for.   Research & Development (R&D and RDEC) Companies carrying out qualifying R&D activities can claim significant corporation tax... Read more