A networking event where several people are engaged in conversation in a modern indoor setting. The individuals are wearing business attire and name badges, and one person is holding a red pen and notebook. The background shows more attendees interacting. At the top of the image, a green banner displays the text: “KTP Kick Start” and “Innovation team (Research & Enterprise)” alongside the University of Hertfordshire logo (UH). At the bottom, a green strip contains the phrases: “Rolling review”, “Apply early”, and “Get funded”.

UK founders are feeling the pressure in 2025/26:
💸 75% say raising investment is tough
💡 60% find innovation challenging

So what’s the answer?
🎯 Commercial innovation

Our KTP Kick Start Programme is offering £6,000 funding for 8 forward-thinking businesses.

👉 More: www.herts.ac.uk/for-business...

A promotional graphic for the Help to Grow: Management course. The left side features a quote in large blue text: “Help to Grow gave me the confidence and structure to lead through a major acquisition and scale our business sustainably.” Below the quote, the name Lizzie Williams appears in bold black text, followed by the title in an orange box: Group Managing Director at Team Factors & Apollo. At the bottom left, the University of Hertfordshire logo is displayed. The top left includes the HM Government logo with the words Funded by HM Government. On the right side, the Help to Grow: Management Course logo is shown at the top, and the Small Business Charter logo appears at the bottom. The background is primarily teal and dark blue with contrasting white and orange text elements.

The Help to Grow: Management course gives SME leaders the confidence and strategies to drive sustainable growth - from building structure to tackling acquisitions.

Hear from Lizzie at Team Factors & Apollo on how the course transformed her approach:

👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3LERjeS

🚀 What piloted in 2022 is now driving real impact!

UH’s KTP Kick Start has supported 16 projects, raised £1.2m+ funding & unlocked innovation across multiple sectors.

With £6,000 funding available, could it work for your business and you?

👉 Start the conversation with us: be@herts.ac.uk

What if your period products worked for your body and the planet? 🌍🩸

🍃 Meet MightyEve, a UH Incubator business redefining sustainable period care.

📖 From lockdown prototypes to national launch - read founder Sara’s story: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Businesses don’t ignore ideas for lack of ambition - they assume no resources to test them. UH’s subsidised Knowledge Exchange funding changes that.

Cut risk, lower cost, move ideas forward.

📩 Start the conversation: be@herts.ac.uk
#Innovation #Funding

🔐 IP isn’t just legal protection - it’s a growth engine

Join Herts Growth Hub's webinar on 3 Dec, 10:00 – 11:00, to learn smart IP strategies for SMEs

Speaker: Jonathan Midgley, 30+ yrs experience

👉 Register: lnkd.in/eYKyrjs8

#IP #BusinessGrowth

Deborah Tebbutt’s journey from library shelves to leadership is a masterclass in empathy, adaptability & creative flair.

Her human-first approach to KTPs at UH shows how calm, caring leadership drives real impact.

👉 Read more in our latest 'Conversation Corner': www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

🎉 We're excited to announce a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Hertfordshire & Transpharmation!

🤝 The partnership will develop AI-driven facial analysis software - enhancing disease diagnosis, drug efficacy & enabling entry into the clinical trials market

🎯 We’ve secured £100,000 to support Knowledge Exchange with SMEs, non-profits & public sector organisations!

Some early participants have already unlocked £300K+ 💰

Further details and eligibility criteria to follow! 👀

🙏 A huge thanks to everyone who made this happen!

Ideas Festival THE festival for entrepreneurs, business leaders, disruptors, change-makers and decision-makers!

UK’s most exciting outdoor festival for entrepreneurs is back! 🌿 Ideas Fest 2025 | 10–11 Sept | Tring, Herts. Bold talks, big names (YO! Sushi, Calm, BrewDog), creative workshops & real connection. 🎟️ Tickets: ideasfest.uk
Connect with Parisa Maftoun & Sarah Solati there!

Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and Herts 🔎 Developed by Research England KEF is an initiative to assess and enhance the effectiveness of KE activities within higher education institutions… | Univ... Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and Herts 🔎 Developed by Research England KEF is an initiative to assess and enhance the effectiveness of KE activities within higher education institutions across ...

KEF assesses how unis work with partners & share knowledge. 📈 Herts was rated ‘Very High Engagement’ in 2024 for research partnerships & boosting local growth. 🏅 Curious about KE at Herts? 💬 DM us or 📧 email BE@herts.ac.uk
Want to read the full post? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

What is Knowledge Exchange? It’s a two-way sharing of knowledge and expertise between universities and external partners 🤝—co-creating research-led solutions 💡 that drive innovation 🚀, tackle societal challenges 🌍, and support sustainable growth. 💬 DM us or Email BE@herts.ac.uk
to learn more!

5/5
🔁 Recap: 3 ways to fund innovation & expand into EU markets:
1️⃣ Travel to EU brokerage events
2️⃣ £750 for Horizon Europe consortia-building
3️⃣ R&D support from University of Hertfordshire
Questions? Reach out:
📧 BE@herts.ac.uk
Full post: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#funding #HorizonEU #growth

4/5 – Knowledge Exchange Programme (Uni of Herts)
Have an innovative idea but need R&D support?
Get subsidised help from the University of Hertfordshire to develop new tech, products, or services. For UK orgs with £100k+ turnover.
Open to SMEs, charities, co-ops & more.
📧 BE@herts.ac.uk
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3/5 – Travel Support for EU Innovation Events
SMEs: Get up to £750 to attend Horizon Europe consortia-building events across Europe.
Sectors: energy, digital, sustainability, health, transport, agri-food, manufacturing.
Apply early (~1 month before events): lnkd.in/esPtdhQM
📧 BE@herts.ac.uk
Next 👇

2/5
Want to explore EU markets & build R&D partnerships?
Innovate UK is funding UK organisations to join brokerage visits in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain (Sept 2025–Mar 2026). Travel, hotel & meals covered for 1 rep/org.
Apply: lnkd.in/eBXJjb2g
📧 BE@herts.ac.uk
Next post → 👇

🚀 3 funded opportunities for UK businesses to innovate, collaborate & grow — across the UK and Europe.
If you're looking to expand your network, enter new markets, or fund R&D, check out this mini-series featuring support from Innovate UK & University of Hertfordshire.
1/5 Next post → 👇

🙌 At Herts, recognising and celebrating the achievements of our colleagues is at our core
🎉 Join us in celebrating our new Professors, Associate Professors and Readers.🎓
🔗Full list of names can be found at www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Why Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) matter:

📊 800+ active in the UK
🎯 81% beat goals (88% completed)
💷 £5.50 return per £1 invested

Innovation. Growth. Awards.
Access world-class expertise at the University of Hertfordshire.
Let’s talk KTP 👉 ktp@herts.ac.uk

🚨 We’re hiring a Riser Engineer (KTP Associate) with UH & Ambar Kelly!

🔬 Advance fire safety simulation and modelling
🧱 Integrate non-combustible materials into construction
🚀 Deliver a radically improved riser flooring system

Apply now 👉 ce0997li.webitrent.com/ce0997li_web...

🚀 Big win for Distrifoods Nigeria!

Congrats to our AAKTP partner for winning the Fortified Forward Innovation Challenge – West Africa! 🏆

This adds to a growing list of 2024 accolades. Distrifoods is leading the way in nutrition innovation across Africa - and they’re just getting started. 🌍🍽️

🎉 Mengqing Huang has officially started as the KTP Associate with Coracle - it's first ever KTP!

He'll develop an AI-powered learning platform for learners in prison or at risk of disengagement.

Welcome to Herts and the KTP team, Mengqing! 👏

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🎬 Hertfordshire’s film & TV sector is booming - could your business be a supplier?

Through Hertfordshire Futures 'Create Growth' programme, get:

✅ Expert support
🎓 World-class teaching
💰 Funding access
🤝 Networking

📍Is your business Herts-based, 2+ yrs, 2+ FTEs? Apply: bit.ly/creategrowth...

💡 Innovation starts with fresh thinking!

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) bring academic insight & practical expertise to help businesses tackle real challenges:

🚀 Future-proof business operations
🤝 Boost customer experience
🏢 Build an innovation culture

📩 Let’s chat: ktp@herts.ac.uk

Logo of Ambar Kelly featuring bold black text with a sleek blue line above, conveying a modern and professional brand identity.

🚨 Big news in building safety!

🔥 The University of Hertfordshire & Ambar Kelly launch a fire safety Knowledge Transfer Partnership to:
💡 Enable smarter modelling
🧱 Create non-combustible materials
📜 Future-proof regulations

A huge step forward for safer high-rise living and smarter construction! 🏙️

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📣 Watford SMEs: Join us for an evening of business networking, complimentary food, and community collaboration on 17 July, 18:00 - 20:00 at Leonardo Hotel Watford.

🤝Connect with local businesses and grow your network!

🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eKQdst4S

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Is innovation the missing piece in your business? 🤔

Perhaps there's stagnating growth? High churn? Or resistance to change?

If your offering isn’t evolving, your competitors will.

👉 Here's how to spot the signs: rb.gy/ttazmp

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✍ In this week's edition of our '𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿' series, we sat down with Gonzalo Gamboa, Project Lead for the Healthcare Technologies Capability Connector (HTCC), where we chat about project success, key skills, and his go-to comfort food!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/conver...

Four members of the Healthcare Technologies Capability Connector (HTCC) programme are standing behind large, illuminated letters that spell out "HTCC". The letters are white with light bulbs embedded in them. The background consists of vertical wooden slats. Each person is leaning on one of the letters

The Healthcare Technology Capability Connector programme (HTCC) = BIG impact! 💥

Led by UH, this powerhouse collaboration has boosted UK health tech from lab to launch 🚀

📈 £900k+ invested
🧠 49 researchers trained
💡 7 new products

Stay tuned - deep dive coming next week! 👀
#HealthTech #Innovation

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🚀 The Innovation team at the University of Hertfordshire has landed on BlueSky!

From sparking ideas to solving real-world challenges, we collaborate with businesses across the country to drive innovation and economic growth.

🔍 Follow us for opportunities to get involved, success stories, and more!