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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will take steps to help ensure that Universities in Northern Ireland and Innovate UK are aware, and taking advantage of, the benefits that graduates in Northern Ireland can gain from Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.

Answer

Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme we create in excess of 300 high quality opportunities for graduates each year. These develop their commercialisation skills and support businesses to innovate. In Northern Ireland, graduates from institutions such as Queen's University Belfast and University of Ulster are currently benefitting from the programme. UKRI works with these universities and other institutions to advertise these opportunities to graduates and will continue to ensure as many graduates as possible aware of the opportunities.

The benefits that graduates can gain by participating in a Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, including in Northern Ireland, are explored in detail in UKRI’s most recent evaluation, which UKRI is sharing with partners.

https://www.ukri.org/publications/knowledge-transfer-partnerships-evaluation/

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10563
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Graduates Northern Ireland Knowledge transfer partnerships Universities Innovate UK
Link
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