We have a range of exciting Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects in our portfolio, including:
EWB Solutions Ltd
We are working with EWB Solutions to embed new knowledge and capability in specialist welding processes, precision engineering and lean manufacturing, to optimise, modernise and automate the company's production processes for its core product.
Moulton Bulb Company Limited
We are working with Moulton Bulb Company to embed new knowledge and expertise that
will transform industry understanding of fungal contamination caused by
Fusarium, reducing onion losses from field to market.
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Limited
We are working with the Nissan Technical Centre Europe to apply AI and simulation to enhance automative vehicle and system testing by predicting test results, recommending optimal test scenarios, identifying inefficiencies, and automating parts of the simulation process to reduce physical testing.
Plextek Services Limited
We are working with Plextek Services to develop a low size, weight, power (SWaP) and cost millimetre-wave radar sensor, augmented by the latest generation of Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, to enable autonomous systems to navigate accurately and safely in industrial settings.
Westfalia Fruit UK Limited
We are working with Westfalia Fruit UK Limited to develop sustainable methods for reducing postharvest loss and waste by optimising storage and extending shelf life of avocado fruit throughout our supply chain, from harvest to the final consumer.
African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
The African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnerships scheme is run by Innovate UK to support business-academia collaborations in Africa. The African agriculture strand of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme supports a partnership between a UK knowledge base to work with an African knowledge base and African business partner to deliver an innovative AgriFood project.
探花精选 have also been awarded funding to undertake the following African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects:
Instaveg Ltd and the University of Eldoret
We are working with Instaveg Ltd and the University of Eldoret to develop and embed novel, sustainable field to fork solutions within a produce aggregation, processing, and packaging company, and across its supply chain. Key outcomes include improved postharvest practices and cold chain solutions, to increase on-farm productivity and marketable yield of horticultural produce.
The Source Plus and the University of Nairobi
We are working with TSP and the University of Nairobi to integrate advanced pesticide monitoring technology into the company's operations, enhancing product quality, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and access to new markets, offering safer and more reliable honey and bee products to consumers.