We have achieved many successful Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) with businesses from a variety of sectors. Here is a selection of case studies with Portable Document Formats (PDF) containing detailed information on each project.

Bournemouth Churches Housing Association

A KTP between Bournemouth University (BU) and Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) has developed and implemented performance management systems.

Bournemouth Churches Housing Association information sheet (PDF – 1‚522KB)

Copyrite Business Solutions Ltd

The KTP with Copyrite Business Solutions Ltd implemented business integration and workflow management procedures in-house.

Copyrite Business Solutions Ltd information sheet (PDF – 285KB)

Datasym

A KTP with Datasym (UK) Ltd successfully developed a new patient menu ordering product for use in hospitals.

Datasym information sheet (PDF – 1‚302KB)

Fudges Bakery

A KTP with Fudges Bakery has led to increased profits, as a result of significantly enhanced marketing, branding and customer research.

Fudges Bakery information sheet (PDF – 259KB)

Goldace Trading Ltd

The KTP with Goldace Trading Ltd helped the company to open up new markets, streamline operational and distribution practices and gain Organic and Fairtrade certification.

Goldace Trading Ltd information sheet (PDF – 350KB)

Grapevine Telecom

Poole-based mobile technology company Grapevine Telecom Ltd predicts an increase in profits of £500‚000 over the next three years following the successful completion of a KTP with BU's Business School.

Grapevine Telecom information sheet (PDF – 1‚297KB)

Next Control Systems

The KTP with Next Control Systems has increased turnover by 75% and profits by over 1000% as well as establishing a lasting relationship with the University.

Next Control Systems information sheet (PDF – 383KB)

Olives Et Al

Olives Et al has increased sales by 30% in a year, thanks to a KTP with BU.

Olives Et Al information sheet (PDF – 251KB)

Strainstall Group plc

The KTP with Strainstall Group plc developed an effective contract review mechanism which improved efficiency of the company’s tendering activities and reduced the associated financial risks.

Strainstall Group plc information sheet (PDF – 200KB)

TSG South Ltd

TSG South’s KTP enabled the company to obtain specialist knowledge that helped them to analyse their markets. As a result, TSG South has developed a new product that will take the business forward and ensure that it remains highly competitive.

TSG South Ltd information sheet (PDF – 1‚403KB)

VES Andover Ltd

VES has developed new products, improved how competitive the company is and acquired new knowledge and capabilities in many areas including electronic product design.

VES Andover Ltd information sheet (PDF – 1‚446KB)

Wessex Chemical Factors

Wessex Chemical Factors (WCF) has seen sales increase by 40% and is much more actively involved in exports to Spain and the Ballearics, indirectly to Dubai and is developing their exports to South France.

Wessex Chemical Factors information sheet (PDF – 1‚146KB)

KTP Associate case studies

Here are some examples of the type of work that KTP Associates are engaged in and also the benefits gained from their involvement.

Chamal Rangajeewa‚ Associate for KTP between BU and Datasym UK Ltd (PDF – 205KB)

Sarah Barnard‚ Associate for KTP between BU and BCHA (PDF – 164KB)