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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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 f

answeredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled
17 Jun 2026
Target answer date
22 Jun 2026
Answer
22 Jun 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 17 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    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 f

  2. 22 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    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 insti...

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