Access to public funds for public and third sector
Find out how we can work with you to develop joint bid proposals for public funds. If you're seeking funding for proof of concept or seed funding, you can contact us for information on the funds available for public and third sector organisations.
How we can help you
We can work with you on joint bid proposals for the below public funding opportunities.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
Not-for-profit organisations such as social enterprises and charities are eligible for Knowledge Transfer Partnership grants.
The schemes allow organisations to have a part-funded innovator in residence to help develop a service or product. Each KTP project is a three-way partnership between an organisation, an academic or team of academics, and a graduate.
Across the country around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates (called KTP Associates) are involved in KTPs in unique and collaborative partnerships, creating positive impact and driving innovation.
At Sussex, we have a growing reputation to develop KTPs. You can contact us to find out more about how we can work with you.
Even if you are from a public sector organisation, so not eligible for a KTP, you can benefit from other funding schemes as outlined below.
ESRC and AHRC impact accelerator funds
From law to management studies, psychology to media studies and English to digital humanities – our social sciences, arts and humanities researchers, have the knowledge and skills to help bring about social and economic benefit for organisations.
The ESRC and AHRC Impact Acceleration Accounts provide quick turnaround seed funding that enables our researchers to work on collaborations with public and third sector partners of all kinds.
We support partnerships with organisations such as:
- local authorities
- schools
- NHS trusts
- NGOs
- local charities.
We offer our researchers support to work on early-stage projects to:
- scope out ideas for collaboration
- co-create research to understand and inform practice
- undertake projects together to realise a shared ambition for change.
Contact
Email us: collaborate@sussex.ac.uk.