UHInnovation
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We’re the Innovation team at the University of Hertfordshire - collaborating with businesses across the county, and beyond, to solve challenges, spark ideas, and drive economic impact.
UK founders are feeling the pressure in 2025/26:
💸 75% say raising investment is tough
💡 60% find innovation challenging
So what’s the answer?
🎯 Commercial innovation
Our KTP Kick Start Programme is offering £6,000 funding for 8 forward-thinking businesses.
👉 More: www.herts.ac.uk/for-business...
💸 75% say raising investment is tough
💡 60% find innovation challenging
So what’s the answer?
🎯 Commercial innovation
Our KTP Kick Start Programme is offering £6,000 funding for 8 forward-thinking businesses.
👉 More: www.herts.ac.uk/for-business...
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
UK founders are feeling the pressure in 2025/26:
💸 75% say raising investment is tough
💡 60% find innovation challenging
So what’s the answer?
🎯 Commercial innovation
Our KTP Kick Start Programme is offering £6,000 funding for 8 forward-thinking businesses.
👉 More: www.herts.ac.uk/for-business...
💸 75% say raising investment is tough
💡 60% find innovation challenging
So what’s the answer?
🎯 Commercial innovation
Our KTP Kick Start Programme is offering £6,000 funding for 8 forward-thinking businesses.
👉 More: www.herts.ac.uk/for-business...
The Help to Grow: Management course gives SME leaders the confidence and strategies to drive sustainable growth - from building structure to tackling acquisitions.
Hear from Lizzie at Team Factors & Apollo on how the course transformed her approach:
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3LERjeS
Hear from Lizzie at Team Factors & Apollo on how the course transformed her approach:
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3LERjeS
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The Help to Grow: Management course gives SME leaders the confidence and strategies to drive sustainable growth - from building structure to tackling acquisitions.
Hear from Lizzie at Team Factors & Apollo on how the course transformed her approach:
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3LERjeS
Hear from Lizzie at Team Factors & Apollo on how the course transformed her approach:
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3LERjeS
🚀 What piloted in 2022 is now driving real impact!
UH’s KTP Kick Start has supported 16 projects, raised £1.2m+ funding & unlocked innovation across multiple sectors.
With £6,000 funding available, could it work for your business and you?
👉 Start the conversation with us: be@herts.ac.uk
UH’s KTP Kick Start has supported 16 projects, raised £1.2m+ funding & unlocked innovation across multiple sectors.
With £6,000 funding available, could it work for your business and you?
👉 Start the conversation with us: be@herts.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🚀 What piloted in 2022 is now driving real impact!
UH’s KTP Kick Start has supported 16 projects, raised £1.2m+ funding & unlocked innovation across multiple sectors.
With £6,000 funding available, could it work for your business and you?
👉 Start the conversation with us: be@herts.ac.uk
UH’s KTP Kick Start has supported 16 projects, raised £1.2m+ funding & unlocked innovation across multiple sectors.
With £6,000 funding available, could it work for your business and you?
👉 Start the conversation with us: be@herts.ac.uk
What if your period products worked for your body and the planet? 🌍🩸
🍃 Meet MightyEve, a UH Incubator business redefining sustainable period care.
📖 From lockdown prototypes to national launch - read founder Sara’s story: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🍃 Meet MightyEve, a UH Incubator business redefining sustainable period care.
📖 From lockdown prototypes to national launch - read founder Sara’s story: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
What if your period products worked for your body and the planet? 🌍🩸
🍃 Meet MightyEve, a UH Incubator business redefining sustainable period care.
📖 From lockdown prototypes to national launch - read founder Sara’s story: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🍃 Meet MightyEve, a UH Incubator business redefining sustainable period care.
📖 From lockdown prototypes to national launch - read founder Sara’s story: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Businesses don’t ignore ideas for lack of ambition - they assume no resources to test them. UH’s subsidised Knowledge Exchange funding changes that.
Cut risk, lower cost, move ideas forward.
📩 Start the conversation: be@herts.ac.uk
#Innovation #Funding
Cut risk, lower cost, move ideas forward.
📩 Start the conversation: be@herts.ac.uk
#Innovation #Funding
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Businesses don’t ignore ideas for lack of ambition - they assume no resources to test them. UH’s subsidised Knowledge Exchange funding changes that.
Cut risk, lower cost, move ideas forward.
📩 Start the conversation: be@herts.ac.uk
#Innovation #Funding
Cut risk, lower cost, move ideas forward.
📩 Start the conversation: be@herts.ac.uk
#Innovation #Funding
🔐 IP isn’t just legal protection - it’s a growth engine
Join Herts Growth Hub's webinar on 3 Dec, 10:00 – 11:00, to learn smart IP strategies for SMEs
Speaker: Jonathan Midgley, 30+ yrs experience
👉 Register: lnkd.in/eYKyrjs8
#IP #BusinessGrowth
Join Herts Growth Hub's webinar on 3 Dec, 10:00 – 11:00, to learn smart IP strategies for SMEs
Speaker: Jonathan Midgley, 30+ yrs experience
👉 Register: lnkd.in/eYKyrjs8
#IP #BusinessGrowth
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🔐 IP isn’t just legal protection - it’s a growth engine
Join Herts Growth Hub's webinar on 3 Dec, 10:00 – 11:00, to learn smart IP strategies for SMEs
Speaker: Jonathan Midgley, 30+ yrs experience
👉 Register: lnkd.in/eYKyrjs8
#IP #BusinessGrowth
Join Herts Growth Hub's webinar on 3 Dec, 10:00 – 11:00, to learn smart IP strategies for SMEs
Speaker: Jonathan Midgley, 30+ yrs experience
👉 Register: lnkd.in/eYKyrjs8
#IP #BusinessGrowth
Deborah Tebbutt’s journey from library shelves to leadership is a masterclass in empathy, adaptability & creative flair.
Her human-first approach to KTPs at UH shows how calm, caring leadership drives real impact.
👉 Read more in our latest 'Conversation Corner': www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Her human-first approach to KTPs at UH shows how calm, caring leadership drives real impact.
👉 Read more in our latest 'Conversation Corner': www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
September 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Deborah Tebbutt’s journey from library shelves to leadership is a masterclass in empathy, adaptability & creative flair.
Her human-first approach to KTPs at UH shows how calm, caring leadership drives real impact.
👉 Read more in our latest 'Conversation Corner': www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Her human-first approach to KTPs at UH shows how calm, caring leadership drives real impact.
👉 Read more in our latest 'Conversation Corner': www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🎉 We're excited to announce a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Hertfordshire & Transpharmation!
🤝 The partnership will develop AI-driven facial analysis software - enhancing disease diagnosis, drug efficacy & enabling entry into the clinical trials market
🤝 The partnership will develop AI-driven facial analysis software - enhancing disease diagnosis, drug efficacy & enabling entry into the clinical trials market
September 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🎉 We're excited to announce a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Hertfordshire & Transpharmation!
🤝 The partnership will develop AI-driven facial analysis software - enhancing disease diagnosis, drug efficacy & enabling entry into the clinical trials market
🤝 The partnership will develop AI-driven facial analysis software - enhancing disease diagnosis, drug efficacy & enabling entry into the clinical trials market
🎯 We’ve secured £100,000 to support Knowledge Exchange with SMEs, non-profits & public sector organisations!
Some early participants have already unlocked £300K+ 💰
Further details and eligibility criteria to follow! 👀
🙏 A huge thanks to everyone who made this happen!
Some early participants have already unlocked £300K+ 💰
Further details and eligibility criteria to follow! 👀
🙏 A huge thanks to everyone who made this happen!
September 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🎯 We’ve secured £100,000 to support Knowledge Exchange with SMEs, non-profits & public sector organisations!
Some early participants have already unlocked £300K+ 💰
Further details and eligibility criteria to follow! 👀
🙏 A huge thanks to everyone who made this happen!
Some early participants have already unlocked £300K+ 💰
Further details and eligibility criteria to follow! 👀
🙏 A huge thanks to everyone who made this happen!
UK’s most exciting outdoor festival for entrepreneurs is back! 🌿 Ideas Fest 2025 | 10–11 Sept | Tring, Herts. Bold talks, big names (YO! Sushi, Calm, BrewDog), creative workshops & real connection. 🎟️ Tickets: ideasfest.uk
Connect with Parisa Maftoun & Sarah Solati there!
Connect with Parisa Maftoun & Sarah Solati there!
Ideas Festival
THE festival for entrepreneurs, business leaders, disruptors, change-makers and decision-makers!
ideasfest.uk
September 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
UK’s most exciting outdoor festival for entrepreneurs is back! 🌿 Ideas Fest 2025 | 10–11 Sept | Tring, Herts. Bold talks, big names (YO! Sushi, Calm, BrewDog), creative workshops & real connection. 🎟️ Tickets: ideasfest.uk
Connect with Parisa Maftoun & Sarah Solati there!
Connect with Parisa Maftoun & Sarah Solati there!
KEF assesses how unis work with partners & share knowledge. 📈 Herts was rated ‘Very High Engagement’ in 2024 for research partnerships & boosting local growth. 🏅 Curious about KE at Herts? 💬 DM us or 📧 email BE@herts.ac.uk
Want to read the full post? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Want to read the full post? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and Herts
🔎 Developed by Research England KEF is an initiative to assess and enhance the effectiveness of KE activities within higher education institutions… | Univ...
Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and Herts
🔎 Developed by Research England KEF is an initiative to assess and enhance the effectiveness of KE activities within higher education institutions across ...
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August 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
KEF assesses how unis work with partners & share knowledge. 📈 Herts was rated ‘Very High Engagement’ in 2024 for research partnerships & boosting local growth. 🏅 Curious about KE at Herts? 💬 DM us or 📧 email BE@herts.ac.uk
Want to read the full post? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Want to read the full post? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
What is Knowledge Exchange? It’s a two-way sharing of knowledge and expertise between universities and external partners 🤝—co-creating research-led solutions 💡 that drive innovation 🚀, tackle societal challenges 🌍, and support sustainable growth. 💬 DM us or Email BE@herts.ac.uk
to learn more!
to learn more!
August 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
What is Knowledge Exchange? It’s a two-way sharing of knowledge and expertise between universities and external partners 🤝—co-creating research-led solutions 💡 that drive innovation 🚀, tackle societal challenges 🌍, and support sustainable growth. 💬 DM us or Email BE@herts.ac.uk
to learn more!
to learn more!
🚀 3 funded opportunities for UK businesses to innovate, collaborate & grow — across the UK and Europe.
If you're looking to expand your network, enter new markets, or fund R&D, check out this mini-series featuring support from Innovate UK & University of Hertfordshire.
1/5 Next post → 👇
If you're looking to expand your network, enter new markets, or fund R&D, check out this mini-series featuring support from Innovate UK & University of Hertfordshire.
1/5 Next post → 👇
August 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
🚀 3 funded opportunities for UK businesses to innovate, collaborate & grow — across the UK and Europe.
If you're looking to expand your network, enter new markets, or fund R&D, check out this mini-series featuring support from Innovate UK & University of Hertfordshire.
1/5 Next post → 👇
If you're looking to expand your network, enter new markets, or fund R&D, check out this mini-series featuring support from Innovate UK & University of Hertfordshire.
1/5 Next post → 👇
🙌 At Herts, recognising and celebrating the achievements of our colleagues is at our core
🎉 Join us in celebrating our new Professors, Associate Professors and Readers.🎓
🔗Full list of names can be found at www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🎉 Join us in celebrating our new Professors, Associate Professors and Readers.🎓
🔗Full list of names can be found at www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
August 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🙌 At Herts, recognising and celebrating the achievements of our colleagues is at our core
🎉 Join us in celebrating our new Professors, Associate Professors and Readers.🎓
🔗Full list of names can be found at www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🎉 Join us in celebrating our new Professors, Associate Professors and Readers.🎓
🔗Full list of names can be found at www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Why Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) matter:
📊 800+ active in the UK
🎯 81% beat goals (88% completed)
💷 £5.50 return per £1 invested
Innovation. Growth. Awards.
Access world-class expertise at the University of Hertfordshire.
Let’s talk KTP 👉 ktp@herts.ac.uk
📊 800+ active in the UK
🎯 81% beat goals (88% completed)
💷 £5.50 return per £1 invested
Innovation. Growth. Awards.
Access world-class expertise at the University of Hertfordshire.
Let’s talk KTP 👉 ktp@herts.ac.uk
August 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Why Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) matter:
📊 800+ active in the UK
🎯 81% beat goals (88% completed)
💷 £5.50 return per £1 invested
Innovation. Growth. Awards.
Access world-class expertise at the University of Hertfordshire.
Let’s talk KTP 👉 ktp@herts.ac.uk
📊 800+ active in the UK
🎯 81% beat goals (88% completed)
💷 £5.50 return per £1 invested
Innovation. Growth. Awards.
Access world-class expertise at the University of Hertfordshire.
Let’s talk KTP 👉 ktp@herts.ac.uk
🚨 We’re hiring a Riser Engineer (KTP Associate) with UH & Ambar Kelly!
🔬 Advance fire safety simulation and modelling
🧱 Integrate non-combustible materials into construction
🚀 Deliver a radically improved riser flooring system
Apply now 👉 ce0997li.webitrent.com/ce0997li_web...
🔬 Advance fire safety simulation and modelling
🧱 Integrate non-combustible materials into construction
🚀 Deliver a radically improved riser flooring system
Apply now 👉 ce0997li.webitrent.com/ce0997li_web...
August 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🚨 We’re hiring a Riser Engineer (KTP Associate) with UH & Ambar Kelly!
🔬 Advance fire safety simulation and modelling
🧱 Integrate non-combustible materials into construction
🚀 Deliver a radically improved riser flooring system
Apply now 👉 ce0997li.webitrent.com/ce0997li_web...
🔬 Advance fire safety simulation and modelling
🧱 Integrate non-combustible materials into construction
🚀 Deliver a radically improved riser flooring system
Apply now 👉 ce0997li.webitrent.com/ce0997li_web...
🚀 Big win for Distrifoods Nigeria!
Congrats to our AAKTP partner for winning the Fortified Forward Innovation Challenge – West Africa! 🏆
This adds to a growing list of 2024 accolades. Distrifoods is leading the way in nutrition innovation across Africa - and they’re just getting started. 🌍🍽️
Congrats to our AAKTP partner for winning the Fortified Forward Innovation Challenge – West Africa! 🏆
This adds to a growing list of 2024 accolades. Distrifoods is leading the way in nutrition innovation across Africa - and they’re just getting started. 🌍🍽️
August 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🚀 Big win for Distrifoods Nigeria!
Congrats to our AAKTP partner for winning the Fortified Forward Innovation Challenge – West Africa! 🏆
This adds to a growing list of 2024 accolades. Distrifoods is leading the way in nutrition innovation across Africa - and they’re just getting started. 🌍🍽️
Congrats to our AAKTP partner for winning the Fortified Forward Innovation Challenge – West Africa! 🏆
This adds to a growing list of 2024 accolades. Distrifoods is leading the way in nutrition innovation across Africa - and they’re just getting started. 🌍🍽️
🎉 Mengqing Huang has officially started as the KTP Associate with Coracle - it's first ever KTP!
He'll develop an AI-powered learning platform for learners in prison or at risk of disengagement.
Welcome to Herts and the KTP team, Mengqing! 👏
He'll develop an AI-powered learning platform for learners in prison or at risk of disengagement.
Welcome to Herts and the KTP team, Mengqing! 👏
August 13, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🎉 Mengqing Huang has officially started as the KTP Associate with Coracle - it's first ever KTP!
He'll develop an AI-powered learning platform for learners in prison or at risk of disengagement.
Welcome to Herts and the KTP team, Mengqing! 👏
He'll develop an AI-powered learning platform for learners in prison or at risk of disengagement.
Welcome to Herts and the KTP team, Mengqing! 👏
🎬 Hertfordshire’s film & TV sector is booming - could your business be a supplier?
Through Hertfordshire Futures 'Create Growth' programme, get:
✅ Expert support
🎓 World-class teaching
💰 Funding access
🤝 Networking
📍Is your business Herts-based, 2+ yrs, 2+ FTEs? Apply: bit.ly/creategrowth...
Through Hertfordshire Futures 'Create Growth' programme, get:
✅ Expert support
🎓 World-class teaching
💰 Funding access
🤝 Networking
📍Is your business Herts-based, 2+ yrs, 2+ FTEs? Apply: bit.ly/creategrowth...
August 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🎬 Hertfordshire’s film & TV sector is booming - could your business be a supplier?
Through Hertfordshire Futures 'Create Growth' programme, get:
✅ Expert support
🎓 World-class teaching
💰 Funding access
🤝 Networking
📍Is your business Herts-based, 2+ yrs, 2+ FTEs? Apply: bit.ly/creategrowth...
Through Hertfordshire Futures 'Create Growth' programme, get:
✅ Expert support
🎓 World-class teaching
💰 Funding access
🤝 Networking
📍Is your business Herts-based, 2+ yrs, 2+ FTEs? Apply: bit.ly/creategrowth...
💡 Innovation starts with fresh thinking!
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) bring academic insight & practical expertise to help businesses tackle real challenges:
🚀 Future-proof business operations
🤝 Boost customer experience
🏢 Build an innovation culture
📩 Let’s chat: ktp@herts.ac.uk
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) bring academic insight & practical expertise to help businesses tackle real challenges:
🚀 Future-proof business operations
🤝 Boost customer experience
🏢 Build an innovation culture
📩 Let’s chat: ktp@herts.ac.uk
August 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
💡 Innovation starts with fresh thinking!
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) bring academic insight & practical expertise to help businesses tackle real challenges:
🚀 Future-proof business operations
🤝 Boost customer experience
🏢 Build an innovation culture
📩 Let’s chat: ktp@herts.ac.uk
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) bring academic insight & practical expertise to help businesses tackle real challenges:
🚀 Future-proof business operations
🤝 Boost customer experience
🏢 Build an innovation culture
📩 Let’s chat: ktp@herts.ac.uk
🚨 Big news in building safety!
🔥 The University of Hertfordshire & Ambar Kelly launch a fire safety Knowledge Transfer Partnership to:
💡 Enable smarter modelling
🧱 Create non-combustible materials
📜 Future-proof regulations
A huge step forward for safer high-rise living and smarter construction! 🏙️
🔥 The University of Hertfordshire & Ambar Kelly launch a fire safety Knowledge Transfer Partnership to:
💡 Enable smarter modelling
🧱 Create non-combustible materials
📜 Future-proof regulations
A huge step forward for safer high-rise living and smarter construction! 🏙️
August 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🚨 Big news in building safety!
🔥 The University of Hertfordshire & Ambar Kelly launch a fire safety Knowledge Transfer Partnership to:
💡 Enable smarter modelling
🧱 Create non-combustible materials
📜 Future-proof regulations
A huge step forward for safer high-rise living and smarter construction! 🏙️
🔥 The University of Hertfordshire & Ambar Kelly launch a fire safety Knowledge Transfer Partnership to:
💡 Enable smarter modelling
🧱 Create non-combustible materials
📜 Future-proof regulations
A huge step forward for safer high-rise living and smarter construction! 🏙️
📣 Watford SMEs: Join us for an evening of business networking, complimentary food, and community collaboration on 17 July, 18:00 - 20:00 at Leonardo Hotel Watford.
🤝Connect with local businesses and grow your network!
🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eKQdst4S
🤝Connect with local businesses and grow your network!
🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eKQdst4S
July 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📣 Watford SMEs: Join us for an evening of business networking, complimentary food, and community collaboration on 17 July, 18:00 - 20:00 at Leonardo Hotel Watford.
🤝Connect with local businesses and grow your network!
🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eKQdst4S
🤝Connect with local businesses and grow your network!
🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eKQdst4S
Is innovation the missing piece in your business? 🤔
Perhaps there's stagnating growth? High churn? Or resistance to change?
If your offering isn’t evolving, your competitors will.
👉 Here's how to spot the signs: rb.gy/ttazmp
Perhaps there's stagnating growth? High churn? Or resistance to change?
If your offering isn’t evolving, your competitors will.
👉 Here's how to spot the signs: rb.gy/ttazmp
July 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Is innovation the missing piece in your business? 🤔
Perhaps there's stagnating growth? High churn? Or resistance to change?
If your offering isn’t evolving, your competitors will.
👉 Here's how to spot the signs: rb.gy/ttazmp
Perhaps there's stagnating growth? High churn? Or resistance to change?
If your offering isn’t evolving, your competitors will.
👉 Here's how to spot the signs: rb.gy/ttazmp
✍ In this week's edition of our '𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿' series, we sat down with Gonzalo Gamboa, Project Lead for the Healthcare Technologies Capability Connector (HTCC), where we chat about project success, key skills, and his go-to comfort food!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/conver...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/conver...
July 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
✍ In this week's edition of our '𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿' series, we sat down with Gonzalo Gamboa, Project Lead for the Healthcare Technologies Capability Connector (HTCC), where we chat about project success, key skills, and his go-to comfort food!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/conver...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/conver...
The Healthcare Technology Capability Connector programme (HTCC) = BIG impact! 💥
Led by UH, this powerhouse collaboration has boosted UK health tech from lab to launch 🚀
📈 £900k+ invested
🧠 49 researchers trained
💡 7 new products
Stay tuned - deep dive coming next week! 👀
#HealthTech #Innovation
Led by UH, this powerhouse collaboration has boosted UK health tech from lab to launch 🚀
📈 £900k+ invested
🧠 49 researchers trained
💡 7 new products
Stay tuned - deep dive coming next week! 👀
#HealthTech #Innovation
July 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Healthcare Technology Capability Connector programme (HTCC) = BIG impact! 💥
Led by UH, this powerhouse collaboration has boosted UK health tech from lab to launch 🚀
📈 £900k+ invested
🧠 49 researchers trained
💡 7 new products
Stay tuned - deep dive coming next week! 👀
#HealthTech #Innovation
Led by UH, this powerhouse collaboration has boosted UK health tech from lab to launch 🚀
📈 £900k+ invested
🧠 49 researchers trained
💡 7 new products
Stay tuned - deep dive coming next week! 👀
#HealthTech #Innovation