What is 2kt?
2kt provides businesses with a range of support and services to facilitate research, development and innovation. We draw on the expertise of eight of the east of Scotland's leading education establishments: Edinburgh Napier University, Queen Margaret University, Stevenson College Edinburgh, Jewel & Esk College, Edinburgh's Telford College, Elmwood College, Oatridge College, Carnegie College.
Knowledge and innovation are significant driving forces behind economic growth and our unique blend of academic rigour, industry expertise and advanced research can provide your business with the stimulus to create new products and services, enter new markets and ultimately stay ahead of the competition.
How we work
Our team of Business Development Executives work closely with academic staff and industry specialists to ensure our knowledge and services are relevant to both needs of individual businesses and Scotland’s overall economy.
A dedicated Business Development Executive will work with you and your organisation to help identify the suitable academic partners for your needs, and then support the development of future partnership activities. We work hard to ensure our capabilities align closely with Scotland’s key sectors and through our networks of other business support organisations such as Scottish Enterprise, Chamber of Commence and local councils, we are also able to help you with new contacts to support your activities.
Our Services
2kt offers bespoke services at the level that is right for your business, by providing academic expertise to assist with industry requirements. Key services include consultancy, specific research, access to specialist facilities, and student projects.
We can help your organisation by offering assistance in the following areas:
Funding
We can provide up to £5,000 for Scottish SMEs to cover the costs of feasibility projects and identify suitable funding packages to help you access government and other sources of funding to support your development activities. We can also assist in the preparation and completion of applications for external funding.
Product and services development
Fresh ideas and technical know-how from our academics can help you improve the profitability or lifetime of your existing products and services. In addition, out of the box thinking can lead to new product development and innovative business solutions.
Research and Development
2kt provides access to experts who can offer specialist skills to drive forward your research and development programmes. We can help turn your innovative visions into value added products and services.
We can also support your research by providing access to cutting edge knowledge and facilities.
Intellectual property
2kt can provide introductions to intellectual property experts who will assist you in the identification and exploitation of your intellectual assets.
You can also tap into the vast intellectual property portfolio of the universities to help develop new innovative solutions for your business.
Why work with 2kt?
Through one point of contact, 2kt can help you:
- Find an innovative solution to help your business grow
- Access experts who can help take your business forward
- Plug the knowledge gaps which may be lacking in your organisation
- Benefit from cutting edge research and testing facilities
- Increase your competitive advantage
- Attract funding to support your developments.