An introduction to The Energy Technology Partnership

(ETP)

Donald Booth

12th March 2014

Outline• Who are we?• Why do we exist?• What have we achieved?• What can we offer you?

Who are we?• We are the largest power and energy research

partnership in Europe• We are an alliance of 12 independent Scottish

Universities

• We are engaged in world class related energy RD&D

Why do we exist?• Economic Impact• Collaboration• Capacity Building• Relationship Building• Internationalisation

What have we achieved?• Energy related RD&D programmes and investments

valued in excess of £300 million • Active across the spectrum of energy sectors

• Active across all aspects of RD&D pipeline• Strong industrial links – UK and internationally

What can we offer you?

Research Excellence

Knowledge Exchange

Knowledge Exchange Network• Support for industry• Business advice and support

– We don’t charge for our time– Business and technology support– Help in finding and getting funding– Funding for Scottish SMEs

• Testing Facilities – Scottish Energy Laboratory• Over 50 facilities across Scotland• 60% in ETP and 40% in companies• with a combined investment value of over £250m

KEN Support

• Consultancy Fund– Provides access to academics and university resources – Free to Scottish SMEs – Travel, Consumables, Prototypes, Testing

• Commercial Consultants– Typically up to 15 Man-days over 3 months

• Diverse resource base– Collaborations and Alliances

• Bidding for research funding- FP7, DECC Horizon 2010..• Non-Scottish and Non-SMEs

Energy Industry Doctorates• Currently funding nearly 70 Energy Industry Doctorates

with funding for an additional 50 • Companies are co-investors, support project

specification and engage directly with the research• Doctorates will quickly contribute to industry and

significantly enhance energy sector KE and innovation.• Average cost - £75k total; Up to £30k from ETP, the rest

split between university and industry partner (can be in-kind).

Energy Industry Masters• MSc projects

– Fixed timescale - 8 to 12 weeks duration– Delivered by a postgrad student with company and academic

supervision – No cost (or low cost) to business – Project scope relevant to company’s needs and interests

• Benefits of ETP’s Masters Programme– Technical support (no cost to company)– Real world projects– Enhanced Employability– Addresses skills gaps