Institute of Knowledge Transfer
The Institute of Knowledge Transfer (IKT) is the sole accredited professional body open to all those who predominantly work in the broad and emerging profession of knowledge transfer. History. It was established in May 2007 as an 'Institute' with approval of the UK's (previously) Department of Trade and Industry's Secretary of State's, the IKT is a not-for-profit Company By Guarantee. Function. The objectives of the IKT are to assist in the process of turning technology, know-how, expertise and skills into innovative, commercial products and services by improving the standards of  competency knowledge transfer practitioners "and" by stimulating the quality and provision of training. It produces the "Exchange" magazine every quarter. Structure. As with other legitimate professional bodies in the UK, membership of the IKT is recognised by the UK HM Revenue and Customs as a tax deductible expense. It is situated on Portland Place (A4201), south of Regent's Park tube station. The IKT is based at the Institute of Physics's headquarters in London UK, but is open to members from any territory. Membership of the IKT is also open to members from both private sector "and" public sectors  working in roles that focus on the exchange and innovative application of knowledge. Under the Presidency of Sir Brian Fender (Chair of BTG plc and ex Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for England), the IKT has the support of a host of existing organisations in the knowledge transfer domain (including: AIRTO, UKSPA, HEFCE, the CBI, Welsh Assembly Government, Universities UK, UK Intellectual Property Office, and ProTon Europe, amongst others). It differs from existing organisations in this space in that it is open only to "individuals" that meet established competency criteria. These criteria include relevant educational qualification, relevant  career and CPD and are assessed by an independent Membership and Professional Standards Committee (constituted KT professionals in the UK, North America and continental Europe).