1. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROGRAM
CRITICAL AGENDA PROJECT
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROGRAM – KTP
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROGRAM to
INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY
- KTP GRANT SCHEME-
FIRST ROLLING PLAN – PHASE 2 ( )

2. BACKGROUND OF KTP POLICY Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
BACKGROUND OF KTP
KTP recognises a broad range of activities to support mutually beneficial collaborations between universities, industries and communities (government agencies / non-government organisation (NGOs) / public sector).
It provides the platform for the exchange of tangible and intangible intellectual property, expertise, learning and skills between academia, industry and the community.
The forms of interactions may include, joint research, consultancy, education, training, graduate development, conferences, sharing of physical facilities and student placements.
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3. BACKGROUND OF KTP (CONT’D)
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
BACKGROUND OF KTP (CONT’D)
Public Higher Education Institutions (IPTA) should effectively engage with industry and community towards mutually beneficial initiatives through role played by:
Academia: able to incorporate relevant and up to date knowledge from industry and the community into their teaching, learning, research and consultancy activities.
Industry : can utilize the resources of IPTA to enhance their business capability and economic activities.
Community: can benefit from the knowledge generated in IPTA to improve quality of life within the community.
Graduate/Postgraduate Intern : enhance their personal and professional development
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4. STRATEGIC THRUSTS OF THE POLICY
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
STRATEGIC THRUSTS OF THE POLICY
Enriching the quality of human capital in IPTA, industries and communities via knowledge transfer including teaching, learning, research and services.
Strengthening accessibility of knowledge transfer from IPTA to spur industry growth, community development and quality of life.
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5. Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1: ENHANCE & ENRICH CURRENT KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER IN IPTA
Through
Identifying and implementing potential project,
Strengthening both curriculum and co-curriculum in IPTA based on industry and community,
Building capacity of academic and student in IPTA,
Integrating KTP initiatives of IPTA into academic program of other related institution of learning,
Shifting the current service-oriented to scholarly-oriented community project with outcome to the target group.
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6. Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2: KTP AS CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY OR INDUSTRY GROWTH
Through
Implementing meaningful projects with industry or community which are sustainable and have measurable outcome,
Empowerment and capacity building of the recipient industry or groups,
Strategic partnership with stakeholders,
Reciprocity of knowledge transfer initiatives between stakeholders.
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7. GOVERNANCE OF KTP POLICY Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
GOVERNANCE OF KTP
Composition of Council of KTP to consist of the following:
Composition of KTP Board to consist of the following:
Chairman - Professor Rujhan Mustafa, Director General of Higher Education.
Vice Chairman - Professor Dato’ Omar Osman, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affair & Development, USM
Secretary – Professor Haslan Abu Hassan, Director, Centre for Education, Training and Research in Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (CETREE), USM
Members -
Director of Human Capital Development, Economic Planning Unit (EPU) or representative
Representatives from Industry e.g. professional bodies, chambers of commerce, umbrella bodies
Representatives from IPTA
Representatives from Community organisation
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8. GOVERNANCE OF KTP (CONT’D)
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
GOVERNANCE OF KTP (CONT’D)
Each IPTA’s KTP to be governed by new or similar structure realigned within existing Industry Relations unit.
Council of KTP at MOHE is entrusted to provide continuous advise and direction on KTP activities in IPTA including overall governance and implementation.
Each IPTA need to set up industry and community relation office, which should benefit all parties.
Setting up and maintaining a national academic and industry expert registry.
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9. KEY RESULT AREA (KRA) Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
KEY RESULT AREA (KRA)
5 KRA identified are in the fields of:
Education – raising level of education in certain areas
Economic gains for sector/s of industry in identified sector
Sustainability and Green Technology Initiatives
The Disadvantage groups
Developing Industry Relevant curriculum (For High Impact sector)

10. MODELS OF IMPLEMENTATION
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
MODELS OF IMPLEMENTATION
The project should be classified under 5 KRA
KTP Programme shall includes the involvement of the following :
KTP Intern – Graduate students, PG students or UG Final year projects/interns
KTP Academia – Lecturer or university's staff identified in the KTP Programme
KTP Industry/Community – identified by KTP-IPTA
KPI = the measurement in 1a-1c
The project = the identified KTP Programme per location/firm/community/target group
Project may be replicated to other identified KTP Project of similar nature but different location/firm/community/target group
KTP project committee is allowed to vary the provisions of financial limit after considerations of nature of projects

11. Graduate / Postgraduate Intern
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
MODEL OF IMPLEMENTATION (CONT’D)
Academia
STRATEGIC INNOVATION
Graduate / Postgraduate Intern
Community/ Industry

12. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The projects for the first phase of the 10th Malaysian Plan would be roll-out based in the following detail with the cost breakdown for the implementation plans is as follows:
Duration
IPTAs Involved
Cost per Project (RM)
2 years
( ) 20
Salary or subsistence of the KTP Intern
The overhead and administrative of project
Costs of the Intern’s training and development
Administrative support

13. EXAMPLE IMPACT OF KTP Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP KRA
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
EXAMPLE IMPACT OF KTP
KRA
Impact Measurement
Proxy Indicator (Intermediate Measurement)
Education – raising level of education in certain areas
% improvement in public examination identified
Progress in school based assessment
Economic gains for sector/s of industry in identified sector
% of increase of profit or income generated
3 month cash flow average - or Financial ratios
Sustainability and Green Technology Initiatives
Measurement related to the technology infused - e.g. reduction in energy bill
The Disadvantage groups
% of increase in annual income for target groups
Periodical reports attest by social department
Developing Industry Relevant curriculum (For High Impact sector)
Acceptance of curriculum by industry and applied by Education institutions
Progress reporting

14. Request for Proposal from IPTA (Bottom Up)
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
Request for Proposal from IPTA (Bottom Up)
Individual or a group of academic
Supporting collaborative industry documentation (agreement, MoA, Letter of Intent, letter of agreement, letter of award
Supporting collaborative community documentation (letter of request from community)
Proof of graduate intern involvement

15. Differentiation between Industry and Community
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
Differentiation between Industry and Community
Definition of community and industry
Timeline
Tangible versus intangible output
Commercialisation and non-commercialisation project
Profit and non-profit
Contribution from industry and or community in monetary and non-monetary forms

16. Criteria for Application (Definition of the Grant)
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
Criteria for Application (Definition of the Grant)
Grant will not be disburse if applicant have other grant including research
Basic criteria's for application for FRGS would be used. (Graduate intern replace Human Capital)
Timeline not more than 2 years

17. Criteria for Evaluation (Review)
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
Criteria for Evaluation (Review)
Based on 5 KRA mentioned earlier
Output
Impact
Viability and sustainability
Capacity building
Improved products, services and policies
Level of commitment industry/community
Minimum of 30 % project cost for industry
For community, commitment from community leader , relevant government agencies and other institutions (including non-monetary contribution)
potential for replication and advancement

18. Project is more on research-based and consultancies-driven.
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
GENERAL COMMENTS OF PANELS
Project is more on research-based and consultancies-driven.
The Knowledge Transfer-driven is low and not justified
The objective is not in line with the KTP requirement
The output/impact is not quantified
Incomplete information of intern (No academic qualification & year
of graduation and no signature)
There is no evidence of industry commitment. no supporting
document from the commitment partner

19. Procedure for Application and Evaluation
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
Procedure for Application and Evaluation
Will consist of the following:
Application
Concept of KTP
Definition of KTP grant
Purpose of KTP grant
KRA of KTP
Condition for application
Procedure of application
Evaluation criteria
Financial and budgetary consideration
Output of project (No. involve)
Outcome/impact of project (benefit)
Announcement date of opening and closing
Evaluation
Monitoring
Result and disbursement of grant
Other matter
KTP INDUSTRY GUIDELINES
KTP INDUSTRY APPLICATION FORM
KTP COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
KTP COMMUNITY APPLICATION FORM

20. Governance of the KTP Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP Council of KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
Governance of the KTP
Council of KTP
Project selection Committee answerable to Council of KTP
Main Committee (Selection, Evaluation and monitoring)
Community (Selection, Evaluation and monitoring)
Industry (Selection, Evaluation and monitoring)
IPTA level governance can mirror the above
IPTA is encourage to have KTP office or equivalent
Agencies (industry) with interest in Council of KTP and are willing to ‘contribute’ to KTP
Ditto community with interest to contribute to KTP in alternative forms.
Will proper recommendations to the MoHE for implementation.
Members of Board: (suggested previously)

21. Monitoring and Disbursement of KTP
Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
Monitoring and Disbursement of KTP
Monitoring based on:
Project performance
Financial performance
Quarterly progress report
Disbursement based on:
Letter of Acceptance ad agreement signed and disbursed fully (depending financially)

22. Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
IMPORTANT DATELINES
KTP Grant Scheme Application opening date: December 2011
APPLICATION FORM MUST REACH THE KTP UM SECRETARIAT:
13 JANUARY 2012
Application form must reach the KTP secretariat: January 2012
Application evaluation & selection period: February 2012
Announcement of success applications: March 2012

23. KTP Secretariat @UM Knowledge Transfer Program - KTP
KTP Grant Scheme Phase 2 ( )
KTP
Miss Azura Azilah Ayub
Sekretariat
Bengkel Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) Fasa 2
d/a Pusat Jaringan Masyarakat
Aras 3, Canseleri
Universiti Malaya T: F:
HP:
Mr Mahadi Hj Sibon (CITRA)
Tel: