Knowledge Translation and Transfer Support
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance is committed to “getting science off the shelf” by working with the wider agri-food, rural and Indigenous communities. Knowledge translation and transfer (KTT) is an information exchange process described as the transformation of knowledge into use through synthesis, exchange, engagement, dissemination, dialogue, collaboration and brokering among researchers and research users.
Other terms used to describe this process are knowledge translation (KT) and knowledge mobilization (KMb).
While KTT is a growing field, the concept of taking scientific information and technology into the agri-food community has a long history of success in Ontario. Agricultural extension has played an important role in facilitating the development of a successful, innovative agri-food industry in the province.
To ensure scientific information and technology reaches end users, KTT experts in the Office of Research, Agri-Food Partnership and at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness work together to provide tailored KTT services to help U of G researchers/faculty, staff and students develop KTT plans to support their Research Program projects, which must include a KTT plan.
Explore Alliance KTT Supports
Explore tools to assist with KTT planning:
The Alliance provides the following training and services to further KTT:
- Skills for Research Impact Workshops
- Graduate Student Forum support
- Customized KTT training
- For U of G faculty, staff and students: Training workshops for KTT and communications.
- We also offer customized training and workshops to meet the needs of various university departments and research groups. Connect with KTT staff to learn more.
- KTT consultation for researchers
- We will help you prepare your KTT plans for Tier I Research and KTT Research Funding Programs and provide consultation for questions regarding the implementation of your plans.
To book your training, contact the KTT team at kttadmin@uoguelph.ca.
The Alliance Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Funding Program is designed to enhance the impact of research through three distinct funding streams:
- KTT Research (KTT-R) Funding supports research projects that advance the science of knowledge translation and transfer (KTT) in agri-food and rural sectors. Funding in this stream is available through a call for proposals process every two years.
- KTT Mobilization (KTT-M) Funding supports activities that disseminate research findings or engage audiences in research. Funding in this stream is available through a call for proposals process every year.
- KTT Initiatives (KTT-I) funding is a smaller grant that provides up to $5,000 for a product or strategy that translates and transfers research that benefits Ontario’s agri-food sector or rural communities. Funding is available on an ongoing basis.
Learn more about the KTT Funding Program.
Annual KTT Symposium
Every year this symposium brings together participants from government, academia, industry and regional communities to support networking and capacity development in the agri-food KTT community.
2025 Event Details Coming Soon
Skills for Research Impact Workshop Series
Through sessions facilitated by impact experts, participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization activities.
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