A KTP project of the classic model involves a university or other research centre,
a company or community organisation, and a KTP Associate. The Associate is a
graduate that is employed to work in the client company or organisation on the
project. This three-way partnership undertakes a project of strategic importance to
the company or community organisation. The project must have as a target outcome
a defined improvement in the profitability of a company or improvement in the way
a community organisation is able to function. The project must also deliver benefits
for the Associate and the university.