What PraxisAuril does

PraxisAuril operates as a UK membership association for knowledge exchange (KE) professionals, trading publicly as Knowledge Exchange UK (KEUK) since a 2024 rebrand, and is incorporated as Praxis Courses Ltd at St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge. The organisation provides tiered organisational membership to higher-education institutions, research institutes, NHS trusts, charities, Catapults and corporate members, granting access to a national training-course catalogue (covering technology transfer, research contracts, spinout creation, software commercialisation, negotiation and leadership in KE), an in-house training offering, and a mentoring programme accredited by ATTP for RTTP continuing-education points.

Its technology footprint is community-platform-centric rather than product-centric: KE Connect, an online community built on Higher Logic, sits alongside the ke.org.uk website, a jobs board, the KE Awards platform and an annual conference. The KE Concordat, a framework of eight Guiding Principles, is the primary sectoral asset, while productised events — annual conference, KE Awards, Directors' Forum (co-run with ARMA) and member-only gatherings — provide recurring engagement. Commercials come from membership subscriptions (tiered by organisation type and income), training-course and in-house training fees, event and conference sponsorship packages (e.g., Conference 2027, 24–26 May 2027; KE Awards 2026, entries closing 14 August 2026), jobs-board advertising and ATTP-accredited CPD programmes.

The customer base spans more than 5,000 KE practitioners across the UK and a small international tail, with named institutional members including LifeArc, Cancer Research UK, NCUB, Research England (UKRI), the University of Suffolk, Aston University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Trinity College Dublin, York St John University and Bath Spa University. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the organisation does not take external venture funding and appears self-sustaining through membership fees, training, events and sponsorship.

Name

PraxisAuril

Legal name

Praxis Courses Ltd

Website

https://praxisauril.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PraxisAuril (trading as Knowledge Exchange UK) is the UK membership association for knowledge exchange professionals, serving 5,000+ practitioners at universities, research institutes, NHS trusts and charities with tiered membership, accredited training, networking events, KE Awards and the KE Concordat framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Organizational membership subscriptions with tiers based on organization type (Higher Education Institution, SME, Charity, NHS Trust, Research Institutes, Large Company, Micro Enterprise, CIC, Spinout) and size criteria. Membership is annual with fees payable per annum by invoice.
2. Training Courses: National training courses on technology transfer, research contracts, business development, spinout creation, software commercialisation, negotiation, and leadership in knowledge exchange. Members receive discounted rates.
3. Events: Conference events (annual), KE Awards, Directors' Forum, and other networking events. Members receive discounted rates on event attendance.
4. Jobs Board: Members can advertise up to five jobs free of charge with additional posts at discounted rates. Non-members pay to advertise vacancies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

PraxisAuril (now trading as Knowledge Exchange UK, KEUK) operates a membership organization for research commercialisation and knowledge exchange professionals across UK universities, research institutions, charities, NHS trusts, and companies. Its core offering is an annual organizational membership subscription that unlocks access to a training course portfolio (technology transfer, research contracts, spinout creation, software commercialisation, licensing, negotiation), an annual conference, the KE Awards, the KE Connect online community, and a jobs board.

Product overview

Knowledge Exchange UK (formerly PraxisAuril) is a membership organization serving the UK knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and research commercialisation community. The organization operates a platform-plus-services model offering: organizational membership with tiered access; professional development through national training courses and in-house training programs; networking via KE Connect online community, annual conference, KE Awards, and Directors' Forum; a jobs board for KE sector vacancies; resources including webinars, reports, and publications; the KE Concordat framework; and support for RTTP professional accreditation. The portfolio centers on community enablement and professional development rather than a standalone software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knowledge Exchange UK Membership Annual organizational membership subscription with tiers based on organization type (Higher Education Institution, SME, Charity, NHS Trust, Research Institute, Large Company, Micro Enterprise, CIC, Spinout) and size criteria. All staff at member organizations gain access to training courses, member events, the KE Connect online community, and the jobs board.
• National Training Courses Professional development courses delivered in person (and in-house) covering Fundamentals of Technology Transfer, Research Contracts, Practical Business Development, Spinout Creation, Software Commercialisation, Negotiation for KE Professionals, Establishing and Growing a Successful TTO, Practical Licensing, Developing Strategic Partnerships, the New to Knowledge Exchange Programme, and Leadership in Knowledge Exchange. Members receive discounted rates and can earn RTTP continuing education points.
• In-House Training Customised onsite training for universities, research institutions and related organisations, including a dedicated Knowledge Exchange for Academics programme for academic researchers.
• KE Connect Online Community Online community platform at connect.ke.org.uk, powered by Higher Logic, providing member networking, discussion, and resource sharing.
• Jobs Board Online job board for advertising and finding knowledge exchange, research, and commercialisation vacancies. Members can post up to five jobs free of charge, with additional posts at discounted rates; non-members pay to advertise.
• KE Awards Annual awards programme recognising excellence in knowledge exchange across UK universities, research institutions, and related organisations. Offers sponsorship opportunities, paid entries, and a judging panel; KE Awards 2026 entries close 14 August.
• Annual Conference Major annual networking and knowledge-sharing event for knowledge exchange practitioners, with paid registration and corporate sponsorship packages. Conference 2027 is scheduled for 24-26 May 2027.
• Directors' Forum Invite-based event series for senior knowledge exchange leaders (e.g., the ARMA-KEUK Leaders Forum) to discuss strategic challenges, share insights, and help shape the future of the profession.
• KE Concordat Framework Sector framework setting out eight guiding principles for knowledge exchange practice, supported by multiple UK universities and research organisations as a collective commitment to advance the field.
• Mentoring Programme Structured mentorship offering for knowledge exchange professionals at various stages of their career, supporting professional growth and CPD.
• RTTP Accreditation Support Support for members seeking Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) accreditation through the ATTP, including continuing education point allocation against KEUK training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ KE practitioners connected through the network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LifeArccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifeArc is a medical research charity that collaborates across sectors to deliver impactful outcomes for patients. Their CEO Anji Miller has publicly endorsed Knowledge Exchange UK, stating that KE is vital to unlocking the full potential of research and that KEUK's renewed focus will help bridge critical gaps.
• NCUB (National Centre for Universities and Business)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCUB is a key organization for developing people who support making collaborations between universities and businesses happen. CEO Joe Marshall has publicly endorsed Knowledge Exchange UK's role in bridging academic research and real-world business needs.
• Research England (UKRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch England is a council of UKRI responsible for funding university research in England. Alice Frost has publicly supported Knowledge Exchange UK's transition and its role in advancing the UK's innovation agenda and addressing global challenges.
• Cancer Research UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCancer Research UK, through their innovation subsidiary Cancer Research Horizons, shares expertise across research, healthcare and industry. Tony Hickson has emphasized that collaboration is essential to tackling complex challenges and that effective KE ensures scientific breakthroughs have the widest possible impact.
• ATTP (Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals)coreTechnology or IntegrationATTP grants accreditation for RTTP (Registered Technology Transfer Professional) continuing education points. Knowledge Exchange UK courses are accredited, allowing members to earn RTTP points for professional development. KEUK maintains member records for ATTP accreditation purposes.
• Northern AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEUK CEO Stuart Wilkinson spoke at the Northern Accelerator Showcase 2026 in Newcastle, sharing reflections on successful research commercialisation ecosystems and the importance of collaboration, trust and place-based partnerships.
• KE Concordat PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KE Concordat is a framework with 8 Guiding Principles supported by multiple UK universities and research organizations. It represents a collective commitment to advancing knowledge exchange practice across the sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• LifeArc: LifeArc is a UK medical-research charity that bridges academic research with industry, and is a public endorser and member organisation of KEUK. Not a peer association, but a comparable UK actor in translational research commercialisation that relies on KEUK's professional infrastructure.
• Catapult Network: The Catapult Network is a UK network of not-for-profit technology and innovation centres bridging university research with industry; it is one of KEUK's defined membership segments (Executive Agencies and Catapults) and a comparable actor in the broader research-to-commercialisation pipeline.
• Research England (UKRI): Research England, a council of UKRI, is a public sponsor and policy-defining body for higher education research funding in England and a public endorser of KEUK. Not a commercial peer, but a structural counterpart defining the policy and funding environment in which KEUK operates.
• Research Consulting: Research Consulting is an independent management consultancy serving research organisations, universities, and funders, and is a featured service-provider member of KEUK. Comparable as a small specialist UK consultancy serving the research-management function that KEUK's audience represents.

Direct peers

• ASTP (Association of European Science and Technology Transfer Professionals): ASTP is the Europe-wide professional association for knowledge transfer professionals, coordinated at EU level and overlapping with KEUK's TTO/practitioner audience. Comparable as a peer professional body offering training, certification (RTTP pathway partner), and annual events in the same occupational niche.
• ATTP (Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals): ATTP is the global body that administers the Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) credential on which KEUK's training accreditation is anchored. While primarily a credentialing body rather than a membership association, it is a direct counterpart in the UK/EU KE professional ecosystem and a strategic partner rather than competitor.
• AUTM (Association of University Technology Managers): AUTM is the leading US-based professional association for technology transfer professionals working in universities and research institutions. Directly comparable as a membership body that provides training, networking, and certification support to a parallel (if larger) TTO/KE community.
• ARMA (Association of Research Managers and Administrators): ARMA is a UK-based professional association for research managers and administrators working across UK universities, with overlapping membership audience (research-support staff), shared events calendar, and co-hosted Leaders Forum with KEUK. Highly comparable in mission, funding model and scale.

Emerging players

• UKSPA (UK Science Park Association): UKSPA is the membership body for UK science parks and innovation campuses, serving an overlapping audience of research-commercialisation, spinout-creation and tenant-university relations professionals. Comparable in being a UK professional body feeding the same innovation ecosystem.
• NCUB (National Centre for Universities and Business): NCUB is a UK-based membership organisation convening universities and businesses to drive collaboration. Explicit partner of KEUK (CEO Joe Marshall endorsed the rebrand) and serves an overlapping audience, but with a partnership-development rather than training focus.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PraxisUnico
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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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