Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

Researchers need to determine Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) for your research output to facilitate PSP and Industry identify the status of technology development - for commercialisation purposes.

TRL 1 -Basic Principle

• Technology research
• Pure science begins translation to R&D

TRL 2-Formulation of Concept

• Early studies for application formulation
• Invention & Practical Application Begins

TRL 3-Experimental Proof of Concept

• Analytical validation & proof of concept
• Start active research & development

TRL 4-Lab validation

• Validation in laboratory environment
• Ready to begin bridge for technology transition

TRL 5-Validation in real environment

• Validation in relevant environment
• Ready to enter technology development

TRL 6-Demonstration in real environment

• Demonstrated in relevant environment
• Ready to enter system development

TRL 7-Demonstration of prototype

• Demonstrated in operational environment
• Ready for limited production decision

TRL 8-Product/System complete and qualified

• Compliant, qualified & test/demo complete
• Ready for operational evaluation

TRL 9-Product/System proven

• Completed operational evaluation
• Ready for full-rate

Updated:: 03/03/2021 [asrizam]