Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale is an industrially applied concept that outlines different R&D steps, which support the innovation and industrialization process of technologies to transform ideas to the market. Check the TRL scale below to understand what NextGenRnD has on offer.
| R&D steps | TRLs | Descriptions | ||
| Tech qualified through successful operations – Proof of Performance | 9 | Technology has proven successful in its mission operations (full commercial application) | ||
| Tech completed through test and demo | 8 | Technology completed and qualified through test and demonstration (first of the kind commercial system) | ||
| Prototype demo in operational environment | 7 | Integration and demonstration of industrial prototype system in the operational environment (demonstration system) | ||
| Prototype demo in relevant environment – Proof of Principle | 6 | Prototype system scale-up and demonstration of commercial-scale system in the intended environment | ||
| Tech validation in relevant environment | 5 | Testing and validation of discrete technology components' combination in the intended environment – synergy of technology components (prototype) | ||
| Tech validation in lab environment | 4 | Identification and validation of discrete technology components in the laboratory environment | ||
| Analytical & experimental Proof of Concept | 3 |
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| Tech concept/application formulated | 2 |
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| Basic principles observed | 1 | Basic principles observed or postulated, no experimental proof or detailed analysis yet exists | ||