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R&D steps2 | TRLs | Descriptions | ||
Tech qualified through successful operations – Proof of Performance | 9 |
Technology has proven successful in its mission operations (full commercial application) EIC Accelerator
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Tech completed through test and demo | 8 |
Technology completed and qualified through test and demonstration (first of the kind commercial system) EIC Accelerator
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Prototype demo in operational environment | 7 |
Integration and demonstration of industrial prototype system in the operational environment (demonstration system) EIC Accelerator
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Prototype demo in relevant environment – Proof of Principle | 6 |
Prototype system scale-up and demonstration of commercial-scale system in the intended environment Eurostars EIC Accelerator
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Tech validation in relevant environment | 5 |
Testing and validation of discrete technology components' combination in the intended environment – synergy of technology components (prototype) Eurostars
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Tech validation in lab environment | 4 |
Identification and validation of discrete technology components in the laboratory environment Eurostars
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Analytical & experimental Proof of Concept | 3 | Critical function of technology/application demonstrated through experimentation | ||
Tech concept/application formulated | 2 | Technology concept/application development | ||
Basic principles observed | 1 | Basic principles observed or postulated, no experimental proof or detailed analysis yet exists | ||
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