Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
DescriptionIn the application templates for the Competence Development Award and the Young Researcher's Award, it is stated that you, as the applicant, should describe the expected TRL development in your expression of interest.
As background information, the nine TRL levels are therefore explained below. The description has been borrowed from the application guide of the Strategic Innovation Program BioInnovation. You can find the full guide here.
TRL Description
TRL 1. Basic principles observed
TRL 2. Technology concept formulated
TRL 3. Experimental proof of concept
TRL 4. Technology validated in lab
TRL 5. Technology validated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies)
TRL 6. Technology demonstrated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies)
TRL 7. System prototype demonstration in operational environment
TRL 8. System complete and qualified
TRL 9. Actual system proven in operational environment (competitive manufacturing in the case of key enabling technologies; or in space)