Technology readiness

Level 1

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Lowest level of technology readiness. Scientific research begins to be translated into applied research and development. Examples might include fun...

Level 2

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Once basic principles are observed, practical applications can be formulated. Examples are limited to analytic studies and experimentation.

Level 3

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Active research and development is initiated. Laboratory studies aim to validate analytical predictions of separate components of the technology. E...

Level 4

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Design, development and lab testing of technological components are performed. Here, basic technological components are integrated to establish tha...

Level 5

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The basic technological components are integrated together with realistic supporting elements to be tested in a simulated environment. This is a “h...

Level 6

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The prototype, which is well beyond that of level 5, is tested in a relevant environment. The system or process demonstration is carried out in an ...

Level 7

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Prototype is near, or at, planned operational system level. The final design is virtually complete. The goal of this stage is to remove engineering...

Level 8

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Technology has been proven to work in its final form under the expected conditions. In most of the cases, this level represents the end of true sys...

Level 9

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Here, the technology in its final form is ready for commercial deployment.

Technology readiness

Level Description
Level 1 Lowest level of technology readiness. Scientific research begins to be translated into applied research and development. Examples might include fundamental ...
Level 2 Once basic principles are observed, practical applications can be formulated. Examples are limited to analytic studies and experimentation.
Level 3 Active research and development is initiated. Laboratory studies aim to validate analytical predictions of separate components of the technology. Examples ...
Level 4 Design, development and lab testing of technological components are performed. Here, basic technological components are integrated to establish that they ...
Level 5 The basic technological components are integrated together with realistic supporting elements to be tested in a simulated environment. This is ...
Level 6 The prototype, which is well beyond that of level 5, is tested in a relevant environment. The system or process ...
Level 7 Prototype is near, or at, planned operational system level. The final design is virtually complete. The goal of this stage ...
Level 8 Technology has been proven to work in its final form under the expected conditions. In most of the cases, this ...
Level 9 Here, the technology in its final form is ready for commercial deployment.