Technology Readiness Level

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TRL Code 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 a relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies).
TRL 6 Technology demonstrated in a relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies).
TRL 7 System prototype demonstration in an operational environment.
TRL 8 System complete and qualified.
TRL9 Actual system is proven in an operational environment (competitive manufacturing in the case of key enabling technologies; or in space).