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If your solution is a Product Select TRL3 - Analytical studies on separate elements of the technology. Laboratory based trials TRL4 - Basic technological components integrated together. Durability is not yet important TRL5 - Basic technological components integrated under controlled environment TRL6 - Functional version on a realistic environment to draw conclusions on the technical and operational capabilities TRL7 - Manufacturable version on an environment to address all the operational requirements TRL8 - Product in its final form in full mode under expected conditions and periods TRL9 - Product in its final form under full commercial deployment
If your solution is a Process Select TRL3 - Laboratory experiments to verify the conceptual process works TRL4 - Process components are validated individually and could be integrated in an ad hoc manner at lab scale TRL5 - Integrated validation of the process to produce short batches TRL6 - Development of a pilot-scale testing plant including engineering scale equivalents TRL7 - Demonstration of the continuous operation of the pilot plant TRL8 - Demonstration plant is constructed and operated in continuous mode outside normal parameters TRL9 - Commercial plant set up and running for full range of operating conditions
Select BRL1: Hypothesizing on possible business concept BRL2: First business concept described. Identified overall market & some competitors BRL3: Draft of business model. Described market potential and competitive overview; BRL4: First version of business model, first projections of economic viability & market potential BRL5: Business model testing, first revenue model competitive position verified in market BRL6: Full business model including pricing verified on customers BRL7: Product/market fit demonstrated. Attractive revenue/cost projection BRL8: Business model is fine-tuned. Sales & metrics show business model holds and can scales BRL9: Business model finalised. Business scaling with recurring revenues
Select RRL1: Awareness of possible regulatory compliance frameworks RRL2: Understanding of policy and regulatory uncertainties or hurdles RRL3: Overarching relevant regulatory frameworks identified RRL4: High-level understanding of targeted regulatory frameworks RRL5: Critical in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks identified RRL6: Strategy to overcome identified regulatory hurdles RRL7: Fine-tuned strategy to overcome regulatory hurdles RRL8: Obtaining regulatory approval, accreditation, standards RRL9: Periodic reporting of regulatory requirements in progress
2. Describe how your proposed project aligns with current regulatory frameworks and sustainability criteria, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and feedstock sustainability. Highlight any existing gaps and your plan to address them.
3. Select the RRL you aim to achieve in 5 years and describe the specific benefits or impacts this level will have on your project's development and commercialisation.
1. Select the SRL where your project is currently located and explain why, providing specific examples such as type of stakeholder already mapped and engaged.
Select SRL1: Formulating the societal challenges specific for your project. Are these linked to a fair division of the benefits withing the value chain, accessibility for all consumer groups or rather the general knowledge and acceptance of the solution by the general public? SRL2: Identify the relevant stakeholders and their respective roles in solving the societal challenges SRL3: Co-creating solutions with relevant stakeholders to the identified societal challenges SRL4: Problem validation with pilot testing in a relevant environment; SRL5: Proposed solution validated by relevant stakeholders in the area SRL6: Solution demonstrated in a relevant environment in cooperation with relevant stakeholders SRL7: Refinement of solution and retesting in relevant environment with relevant stakeholders as necessary SRL8: Proposed solutions and plan for societal adoption complete and qualified SRL9: Actual solution proven in relevant environment
2. Select the SRL you aim to achieve in 5 years and explain the main enablers (e.g., partnerships, tools, community engagement strategies) that will help your project achieve meaningful social change, maximise stakeholder outcomes, and drive societal impact.
3. Identify the main barriers (e.g., inclusiveness, fairness of the value chain, knowledge level, stakeholder engagement) and needs to achieve the target SRL. Outline strategies you plan to implement to address these challenges.
