Skip to main content
. 2024 Nov 8;7(1):43827. doi: 10.33137/cpoj.v7i1.43827

Table 4:

TRL Definitions defined by the HORIZON 2020 - Work Programme 2014-2015 and the scoping review abstraction of the HORIZON 2020 definitions.

TRL Definition Scoping Review E[]planation Count
1 Basic principle observed The idea has been formulated, proof of concept only 0
2 Technology concept formulated A software prototype has been made and tested virtually 0
3 Experimental proof of concept Analytical studies and feasibility studies. The device must be built 17
4 Technology validated in the lab The device has been tested on non-human or one healthy case study for validation. 26
5 Technology validated in the relevant environment validation. The device has been tested on healthy participants 21
6 Technology demonstrated in the relevant environment The device has been tested on a target population in a clinical setting (ISO Standard not complete) 29
7 System prototype demonstration in an operational environment The device has been tested for its intended purpose in an operational environment (outside of the clinic and lab) ISO Standards should be complete 14
8 System complete and qualified The device is ready to be commercialized and has been validated 1
9 Actual system is proven in an operational environment The device is available in the market 27