Risk & Uncertainty · Quantitative assessment
Technology Readiness Levels
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) · Technology assessment framework
A promising technology exists, but its maturity and readiness for operational use are unclear.
Why use it
Assess technology maturity using a staged readiness scale.
How to apply
- Define the specific management situation and desired outcome.
- Gather the minimum facts, constraints, and perspectives needed to use the tool.
- Apply Technology Readiness Levels, make key assumptions explicit, and compare the result with realistic alternatives.
- Record the decision, next owner or action, and a testable criterion for the next step.
Output
A TRL assessment and evidence needed to reach the next level.