Diagnostic Tool
How mature is your technology, really?
Locate your technology on the NASA 1–9 readiness scale — the same scale government innovation programs use to decide what to fund. Answer evidence questions, get your TRL, the gaps to the next level, and the funding context for your stage.
TRL 1–3
Research
From observed principles to an experimental proof of concept.
TRL 4–6
Development
From lab validation to a working prototype in a relevant environment.
TRL 7–9
Demonstration & Deployment
From operational demonstration to a system proven in real operations.
Takes about 4-6 minutes • 27 evidence checks
Answer honestly and only claim “Yes” where you could show the evidence to a reviewer. TRL is a ladder — skipped levels don’t count.