When a scientist starts thinking about bringing their research results to the market, the first question shouldn’t be “Who will buy it?” but rather “How ready is my technology?” — and that’s where the Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) scale becomes an essential tool.

What is TRL?

Some lessons from the UK’s experiences in technology transfer and commercialization may serve as valuable references for universities and research institutes aiming to find effective pathways for commercializing research and transferring technology.