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?

On October 3, 2025, Ms. Nguyễn Đặng Tuấn Minh – CEO of KisStartup JSC – delivered a presentation titled “Building and Connecting an Ecosystem for Commercialization,” sharing both international experiences and practical lessons from Vietnam.

In June and July 2025, Vietnamese LIFers join outstanding scientists from around the world to participate in LIF Global – one of the most intensive and long-term technology commercialization support programs globally, organized by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).

In London, United Kingdom, the LIFers will:

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.

iRnD (Innovation Research and Development) is a project aimed at promoting technology commercialization and transfer as part of KisStartup's iRnD initiative.

Objective

With the goal of bringing research results to businesses in need of innovation and technology investment, and to practical collaboration opportunities for research commercialization, the program is expected to be an effective bridge between technologies and businesses.

Key Activities

Within the framework of iRnD, we have the following main activities: