# TRL (Technology Readiness Level)
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**slug:** trl
**term:** TRL (Technology Readiness Level)
**definition:** A 9-level scale used by the EU to assess the maturity of a technology. TRL 1 is basic research (principles observed), TRL 4 is lab validation, TRL 6 is demonstration in a relevant environment, and TRL 9 is a proven system in an operational environment. TRL is critical for EU funding: EIC Pathfinder targets TRL 1-4, EIC Transition covers TRL 4-6, and EIC Accelerator addresses TRL 5-9.
**related links:** 
  -     **href:** /programmes/eic-accelerator
    **label:** EIC Accelerator (TRL 5-9)
  -     **href:** /programmes/pathfinder-open
    **label:** EIC Pathfinder (TRL 1-4)
  -     **href:** /programmes/eic-transition
    **label:** EIC Transition (TRL 4-6)
**related terms:** 
  - eic
  - horizon-europe

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