TMRL – Team Readiness Level

No transfer without the right team

“A brilliant invention – but no one could execute it.”

What is the TMRL?

The Team Readiness Level describes how well your team is equipped to bring an idea to market – in terms of roles, skills, and collaboration.

TMRL Stages at a Glance

TMRL 1–2 Solo researcher, low awareness of transfer needs

TMRL 3–4 Early collaborators, unclear roles

TMRL 5–6 Core team with tech & business skills, clear roles

TMRL 7–9 Growing team, leadership structure, external advisors, long-term planning

What makes a strong team?

• Complementary skills (tech, business, IP, project mgmt.)
• Commitment (time, motivation, ownership structure)
• Culture (diversity, communication, conflict management)

Who’s truly driving your idea – and what skills are still missing?

→ Describe your team in the application – and how you plan to strengthen it.