Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Declarations

Early-Stage TRL 1–3

Conceptual development, feasibility assessments, and foundational research typically require:

• Concept notes and research outlines – initial scope, baseline hypotheses, and problem definition.

• Preliminary feasibility studies – early analyses supporting technical potential.

• Supporting literature reviews – peer-reviewed research, white papers, or patents cited as a foundation.

• Initial experimental data – indicative lab findings, basic proof-of-principle results.

• Optional R&D funding approvals – small-scale grants, institutional seed funding evidence.

Platform metrics indicate early-stage TRL 1–3 submissions typically include ~12 PDFs, 4 Word documents, 2 Excel sheets, and 1 supporting image, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (18) minutes.

Mid-Stage TRL Validation (TRL 4–5)

Prototype development and validation stages expected by regulators, institutional reviewers, or funding authorities include:

• Proof-of-concept validation – controlled lab test reports confirming feasibility.

• Prototype engineering documentation – schematics, Bills of Materials, build records.

• Simulation and experimental data – computational models, validation reports, raw outputs.

• Risk and compliance assessments – hazard analyses, conformity with safety standards.

• Independent expert assessment – validation reports or assessor opinions.

• Optional funding evidence – milestone reports for mid-stage grants.

VerifiedClimate™ platform metrics indicate mid-stage TRL 4–5 submissions typically include ~11 PDFs, 3 Word documents, 1 Excel sheet, and 1 supporting image, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (16) minutes.

Pilot-Scale Demonstrations (TRL 6–7)

Field testing, Series A funding readiness, and regulatory alignment at pilot scale typically include:

• Field trial documentation – monitored conditions, test performance reports.

• Extended compliance assessments – certifications, CE marking, hazard reports.

• Third-party evaluations – independent test or validation reports.

• Commercial feasibility studies – market readiness analysis, adoption forecasts.

• Partnership confirmations – letters of support from regulators or industrial partners.

• Gap analysis for TRL 8–9 – remaining steps to market deployment.

(TRL 8–9 market readiness is referenced in broader governance and regulatory filings.)

Platform metrics indicate TRL 6–7 submissions typically include ~16 PDFs, 5 Word documents, 2 Excel sheets, and 2 supporting images, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (22) minutes.

Grant Applications & Public Funding Packages

Funding authorities such as Horizon Europe, Innovate UK, and U.S. DOE programmes typically expect:

• Official funding call reference – published programme identifier.

• Completed application form in required format – strictly as specified by the funding body. (Formal submission must still follow the funding authority’s channels; many organizations maintain a VerifiedClimate™ record in parallel for timestamped archival.)

• Detailed technical and impact narrative – project objectives, outcomes, alignment with programme goals.

• Structured work plan – milestones, deliverables, resource allocation.

• Budget and cost justification – eligible and co-funded costs aligned with EU or national rules.

• Organizational capacity records – staff CVs, prior experience, institutional endorsements.

• Partnership confirmations – letters of intent, consortium agreements.

• Risk management plans – registers, mitigation measures, ethical considerations.

• Regulatory and ethical approvals – environmental permits, ethics board clearance.

• Optional SME or certification proof – SME status declarations, ISO accreditations.

Platform metrics indicate typical grant submission packages include ~24 PDFs, 5 Word documents, 3 Excel sheets, and 1 supporting image, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (28) minutes.

CSRD- and IFRS S2-Aligned ESG Disclosures

Disclosures aligned with CSRD, IFRS S2, or Paris Agreement frameworks typically include:

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• Underlying emissions inventories – Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions (ISO 14064-compliant).

• Supply chain due diligence – supplier codes of conduct, ESG audits, compliance declarations.

• Board-approved sustainability policies – climate transition plans, Paris Agreement alignment.

• SFDR and EU Taxonomy

• Third-party assurance reports – limited or reasonable assurance from accredited auditors.

• Methodology statements – KPI calculation methods, materiality matrices.

• Climate risk and opportunity assessments – TCFD-aligned scenario planning.

• Year-on-year comparative ESG data – historical performance datasets.

• EU Taxonomy disclosures – alignment of turnover, CapEx, and OpEx.

• Optional investor briefing materials – ESG decks, stakeholder updates.

Platform metrics indicate ESG reporting packages typically include ~24 PDFs, 5 Word documents, 3 Excel sheets, and 1 supporting image, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (28) minutes.

Governance Disclosures & Stakeholder Assurance Filings

Board submissions, investor disclosures, and stakeholder filings typically include:

• Formal board or committee papers – resolutions, decision briefs, agenda packs.

• Risk registers and analysis – financial, operational, or environmental risks.

• Stakeholder assurance briefings – investor, shareholder, or consortium documents.

• Minutes or records of prior meetings – governance context.
  

• Annexed technical or financial schedules – supplementary decision-making evidence.

• Material event disclosures – updates on major governance matters.

• Updated governance policies – codes of conduct, conflict-of-interest registers.

• External assurance reports – governance audits by PwC, Deloitte, or similar.

• Legal or regulatory opinions – external counsel reviews.

• Optional oversight letters – confirmations from funders or regulators.

Platform metrics indicate governance filings typically include ~10 PDFs, 3 Word documents, and 1 Excel sheet, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (20) minutes.

Carbon, Climate & Environmental Claims

Offset project developers and organizations disclosing emissions reductions under the Paris Agreement, ISO 14064, or voluntary carbon standards typically include:

• Baseline emissions inventories – Scope 1, 2, 3 data.

• Project design documentation – methodologies, boundaries, leakage assessments.

• Monitoring and verification reports – accredited auditor findings.

• Carbon credit issuance documentation – registry certificates, serialization records.

• Stakeholder consultation records – meeting notes, public comments.

• Environmental impact assessments – biodiversity, water, land-use impacts.

• Conformity statements – CDM, VCS, or Gold Standard certifications.

• Buyer or investor contracts – agreements relating to credit sales or claims.

• Paris Agreement alignment statements – national or corporate target alignment.

• Optional public disclosures – press releases, sustainability web content.

Platform metrics indicate carbon claim submissions typically include ~19 PDFs, 3 Word documents, 2 Excel sheets, and 3 supporting images, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (26) minutes.

Procurement & Tender Evidence

Public tenders and institutional procurement processes typically require:

• Official tender documentation – published tender notice, scope of work.

• Mandatory compliance certificates – ISO accreditations, tax clearances, insurances.

• Technical proposals – design specifications, implementation methodologies.

• Financial proposals – itemized pricing schedules, bid validity letters.

• Proof of organizational capacity – prior experience records, technical staff CVs.

• Supply chain due diligence – declarations of origin, ESG compliance documentation.

• Client references – endorsements from previous contracting authorities.

• Risk mitigation strategies – health & safety, environmental risk protocols.

• Signed declarations – anti-corruption, conflict-of-interest disclosures.

• Optional consortium agreements – partner or subcontractor confirmations.

Platform metrics indicate procurement submissions typically include ~12 PDFs, 4 Word documents, 2 Excel sheets, and 1 supporting image, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (18) minutes.

Research & Academic Declarations

Research outputs submitted for academic publication, funding reviews, or institutional archiving typically include:

• Draft or published manuscript – preprints or journal-ready articles.

• Underlying datasets – raw and processed research data.

• Statistical or computational methodologies – analysis workflows, code repositories.

• Ethical approval documentation – IRB approvals, research clearance.

• Literature review archives – key references, prior evidence.

• Peer review correspondence – reviewer feedback, responses.

• Conflict of interest disclosures – required statements for journal or funder compliance.

• Grant funding acknowledgments – evidence of financial support.

• Licensing and open-access agreements – publication rights confirmations.

• Optional supplementary materials – high-resolution figures, multimedia.

Platform metrics indicate academic research submissions typically include ~10 PDFs, 3 Word documents, and 1 Excel sheet, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (20) minutes.

Certification & Accreditation Submissions

Certification bodies (ISO, FSC, LEED) and accreditation authorities typically expect:

• Certification application forms – strictly in the authority’s required format.

• Quality manuals and policies – documented management systems.

• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) – process-level documentation.

• Evidence of implementation – operational logs, training registers.

• Internal audit reports – pre-certification self-assessments.

• Corrective action plans – responses to identified gaps.

• Legal or regulatory permits – licenses required for accreditation.

• Third-party evaluation reports – external auditor findings.

• Historical certifications – records of prior accreditations.

• Optional global alignment references – UN SDGs, Paris Agreement targets.

Platform metrics indicate certification submissions typically include ~12 PDFs, 4 Word documents, 2 Excel sheets, and 1 supporting image, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (18) minutes.

Partnership, Consortium & Joint Venture Records

Formal collaboration agreements and governance records generally include:

• Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) – outlining high-level intent.

• Consortium agreements – legal collaboration terms.

• Governance frameworks – decision-making structures, escalation mechanisms.

• Financial commitments – cost-sharing arrangements.

• Risk allocation statements – liability, indemnity, insurance clauses.

• IP agreements – ownership and licensing of background/foreground IP.

• Work package definitions – partner-specific deliverables.

• Third-party endorsements – letters of support from regulators or investors.

• Contingency and withdrawal protocols – conflict resolution clauses.

• Optional communications agreements – joint branding policies.

Platform metrics indicate partnership submissions typically include ~10 PDFs, 3 Word documents, and 1 Excel sheet, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (20) minutes.

General Compliance & Regulatory Filings

Broader compliance filings, statutory disclosures, and regulatory submissions typically require:

• Regulatory forms and templates – prescribed by oversight bodies.

• Audited financial statements – statutory accounts, tax filings.

• Operational compliance reports – health & safety, environmental, or quality.

• Data privacy documentation – GDPR/CCPA registers, DPIAs.

• Stakeholder consultation records – public engagement summaries.

• Independent legal opinions – external counsel reviews.

• Official correspondence – communications with regulators.

• Permit renewals and licenses – documentation of authorizations.

• Assurance or attestation reports – third-party compliance verification.

• Optional voluntary disclosures – adherence to industry pledges.

Platform metrics indicate regulatory filings typically include ~12 PDFs, 4 Word documents, 2 Excel sheets, and 1 supporting image, with an average submission time on this infrastructure of (18) minutes.

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