NTRAF flow
From scan to report
Stage 1Level 0 pre-assessment
A quick indicator sheet places the technology in a proof-of-concept, prototype, or commercialization band.
Source: NTRAF section 3.3
Stage 2Level 1 anticipated TRL
A top-down yes/no walk from TRL 9 to TRL 1 identifies the founder's claimed or anticipated TRL.
Source: NTRAF section 3.4
Stage 3Level 2 detailed criteria
Critical and supporting questions by TRL, technology, manufacturing, and programmatic category turn the anticipated TRL into a certified TRL.
Source: NTRAF section 3.5
Stage 4Review and report
ABIF reviewers inspect rationale and evidence, then approve, request changes, or export the TRA report.
Source: NTRAF section 6.1