LSIP Project Information

    Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

    For your project to move forward with the LSIP program approvals, the following information will be required.

    Like many funding agencies, supporting technology development, ERA utilizes the TRL scale for assessing technology advancement. It may be beneficial for the project to utilize the same language – please see Appendix A below.

    Project information

    • Project Location(s) (indicate host institution and specific lab/centre, if applicable)
    • Anticipated Start Date
    • Anticipated Duration
    • Estimated total cost
    • Estimated eligible cost
    • Brief (1/4 page) summary of lab services to be provided

    Company information

    • Legal Name
    • Location(s)
    • Organization Size (Number of employees)
    • Revenue Status:
    • Company website (if available)
    • Contact information: name of lead contact, role, email
    • Has this organization received prior support via LSIP or other ERA programs?
    • Technology Description
      Provide a 1/3 page summary of the technology that the project will support, what market/industry it targets, what problem it solves, and how it is relevant to the program focus (energy, emissions, environment.)

    Appendix A. Technology readiness levels (TRLs)

    Level 1: Basic principles of concept are observed and reported
    Scientific research begins to be translated into applied research and development. Activities might include paper studies of a technology’s basic properties.
    Level 2: Technology concept and/or application formulated
    Invention begins. Once basic principles are observed, practical applications can be invented. Activities are limited to analytic studies.
    Level 3: Analytical and experimental critical function and/or proof of concept
    Active research and development is initiated. This includes analytical studies and/or laboratory studies. Activities might include components that are not yet integrated or representative.
    Level 4: Component and/or validation in a laboratory environment
    Basic technological components are integrated to establish that they will work together. Activities include integration of “ad hoc” hardware in the laboratory.
    Level 5: Component and/or validation in a simulated environment
    The basic technological components are integrated for testing in a simulated environment. Activities include laboratory integration of components.
    Level 6: System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a simulated environment
    A model or prototype that represents a near desired configuration. Activities include testing in a simulated operational environment or laboratory.
    Level 7: Prototype ready for demonstration in an appropriate operational environment
    Prototype at planned operational level and is ready for demonstration in an operational environment. Activities include prototype field testing.
    Level 8: Actual technology completed and qualified through tests and demonstrations
    Technology has been proven to work in its final form and under expected conditions. Activities include developmental testing and evaluation of whether it will meet operational requirements.
    Level 9: Actual technology proven through successful deployment in an operational setting
    Actual application of the technology in its final form and under real-life conditions, such as those encountered in operational tests and evaluations. Activities include using the innovation under operational conditions.