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http://dx.doi.org/10.9718/JBER.2017.38.3.89

Development of Performance Measure Indices using TRL: Focused on the National Medical Device R&D Projects  

Lee, Man-Pyo (Graduate School of Technology and Innovation Management, Hanyang University)
Jung, Mi-Jin (Program in Science & Technology Studies, Korea University)
Choi, Gyung-Hyun (Graduate School of Technology and Innovation Management, Hanyang University)
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Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research / v.38, no.3, 2017 , pp. 89-94 More about this Journal
Abstract
In order to improve national competitiveness through technological research and development, the government puts in R&D budget every year and manages to improve the R&D results. Accordingly, various R&D project management methods have applied for successful advancement of technology and product. TRL is a measurement system developed by NASA to assess the maturity of technology since the 1970s. To apply medical device, the characteristics such as regulation, clinical trials are considered as a significant influence. In this study, we would like to derive PMI(performance measures index) for medical device R&D projects by using TRL and stage-gate model. As a result of this study, it is possible to use the PMI for decision making and evaluation in the R&D projects and believed that the objectivity can be ensured by the approval or certification of regulatory authority.
Keywords
Technology Readiness Level; Performance Measure Indices; Medical Device; Public R&D; Government Fund;
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