TPMM is a Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-based stage-gate process model that contains engineered criteria, tailorable to any given technology development program. It is a management model that focuses on the full activity set (e.g. programmatics, systems engineering, transition management, risk, & verification) that can be used by a technology program manager to manage their technical development program to transition to an Acquisition Customer. Every activity contributes to the technology product. The results of each activity are documented by one or more deliverables in any given phase - no superfluous activities. Information is available through the website.
The model infrastructure has been built such that it:
- Defines each TRL as a phase (stage)
- Establishes Exit criteria (gate) for each TRL
- Reinforces System Engineering Principles
- Aligns to Enterprise Development Process (DoD 5000)
- Focuses on successful transitioning
- Provides the criteria supporting Technology Transition Agreements
