Client portals GLOBAL (ENG) About us Services News and insights Contact us TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATION Technology Qualification: accelerate your development from concept to deployment. Even in a sector that is hungry for innovation, technology development can be difficult. We help you to quantify, qualify and communicate the deployment readiness of your novel technology, removing the barriers to acceptance. Home Services Technology Qualification Overview Innovation is driven by new technologies that involve novel designs, concepts or applications. But whilst the upsides can be commercially and strategically critical, the introduction of novel technologies can be high-risk and is often outside the scope of existing rules, standards and industry practices. What we offer LR’s Technology Qualification is a goal-based approach to risk that can be applied to any technology. It follows a simple 3-stage process of assessing the technology maturity and its risks, planning for its qualification, and executing the plan. The TQ process enables us to issue a certificate when it would otherwise be impossible - for example, for a technology that is still being refined or doesn’t entirely meet the existing published standards. TQ can provide independent confirmation of a technology’s performance claims – it can “certify” how good the technology is. TQ can be applied at any stage of the technology development – there are advantages to early engagement but it can be applied retrospectively too. What are the benefits? Lloyd’s Register’s Guidance Notes for Technology Qualification (TQ) is a robust methodology and systematic process for managing technology-related risks, providing evidence that your technology will achieve its objectives with an acceptable level of confidence. This delivers a range of important outcomes for you: Optimises and accelerates your development programmes Supports financial decision gates by assessing technology feasibility and maturity Addresses all stakeholders’ uncertainties – including investors, regulators, and customers Examines the potential impacts of combining novel and existing technologies Delivers an LR certificate substantiating the performance claims of the technology – enhancing the credibility of your technology or new product Reduces your risk exposure, both technical and commercial Why choose LR? LR is committed to safety and sustainability, so innovation is central to everything we do. Our revised Technology Qualification Guidance Notes represents a recommended practice with a goal-based approach to risk that can be applied to any technology, from marine and energy assets through to the renewables sector, and even new technologies such as automated aerial vehicles and additive manufacturing. Want to know more about this service? Get in touch Related services Here are some other services that you might be interested in. Type approval Marine Equipment Directive CASE STUDIES Who we work with We help businesses across dozens of sectors push forward and achieve like never before. How can we help you? Keeping verification on-track during COVID-19. Remote survey used for routine testing onboard Hebron, operated by ExxonMobil Canada Properties. Industry leaders join forces on ammonia-fuelled tanker project A collaborative effort to work on producing a zero-carbon emitting deep-sea tanker, powered by ammonia. See more case studies INSIGHTS What we think LR's experts regularly share their research and insights. LR fulfils critical role in HMS Queen Elizabeth... NAVAL November 2021 Infinity: The future of maritime finance? MARINE & SHIPPING November 2021 Read more insights EVENTS Join us at these forthcoming events 7 Dec 21 Dec Marintec 2021. China 6 Jun 22 Jun Posidonia 2022. Greece, Athens See more events Looking for a bespoke service or solution? Get in touch Who we are Careers Resources Lloyd's Register, LR and any variants are trading names of Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Lloyd's Register Group Services Limited (Reg. no. 6193893) is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: 71 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BS, UK. A member of the Lloyd's Register group. © 2021 Lloyd's Register Group Services Limited. Privacy notice Cookies policy Terms of use Brexit update Modern slavery policy Your Privacy By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings