721.00 GBX -16.00 ABOUT CUSTOMERS INVESTORS SUSTAINABILITY CAREERS NEWS About Home | About | Our technology | Research | Research programmes Research programmes Rolls-Royce Research & Technology (R&T) is responsible for developing technologies from their earliest concept stage to the point at which they are available for demonstration in an operational environment. R&T Programmes are broadly classified in terms of their Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Programmes in TRL 1-2 are run by the Strategic Research team and are usually 'beyond the horizons' of the existing customer-facing and operational business units. TRL 3-5 involve the acquisition of new technical capabilities, normally in support of support of Vision 10 & 20. These form part of the Applied Research programme. Our University Technology Centres (UTCs) support the strategic and applied programmes for all sectors. Technologies that are successful are then incorporated into demonstrator programmes, normally involving engines or large-scale rig tests. Rolls-Royce collaborates with many International, Governmental and Regional Research bodies in order to maximise the technology we can develop. Here are some of our current programmes. ASTRAEA CLEEN programme E3E programme Clean Sky JTI Sustainable and Green Engine (SAGE) ITD DREAM LEMCOTEC ADVENT programme SAMULET programme STREAMLINE Our strategy Who we are Where we operate Our technology Vision Gas turbine technology Enabling technologies Manufacturing technology Nuclear technology Materials technology Research Research programmes ASTRAEA CLEEN programme E3E programme Clean Sky JTI Sustainable and Green Engine (SAGE) ITD DREAM LEMCOTEC ADVENT programme SAMULET programme STREAMLINE Advanced Manufacturing Research Centres Research and University Technology Centres Our story Would you like to Work for us? Download annual report Learn about Innovation Speak to Investor relations Speak to a press officer Find out about the AGM 2015 Recent press releases 2 September 2015 Rolls-Royce to design and equip advanced stern trawler 12 August 2015 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines selected by International Airlines Group 7 August 2015 Rolls-Royce and Hispano-Suiza (Safran) announce the creation of Aero Gearbox International and plans to construct a production plant in Poland Connect with us Follow us on Twitter View our latest videos Visit our Facebook page Follow us on LinkedIn Visit our Flickr Stay in touch Sign up to get the latest news CONTACT US  Site map Use of cookies Legal information © Rolls-Royce plc 2015 All rights reserved