Project ID: SensorLink · TRL: 4 · Date: 2026-05-23
SensorLink has validated the core concept (sensor-to-satellite data fusion) in a
controlled lab environment with 3 IoT sensor types. Field validation is the critical
next step before commercial deployment.
Current gaps vs TRL 5:
- No field-validated calibration model for tropical climates
- API not yet stress-tested beyond 10 concurrent data streams
- IP position: provisional patent filed, full patent pending
| Phase | Activity | Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRL 5 | Field pilots (Kenya + Germany) | €180K | 6 months |
| TRL 6 | System integration & API stress test | €120K | 4 months |
| TRL 7 | Pre-commercial demonstration (2 paying beta clients) | €95K | 6 months |
| Total | €395K | 16 months |
Funding pathway: Horizon Europe EIC Transition (up to €2.5M, eligibility confirmed).
TRL 4 ──────── TRL 5 ──────── TRL 6 ──────── TRL 7 ──────── Commercial
│ Lab valid. │Field pilot │ Integration │ Beta clients│ Product launch
│ ✅ Done │ Q3 2026 │ Q1 2027 │ Q3 2027 │ Q1 2028
Market entry strategy: Target precision agriculture platforms (B2B integration)
as primary channel. Sign 2 integration partners by TRL 6 (Trimble, John Deere digital).
| Yr 1 (2028) | Yr 2 (2029) | Yr 3 (2030) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | €420K | €1.35M | €3.8M |
| COGS | €185K | €420K | €950K |
| Gross profit | €235K | €930K | €2.85M |
| Operating costs | €680K | €920K | €1.1M |
| EBITDA | –€445K | +€10K | +€1.75M |
NPV (10% discount, 5yr): €2.8M | Payback period: Month 28 | IRR: 34%
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| R&D (TRL 4→7) | €395K | EIC Transition grant |
| First commercial hire (Sales) | €85K/yr | Own funds |
| Marketing & pilots | €60K | EIC co-fund |
| IP protection (full patent) | €35K | Own funds |
| Total 18-month need | €575K |