Technology Trend and Level Assessment Using Patent Data for Preliminary Feasibility Study on R and D Program

The Korean government has applied preliminary feasibility study for new and huge R&D programs since 2008.The study is carried out from the viewpoints of technology, policy, and Economics. Then integrate the separate analysis and finally arrive at a definite result; whether a program is feasible or unfeasible, This paper describes the concept and method of the feasibility analysis focused on technological viability assessment for technical analysis. It consists of technology trend assessment and technology level assessment. Through the analysis, we can determine the chance of schedule delay or cost overrun occurring in the proposed plan.

• Seongmin Yim

• Preliminary Feasibility Study
• Technological viability
• Technology Trend Assessment
• Technology Level Assessment

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