CYCE ENERGY / PARTNERSHIPS
DESIGN PARTNER
PROGRAM
A limited program for operators deploying behind-the-meter power in 2026–2027.
Utility interconnect queues now exceed 5 years in most US markets. AI compute, EV fleet electrification, and high-density industrial loads cannot wait.
CYCE Energy is selecting a limited number of strategic Design Partners for first-of-a-kind Nexus-C 25 MW deployments in 2026 and 2027. These partnerships are reserved for operators who need power on a 12–24 month horizon and are positioned to collaborate on engineering, performance validation, and reference deployment.
This is not a sales program. Design Partners shape the product roadmap and receive commercial terms, allocation priority, and Phase 3 retrofit rights that will not be available to later-stage customers.
Request Application
We expect to select 3–5 Design Partners for the initial cohort. Application requires mutual NDA.
Contact PartnershipsWho Qualifies
AI & HPC Operators
25 MW–500 MW load growth planned through 2028, with active interconnect constraints in PJM, ERCOT, MISO, or comparable international grids.
EV Charging & Fleet Hubs
Megawatt-scale fast-charge installations where utility service is the critical path.
Hyperscale & Colocation
Hyperscale and colocation providers with sites identified but power-blocked.
Industrial Operators
Continuous-baseload requirements above 10 MW where grid reliability or cost has become a competitive disadvantage.
What Partners Receive
Allocation Priority
First access to 2026 and 2027 Nexus-C production capacity ahead of the general commercial release.
Co-Development Input
Direct engineering engagement on site-specific configuration, fuel logistics, control system integration, and thermal recovery optimization for the partner's load profile.
Preferred Commercial Terms
Design Partner pricing locks in below standard 2027+ commercial rates. Specific structure negotiated per partnership.
Phase 3 Retrofit Rights
Contractual right of first refusal on Nexus-N microreactor retrofit when the technology reaches commercial licensing, at pre-negotiated terms. Today's CAPEX converts directly to a net-zero asset.
Reference Rights & Co-Marketing
Optional. Partners can elect public attribution or remain confidential through deployment.
Technical Transparency
Engineering documentation, performance test data, and supply chain disclosure under NDA — the same materials a hyperscale procurement team would require for a 10-year power purchase commitment.
What Partners Commit To
Site Identification
Within 90 days of program acceptance, including utility status, fuel access, and permitting outlook.
Non-Binding Letter of Intent
Stating projected MW requirement and target deployment window. Binding offtake follows site engineering.
Engineering Collaboration Access
A named technical lead on the partner side who works with CYCE engineering through commissioning.
Performance Validation Participation
Sites are instrumented for continuous performance monitoring. Aggregated, anonymized data may be used in subsequent CYCE technical publications.
Deployment Timeline Alignment
Commitment to a defined commissioning window so CYCE can plan manufacturing capacity allocation.
Selection Criteria
Load Profile Fit
Does the MW requirement, duty cycle, and growth trajectory align with the Nexus-C architecture?
Site Readiness
Status of land acquisition, fuel availability, permitting, and grid interconnect.
Technical Sophistication
Is the partner capable of participating in a co-development process rather than a turnkey purchase?
Strategic Alignment
Long-term interest in the Phase 3 nuclear retrofit pathway, not a one-time deployment.
We expect to select 3–5 Design Partners for the 2026–2027 cohort.
Timeline
Application Window
Initial Technical Review
Site Evaluation & Term Sheet
Design Partner Agreement
Site Engineering Commencement
Initial Commissioning Targets
How to Apply
Submit the following to partners@cyceenergy.com:
- Company name, sector, and primary contact
- Projected MW requirement and target site location(s)
- Current utility interconnect status (queue position, expected energization date if known)
- Target deployment window
- Brief description of strategic interest in the Phase 3 retrofit pathway
Applications are reviewed weekly. Initial response within 5 business days.
Questions We Expect
Are you operating today?
Pre-commercial. Texas Nexus Hub integration is in progress. Design Partner status includes full transparency on manufacturing readiness under NDA.
How is this different from a Bloom, a Caterpillar, or a Mitsubishi Power deployment?
Three differences: vertical integration of the conversion stack (we manufacture the IP-protected components, not assemble third-party hardware); the Cycled Carbon thermal recovery loop that drives 45%+ lifetime efficiency; and the modular architecture that enables a future combustion-to-nuclear retrofit without replacing the power block.
What’s the catch on Phase 3?
Microreactor commercial deployment depends on NRC licensing of the chosen reactor architecture and HALEU fuel availability. CYCE manufactures the conversion engine that survives the retrofit; we are not the reactor licensee. We will announce reactor technology partners as licensing progresses.
What if we’re not ready for a binding commitment?
The Design Partner LOI is non-binding through site engineering. The intent is to align manufacturing allocation, not to lock partners into a deployment that hasn’t been engineered yet.
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