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.
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, facing active interconnect constraints in PJM, ERCOT, or MISO.
EV Fleet Developers
Megawatt-scale fast charging hubs where utility service is on the critical path.
Hyperscale Providers
Site identified and secured, but blocked by power availability.
Industrial Operators
10 MW+ continuous baseload where grid reliability is a competitive disadvantage.
What Partners Receive
Allocation Priority
First access to 2026–2027 manufacturing capacity ahead of general release.
Co-Development Input
Site-specific configuration, fuel logistics, and control system integration.
Preferred Commercial Terms
Locked-in pricing structure below 2027+ standard commercial rates.
Phase 3 Retrofit Rights
Right of first refusal contract for the Nexus-N micro-reactor retrofit. Today's CAPEX converts directly to a net-zero asset.
Technical Transparency
Full access to engineering documentation, performance test data, and supply chain intelligence under NDA.
What Partners Commit To
Site Identification
Within 90 days of acceptance (utility status, fuel access, permitting).
Non-Binding LOI
Defining MW requirements and target deployment window.
Engineering Collaboration
Dedication of a lead technical liaison from the partner.
Performance Validation
Continuous monitoring; anonymized data may be used in CYCE publications.
Timeline Alignment
Commitment to a defined commissioning window.
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 vision.
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.