Why Choose MODULE 12?
We combine deep business and operational expertise with a network of leading academic and industry experts spanning all domains of fusion science, uniting the full spectrum of skills needed to bring fusion to market.
Economics-First Approach
We prioritize commercial viability over technical novelty, ensuring your fusion technology has a clear path to profitability.
Deep Business Expertise
MIT trained business leaders with decades of experience commercializing technical innovation from startup scale to fortune 500
Strategic Network
Connected to leading investors, industrial partners, and policy makers in the global fusion ecosystem.
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Our Services
Comprehensive advisory services designed to accelerate fusion technology commercialization from concept to market deployment.
Techno-Economic Analysis, Cost Modeling & LCA
Granular cost & life-cycle models with uncertainty analysis and investor-ready tools.
Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis
Investment-grade financial models for funding rounds and strategic planning.
Market Strategy & Commercialization
Go-to-market strategies for fusion technologies entering commercial markets.
Navigating the Fusion industry for Corporates
Strategic insights for industrial leaders exploring fusion's commercial potential.
Regulatory Strategy & Policy Analysis
Navigate complex regulatory frameworks for fusion energy deployment.
Supply Chain & Manufacturing Strategy
Scalable manufacturing and supply chain strategies for fusion components.
Recognized by Leading Media
Our fusion expertise and insights have been featured in top-tier publications and industry forums worldwide.
Meet Our Team
World-class fusion experts combining deep technical knowledge with proven business execution to accelerate commercial fusion reality.
Douglas Sutcliffe
3x clean tech founder and experienced Fortune 500 product leader with deep expertise in nuclear fusion economics and technology commercialization. Douglas combines rigorous technical analysis with proven business execution to accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy. Douglas is a also a respected thought leader on business operations and AI, and their applications in clean tech businesses. He has been featured in Entrepreneur, Business Insider and other major publications.
Layla Araiinejad
Layla led the techno-economic analysis for MIT's first Market Report on Nuclear Fusion. Her graduate thesis remains one of the most comprehensive publicly available cost analyses of deuterium–tritium fusion power plants. She has served as a Research Associate at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), where she continues to collaborate actively, bringing extensive expertise in fusion and energy economics. Layla's work has been published in leading journals and presented at major conferences.
Sergei Kniazev
Certified Accountant with 18+ years of international experience in financial advisory (KPMG) and energy (BP), Sergei has led over 50 transaction advisory projects across valuation, modeling, and due diligence, and directed international strategy in the energy sector. He now applies this expertise to fusion - developing investor-ready financial models, commercialization roadmaps, and market strategies that help founders translate complex technology into compelling investment cases.
Publications & Research
Independent research and analysis driving evidence-based insights into fusion commercialization pathways and economic frameworks.
A Nickel Short: Rethinking Element Scarcity in Pursuit of a Fusion-Powered World
Analysis of critical material supply chains for fusion energy systems, examining nickel availability and supply security for commercial fusion deployment.
Techno-Economic Analysis of Tokamak Power Plant Design and Operation
Master's thesis examining economic optimization of tokamak power plant configurations through comprehensive techno-economic modeling and policy analysis.
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"Your work makes a valuable contribution by framing mineral availability not only as a technical challenge but also as a strategic consideration for the clean energy transition. I believe your analysis will be of great interest to researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders alike."
"This thesis provides a valuable and rigorous look at the potential of fusion as an energy industry by applying supply chain and other relevant toolsets while identifying specific research which may offer solutions to some of the tightest mineral constraints facing fusion."
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