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Nonprofit · Compute for research
The compute to model the Earth beneath us — shared, not bought.
Project Nodus connects donated computing capacity with university researchers in energy engineering, helping worthy simulations move forward without another cloud invoice.
Our mission
We exist to accelerate scientific discovery by connecting researchers with compute—giving strong ideas access to the tools they need while letting institutions and volunteers take part in building the future of energy science.
How it works
Idle machines become a shared instrument for research.
Nodus reviews
We check public benefit, workload fit, licensing, security, and whether the work can be divided safely.
Approved work advances
Approved projects move toward technical onboarding and, later, execution across the Nodus compute network.
What we stand for
Four commitments that shape every decision.
Compute should not decide whose idea matters
Promising research should not stop because a team lacks a large grant or cluster allocation.
Research first
Nodus prioritizes academic and public-interest work with a clear connection to energy systems and society.
Security before scale
Every request is reviewed for data sensitivity, software licensing, and operational risk before technical onboarding.
Institutions can contribute
Universities, laboratories, and volunteers can eventually make idle resources useful to vetted research.
For energy researchers
You bring the research question. Nodus helps evaluate the path to scale.
Reservoir engineering, geothermal, carbon storage, seismic processing, grid optimization, hydrogen, batteries, and emissions research often require large ensembles of related runs.
Phase 1 gives your team a structured way to describe that work, attach supporting material, communicate with reviewers, and track approval.
- History matching and uncertainty quantification
- Monte Carlo and probabilistic forecasting
- Parameter sweeps and sensitivity studies
- Independent simulation ensembles
nodus apply geothermal-ensemble → scientific review submitted → workload profile received → licensing information attached status under review simulations 500 data class non-sensitive → reviewer message available
Two ways to move science forward.
Submit a research request now, or tell us your institution may be interested in contributing compute as the network develops.
Request research access
Create an account, describe your project, upload supporting files, and follow the review process from one dashboard.
Express interest in sharing compute
Phase 1 is focused on researcher intake. Institutions and volunteers can still contact us about future participation.
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