CycloKinetics, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an advanced propellant technology company developing high-performance, fully drop-in fuels for aerospace and defense applications. Its proprietary propellants are designed to outperform conventional fuels while integrating seamlessly into existing systems, enabling improved range, endurance, payload capacity, and overall mission performance across aviation, uncrewed systems, space launch, and advanced propulsion.

CycloKinetics produces its fuels domestically, supporting secure and rapidly scalable supply for defense and aerospace customers. Its industrial manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City became operational in 2025, with deliveries to customers already underway. The company’s feedstock-flexible production process enables manufacturing to be optimized for locally available resources, strengthening supply chain resilience and supporting distributed and in-theater production capabilities.

CycloKinetics

Mukund Karanjikar

This department focuses on the development and optimization of processes for producing biological products efficiently and effectively.

Bioprocess Engineering

This department focuses on research and development in metabolic engineering to enhance biological processes and product yields.

Metabolic Engineering

This department focuses on the design, analysis, development, and testing of mechanical systems and components.

Mechanical Engineering

This department oversees strategic direction and overall management of the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department manages employee relations, recruitment, and organizational development.

Human Resources

This department focuses on advancing and optimizing processes related to metabolic engineering and technology implementation.

CycloKinetics

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Teams

Bioprocess Engineering

Metabolic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Executive Leadership

Human Resources

Process Development

Offices