NDB

What NDB does

NDB, Inc. (Nuclear Dynamics & Beyond) is a private nanotechnology company developing nuclear battery technology based on nano-diamond betavoltaic cells that convert radioactive decay energy into continuous electrical power. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco with operational offices in Sheridan (Wyoming), London, Lisbon, and Adelaide, the company pairs proprietary silicon carbide (SiC) and liquid semiconductor transducers with HyPCD multi-layer encapsulation for radiation containment and mechanical protection. Its product portfolio spans micro-power cells claimed to operate for up to 1,000 years without recharging (NDB Cell), kilowatt-scale radioisotope thermoelectric generators (NDB Chantico RTG), and a small modular reactor concept (NDB Volta), supported by an isotope production platform, advanced materials research, and next-generation nuclear fuel development.

The company operates in pre-revenue R&D mode with a planned commercial launch in 2030, targeting aerospace and defense, medical implants, critical infrastructure backup power, electric mobility, and industrial IoT sensors. Expected revenue mechanics combine hardware sales of nuclear battery units, technology licensing to defense contractors and nuclear energy participants, and collaborative R&D services with strategic partners. Go-to-market is enterprise field-sales driven, centered on long-cycle relationships with defense agencies, aerospace manufacturers, and large industrial buyers, supplemented by a multi-portal digital platform serving investors, partners, customers, media, community members, applicants, and employees.

NDB has raised $2M+ in disclosed funding, holds 3+ pending patents covering semiconductor transducers, energy conversion systems, and multi-barrier safety encapsulation, and runs active research collaborations with Airbus for aerospace prototype evaluation and the University of Cambridge for facility access and co-development, with prior work alongside Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The company employs a globally distributed team representing 30+ nationalities across five continents, led by CEO Nima Golsharifi, and frames its value proposition around transforming nuclear waste into clean, long-duration power for applications where conventional lithium-ion or radioisotope batteries are impractical.

Name

NDB

Legal name

NDB, Inc.

Website

https://ndb.technology

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NDB develops nano-diamond betavoltaic nuclear battery technology offering continuous power for up to 1,000 years without recharging, targeting aerospace, defense, medical devices, critical infrastructure, and industrial IoT. Pre-revenue R&D-stage company with planned 2030 commercial launch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910), Nuclear Electric Power Generation (221113)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gen III/III+ Reactor Systems & Components (EUAKADAB), Microturbines, Fuel Cells & Distributed Generation Prime Movers (IMAHAFAH), Solid-State Battery Materials & Cell Manufacturing (EUAFABAH)

Keywords

• Nuclear battery technology
• Betavoltaic power cells
• Radioisotope thermoelectric generators
• Small modular reactors
• Advanced nuclear materials

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Nuclear Battery Hardware Sales: Sale of nano-diamond betavoltaic battery products including NDB Cell, Chantico RTG, and Volta SMR units. Pre-revenue company with planned commercial launch in 2030. Target markets include aerospace, defense, medical, IoT, and industrial applications.
2. Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary nuclear battery technology, SiC transducers, and liquid semiconductor systems to nuclear energy sector participants and defense contractors.
3. Research & Development Partnerships: Collaborative R&D agreements with strategic partners for technology co-development and prototype evaluation, such as the active agreement with Airbus for aerospace applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

NDB develops and manufactures nano-diamond betavoltaic battery cells that convert radioactive decay energy into continuous electrical power with operational lifespans of up to 1,000 years without recharging. The portfolio spans micro-power NDB Cells for consumer electronics and medical implants, kilowatt-scale Chantico RTGs for space exploration and critical infrastructure, megawatt-scale Volta small modular reactors for residential and industrial use, an Isotope Platform for radioisotope production, and Advanced Materials for extreme environments.

Product overview

NDB (Nuclear Dynamics & Beyond) offers a comprehensive portfolio of nuclear battery and energy technology products. The core offerings include the NDB Cell (never-recharge nuclear voltaic battery for up to 1,000 years), NDB Chantico (radioisotope thermoelectric generator for space and critical infrastructure), and NDB Volta (compact small modular reactor delivering kilowatt to megawatt-scale power). Supporting these are the NDB Isotope Platform for radioisotope production and Advanced Materials research for extreme environment materials. The company transforms nuclear waste into clean, long-lasting energy solutions across the power spectrum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NDB Cell Nuclear voltaic battery cell delivering continuous power for up to 1,000 years without recharging, using silicon carbide (SiC) and proprietary liquid semiconductor transducers with multi-layer HyPCD encapsulation. Targets micro to milli-watt applications for consumer electronics, medical devices, and IoT sensors.
• NDB Chantico Next-generation radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) providing 10+ years of continuous operation at kilowatt-scale power output for space exploration, remote installations, and critical infrastructure. Designed to utilize spent nuclear fuel elements and minor actinides while generating power, with Voltasys robotic control system featuring AI-powered management.
• NDB Volta

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1,000-year operational life vs 3-5 years for conventional batteries (up to 200x longer)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive collaboration agreement for prototype evaluation and technology assessment. NDB and Airbus are studying NDB's prototype technology for potential aerospace applications, exploring how never-recharge power systems could transform aviation and space systems. Research focuses include aircraft power systems, satellite power innovation, and space exploration systems.
• University of CambridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for collaborative research and development in nuclear battery technology and aerospace applications. Collaboration on use of research facilities for technology advancement.
• Oak Ridge National LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a U.S. Department of Energy facility, on advanced nuclear technology research. Collaboration focused on advanced materials research, remote research facility power, and nuclear waste characterization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Betabatt: Earlier-stage betavoltaic battery company using radioactive decay to electricity conversion, focused on micro-power and long-duration applications. Direct peer in nuclear battery cell technology.
• City Labs: Direct competitor in nuclear betavoltaic batteries, producing tritium-based long-life micro-power cells for similar IoT, defense, and medical applications. Closest comparable by technology category and target use cases.
• Widetronix: Betavoltaic battery developer using Ni-63 isotope, targeting low-power long-duration applications including medical implants, sensors, and defense. Directly comparable in betavoltaic cell technology and customer segments.

Emerging players

• Oklo: Aurora Energy-style micro-reactor company developing compact fast reactors; overlaps with NDB Volta SMR in the small modular reactor space. Comparable in nuclear power technology and mission to deliver distributed clean power, though Oklo targets grid-scale rather than the micro-to-megawatt range.
• Moltex Energy: Stable salt reactor (SSR) and waste-burning reactor developer focused on recycling spent nuclear fuel. Comparable to NDB in advanced nuclear technology and the nuclear waste-as-asset thesis that underpins NDB's marketing.

Broad incumbents

• NuScale Power: Public SMR company with NRC-certified small modular reactor design. Comparable to NDB Volta in SMR technology category; broader incumbent with established regulatory approvals and utility customer pipeline.
• TerraPower: Bill Gates-backed advanced nuclear company developing traveling-wave and molten salt reactors. Comparable to NDB in advanced nuclear technology and SMR ambitions, with much larger capital base and government partnerships.
• Rolls-Royce SMR: Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor program targeting UK and global utility customers. Comparable to NDB Volta in SMR category, operating as a broad nuclear incumbent with established industrial supply chain.
• Westinghouse: Established nuclear reactor OEM with SMR (AP300) and advanced reactor programs. Comparable to NDB in nuclear power technology category, though operating as a broad incumbent across the full nuclear fuel cycle.
• X-Energy: Advanced nuclear/SMR company developing high-temperature gas reactors with TRISO fuel. Comparable to NDB Volta in SMR/advanced nuclear technology; broader incumbent with significant DOE funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ndbtechnology
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ndbplus
• Facebookfacebook.com/ndb.technology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ndbtechnology
• Instagraminstagram.com/ndbtechnology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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