Nuclear Diamond Batteries Finalizes Pivot to 'Never-Charge' Energy Tech

MESQUITE, NV – December 29, 2025 – In a move that solidifies one of the market's more dramatic strategic pivots, Nuclear Diamond Batteries, Inc. today confirmed it has completed its corporate name change following processing by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The company, which continues to trade on OTC Markets under the ticker symbol WEDG, has officially shed its past identity to align with its new focus: the development of ultra-long-duration nuclear diamond batteries.

The rebranding is the culmination of a months-long transformation that began with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Atomiq, Inc., a firm holding a portfolio of patents in the nascent field of betavoltaic energy. This strategic acquisition forms the bedrock of the company's new direction.

“We’re not simply rebranding — we are aligning the public identity with the assets we’ve actually acquired and the roadmap we’re building,” stated the company’s President, David Tobias, in a recent announcement. The statement underscores that the name change is not a cosmetic update but a declaration of a fundamental shift in corporate mission.

From Cannabis to Nuclear: A Strategic Rebirth

The company's history makes its current trajectory all the more remarkable. Formerly known as Weed Growth Fund, Inc., WEDG was focused on the hemp and medicinal cannabis industries. The transition, which began with a name change approval in July 2025 and the acquisition of Atomiq, Inc. from Kronos Advanced Technologies (OTC: KNOS) on October 16, 2025, represents a complete departure into the deep-tech energy sector.

Atomiq, Inc. was established in late 2024 by Kronos specifically to pursue nuclear battery technology. The intellectual property at the heart of the acquisition is a patent portfolio that includes the recently allowed U.S. patent 17/926,508, titled "NUCLEAR VOLTAIC POWER-SOURCE." This patent, along with other pending applications, provides Nuclear Diamond Batteries, Inc. with a defensible technology base from which to build its ambitious commercialization plans.

The Science of a 'Forever' Battery

The technology at the core of the company's new identity sounds like science fiction but is based on established principles. Nuclear diamond batteries are a type of betavoltaic device. Unlike conventional batteries that store chemical energy, or nuclear reactors that use fission to create heat, betavoltaics generate electricity directly from the decay of a radioactive isotope.

The process works by harnessing beta particles—high-speed electrons—emitted by a radioisotope like nickel-63 or tritium. These particles strike a semiconductor material, and in this case, the company is focusing on engineered diamond. Diamond is a wide-bandgap semiconductor known for its exceptional durability and resistance to radiation damage, making it an ideal material for this application. As beta particles hit the diamond lattice, they create a flow of electrons, generating a small but continuous electrical current.

The primary advantage of this technology is its extraordinary longevity. Depending on the half-life of the isotope used, a single battery could potentially provide uninterrupted power for years or even decades without maintenance or recharging. Furthermore, these power sources are largely immune to extreme temperatures, pressure, and vibration, making them suitable for the harshest environments imaginable, from deep space to inside the human body.

Hurdles on the Path to Commercialization

Despite the immense promise, the path from a patent portfolio to a commercially viable product is fraught with significant technical and economic challenges. The primary limitation of current betavoltaic technology is its extremely low power density. These batteries typically produce power in the microwatt range, sufficient for low-power sensors or microelectronics, but thousands of times too weak to power a smartphone, let alone a vehicle.

Scaling up power output is a major hurdle, as is improving the energy conversion efficiency, which currently remains in the single-digit percentages. The cost of manufacturing, the complex process of creating radiation-hardened diamond semiconductors, and securing a stable, affordable supply of suitable radioisotopes are all substantial barriers to mass-market adoption.

Public perception and regulatory hurdles surrounding the use of radioactive materials, even low-energy beta emitters that are easily shielded, also present a challenge. The industry is also not without its cautionary tales; in 2023, the SEC sued another firm named NDB Inc. for allegedly fraudulent claims about its own nuclear diamond battery technology, a reminder of the speculative nature of this cutting-edge field.

Targeting High-Value, Niche Markets

Recognizing these limitations, Nuclear Diamond Batteries, Inc. is targeting niche, high-value applications where the unique benefits of its technology command a premium. The company has identified aerospace, defense, medical implants, industrial monitoring, robotics, and space exploration as key markets.

In these sectors, the inability to replace or recharge a battery can mean mission failure or life-threatening risk. A 'never-charge' power source could enable medical implants that last a lifetime, remote IoT sensors that operate for decades in inaccessible locations, or deep-space probes with greatly extended operational lifespans. The company is entering a competitive landscape with established players like City Labs, which already produces tritium-based batteries, and emerging international competitors like China-based Betavolt. The prior collaboration between Atomiq and radioisotope producer Nusano to develop manufacturing infrastructure further indicates that the race to commercialize this technology is well underway.

For investors, WEDG represents a high-risk, speculative bet. Financial filings show a company with a market capitalization of over $300 million but with no revenue and a history of net losses—a common profile for a development-stage tech firm. The stock has experienced extreme volatility, soaring over 9,000% in the past year before seeing recent declines, reflecting intense speculative interest driven by news of its technological pivot rather than by financial performance. The company's success now hinges entirely on its ability to transform patented science into a tangible, revenue-generating product that can live up to its revolutionary potential.