ABOUT

Headquartered in Switzerland, Nanogence has subsidiaries and production facilities in the US and India, with plans for further global expansion. We are committed to playing our part in revolutionizing the construction industry by providing sustainable, high-performance solutions that enhance material efficiency and reduce embodied carbon. Our vision is to lead the global transition towards more eco-friendly, resilient, and cost-effective building technologies.

Industry Challenges and Economic Pressures

The cement and concrete industry faces labor shortages, high costs, and strict CO₂ regulations, making decarbonization difficult due to long plant lifespans and slow market demand for low-carbon cement. Innovation and collaboration are key to overcoming these hurdles.

Concrete structures also endure harsh conditions, requiring durable materials, protective coatings, and maintenance to extend lifespan. Meanwhile, rising construction costs have outpaced income growth, highlighting the need for cost-efficient, high-performance building solutions.

Innovation with Real-World Impact

We drive tangible change—reducing costs by up to 20% and increasing cement binding efficiency by up to 30%, making sustainable construction more accessible. Nanogence is introducing a novel approach to construction by transforming the chemistry of building materials in a simple yet transformative way. Our transformative technology enhances cements and cementitious bound materials by extending the cement particle hydration phase—bringing benefits in strength, durability, and a lower carbon footprint.

Born from EPFL research, Nanogence was founded to help tackle the construction industry’s inefficiencies and environmental challenges. Our Nanogence catalyst strengthens cementitious systems from within, improving material performance while significantly cutting costs and emissions. This is not a concrete admixture —it is a nano-scale catalyst that interacts with individual cement particles, offering a simple yet fundamental shift in how cement and cementitious materials are made, used, and maintained.

Scalable, Practical, and Proven

Our technology seamlessly integrates into existing production processes, accelerating adoption without disrupting supply chains. This ensures a smooth transition and allows for quick, efficient implementation.

Foundation for the Future

The $10 trillion construction industry is at a turning point. As global carbon reduction targets tighten, Nanogence provides a scalable, cost-effective solution that helps companies build with strength, efficiency, and sustainability. As individuals, businesses, or governments, we all have ways to reduce the impact of carbon on global warming and climate change. Nanogence is just one of the tools in the toolbox that can be adopted to play a small but impactful role in reducing the carbon footprint of concrete used in the construction sector.

Our Team

Nanogence is powered by a global team of experts in material science, engineering, operations, and business strategy. Meet the people driving innovation and transformation in the construction industry.

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Funding and Recognition

Nanogence has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101009387 and was honored as the 2023 NRMCA Concrete Innovations Award Winner.