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. Image courtesy of EPFL/Jamani Caillet – CC-BY-SA 4.0.
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% while also increasing cement binding efficiency and Supplementary Cementitious Material reaction 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.
Meet 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.
Janne Rauramo
CEO Switzerland
Abhishek Kumar
Founder & Chairman Switzerland
Mahroo Falah
Senior Researcher Switzerland
Fiorence Ngah Hooi Fam
Office Administrator Switzerland
Gauthier Ducrozet
Research Engineer Switzerland
Silmina Adzhani
Junior Researcher Switzerland
Athanase Mugenzi
Sr. Civil Engineer Switzerland
Leonardo Pantaleoni
General Management Associate Switzerland
Charlie Hageman
Executive Vice President, United States
Zac Zomaya
Key Account Manager, United States
Christopher Combs
Operations Manager, United States
Jamal Newbill
Warehouse Associate, United States
Rahul Kumar
Sr. Chemical Engineer Bengaluru, India
Om Babu Baghel
Chemical Engineer Noida, India
Vishwas S
Civil Engineer Bengaluru, India
Hidayath Ulla
Civil Engineer Bengaluru, India
Saurabh Prajapati
Mechanical Engineer Noida, India
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.
Foundation for the future
- The $10 trillion construction industry is at a turning point.
- As global carbon reduction targets tighten, there is increasing pressure to adopt sustainable solutions.
- Nanogence offers a scalable, cost-effective solution that enables companies to build with strength, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Everyone – individuals, businesses, and governments – has a role to play in reducing the carbon impact contributing to global warming and climate change.
- Nanogence is one tool among many that can be adopted to make a small but meaningful contribution to lowering the carbon footprint of concrete in construction.
