Nanocem is a consortium of academic and industrial partners, all interested in fundamental research of cement and concrete. Working together, we combine passion with pragmatism, cooperation with independence and long term vision with hands on experience. We don’t develop products directly. But the combined academic and industrial knowledge that we produce drives the development of new and improved materials and products that are adapted to modern needs, whilst minimising the environmental impact of the construction cycle. Nanocem was founded in 2004, and has grown to a network of 23 academic and 9 industry partners.There are some 120 academic researchers in the team who, between them, are in the process of managing some 60 PhD and PostDoctoral research projects in related areas. In 2020, the spirit of collaboration and modus operandi of Nanocem were brought forward into the new international research network, INNOVANDI, under the auspices of the Global Cement & Concrete Association.