Building Now Sharjah · UAE · Est. 2026

Building
Intelligent
Machines

A student-led deep-tech startup engineering AI-powered robotics for critical infrastructure, smart environments, and orbital systems.

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About NOVARQ

We build real products.
Not school projects, not slide decks —
working hardware that ships.

/ Mission /

NOVARQ was founded in 2026 by a team of students aged 12–16 from Sharjah, UAE. We started with a simple belief: young builders can create serious technology when given the right environment and ambition.

We work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and physical hardware — building systems that operate in the real world, solve real problems, and are designed to scale beyond our team.

Every decision we make is judged by one question: does this move us closer to a working product? We're applying for the Sheraa SRTIP Advanced Manufacturing license and pursuing a research collaboration with MBZUAI.

MBZUAI Research Collaboration · In Progress
Operating Principles

Four rules. Every decision passes through them.

01
Real Products
Working prototypes, not slide decks. Every project ships physical hardware with real components.
02
Move Fast
We iterate weekly and treat every day as a sprint. Student timelines don't slow us down.
03
No Ghost Mode
If blocked, speak up in 24 hours. Silence is the only thing that kills teams.
04
Scale Minded
Every prototype is designed with a production version in mind. We build for what comes next.
Our Work

Three bets on
the future.

From smart consumer devices to autonomous infrastructure inspection to orbital debris management — we're building across three frontiers at once.

PROJECT 01 / 03
In Development

Nova Mirror

An AI-powered smart mirror with a voice assistant, real-time weather and time display, and Spotify integration. Engineered as a consumer product for modern homes — ambient intelligence with zero friction.

Hardware
Raspberry Pi 5
Stage
Parts Ordered
AI Assistant Voice Control Spotify API Consumer IoT
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PROJECT 02 / 03
Prototype Building

Pipeline AI Crawler

Autonomous robot for inspecting pipelines using edge AI and computer vision. Detects cracks, corrosion, and blockages in real time — deployable in hazardous environments where humans cannot operate.

Build Cost
AED 684
V0.1 Prototype
July 2026
ESP32-CAM Edge Impulse Computer Vision PTZ Camera Ultrasonic PETG + TPU
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PROJECT 03 / 03
Concept Stage

Orbital Shield

Satellite-mounted system for detecting and eliminating space debris using AI targeting. Creates a debris-free safe zone that extends satellite operational lifespan by up to 3× — addressing one of the defining infrastructure problems of the next century.

Lifespan Extension
3× Projected
Stage
3D Model
Space Tech Autonomous AI Orbital Systems Debris Detection Deep Tech
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The Team

Five builders.
One direction.

MZ
Mohamad Yousif Alzarooni
CEO · Founder
Age 16 · Sharjah, UAE
Drives vision, strategy, and external representation. Leads competition submissions, investor outreach, and the MBZUAI partnership.
MI
Mohamed Ismail Alzarooni
COO · Co-Founder
Age 16 · Sharjah, UAE
Coordinates team execution, manages deadlines, handles the Sheraa business license application and partner follow-ups.
AL
Ali Al Loghani
CFO · Engineer
Age 15 · Sharjah, UAE
Owns budget tracking, procurement, and sponsorship outreach. Supports hardware assembly and manages financial records.
SH
Sultan Al Hosni
Technical Lead
Age 14 · Sharjah, UAE
Owns all 3D printing, mechanical assembly, motor and sensor integration, and hardware verification for every build.
MA
Mohammed Abdalla Alzarooni
Design Lead
Age 12 · Sharjah, UAE
Owns all CAD documentation, pitch decks, brand identity, visual design, and demo video production.
Careers

Build with us.

We're a small team moving fast. If you're a young builder in the UAE who wants to work on real hardware, real AI, and real products — not theoretical assignments — we want to hear from you. We don't care about grades. We care about what you've actually built.

Hardware Engineer Intern
● Open Part-Time Sharjah, UAE
AI & ML Intern
● Open Part-Time Remote / Sharjah
CAD & Product Design Intern
● Open Part-Time Sharjah, UAE
Business Development
○ Future Opening Part-Time Sharjah, UAE
Apply to NOVARQ
Fill in the form below. We review every application personally.
📅 Schedule a Call

We respond within 3–5 business days. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a 20-min call.

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Contact

Let's
talk.

novarq.ae@gmail.com
Location Sharjah, United Arab Emirates