Begin your journey to exceptional research and projects.
Turn Ideas Into AI-Powered Apps
Through design thinking, students identify meaningful problems in their community and transform them into portfolio-ready projects: such as AI-powered mobile apps, websites, or video games. Each project is guaranteed to launch in the app store, with support in developing original intellectual property and achieving ‘patent-pending’ status.
Discover What Matters, Then Bring It to Life
Want to tackle big challenges in healthcare, law, or sustainability, but not sure where to start? Or maybe you already have an idea and just need guidance to validate and launch it. With the mentorship and support in Nova AI Product Launch, you can turn your vision into a real app or AI-powered project and finish with a project that makes an impact: no coding experience required.
By the numbers
500+
350+
25,000+
$120,000+
Nova mentors are from top-25 universities
You deserve world-class support to reach your full potential. That’s why every Nova mentor is a graduate candidate, professor, or alumnus of a top-25 university, including Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. We want middle and high school students to create meaningful work that showcases their best selves.
The Nova AI Product Launch Guarantee
Each invention includes built-in legal support and filing so that students’ inventions receive “patent-pending” status.
Speaking
An AI-powered speech training app
that helps users practice and
improve public speaking with real-
time feedback and personalized
coaching. Using speech recognition
and natural language processing, it
analyzes pacing, tone, clarity, and
filler words—then delivers instant
tips for improvement.
Features include practice modes for
presentations and impromptu
speaking, plus an interactive progress
dashboard to track growth over time.
Users can access speaking drills,
review feedback, and build
confidence as more effective
communicators.
Companion
An AI-powered women’s health app that combines menstrual and mental health tracking with personalized care recommendations. It uses a generative AI assistant to provide cycle- and mood-based tips, and a smart provider match engine to connect users with nearby healthcare services based on symptoms, insurance, and availability. The app includes an integrated calendar that syncs cycle data, check-ins, and appointments into one visual timeline, helping women manage both physical and emotional health in a single hub.
Underserved Students
An AI-driven tutoring app that
provides personalized learning
support for students, especially
in underserved communities. It
uses NLP to break down complex
subjects, offer step-by-step
explanations, and create
customized study plans based on
student performance. The app
includes speech-to-text and text-
to-speech features for
accessibility and a progress
dashboard to track learning
milestones. Students can also
connect with volunteer mentors
and peers for collaborative
learning.
Encourages users to make
eco-friendly choices by
scanning product barcodes to
analyze carbon footprint,
recyclability, and ethical
sourcing. Using AI and
machine learning, it suggests
sustainable product
alternatives, tracks carbon
emissions, and provides real-
time sustainability tips. Users
can scan receipts and bills to
monitor consumption
patterns. The app promotes
environmental awareness
through personalized
challenges to reduce waste
and emissions.
What to Expect
We know choosing the right program is a big decision. That’s why Nova Scholar is built on trust, transparency, and outcomes you can count on.
Small group sessions with mentors who have taught at top universities and built products at leading tech companies
No coding experience required; learn tools and skillsets like Figma, design-thinking, and technical writing.
Finish with a mobile app or AI product prototype published and ready for portfolios and college applications.
Learn more here ↗
Select projects with unique IP can access expert support to draft and submit a patent application
What Makes Nova AI Product Launch Different:
Led by experienced instructors who teach app development at leading universities
What can students expect
Complex project in an area you care about
Work in groups of 2-5 motivated students
AI incorporated and App Store ready
Chose between five cohort options per year
What will your Nova Patent experience look like?
Nova Patent Program:
The Nova Scholar Patent Pathway
- Expert Guidance → Up to 3 sessions with patent professionals experienced in youth innovation and early-stage IP.
- Hands-On Support → Step-by-step help drafting and preparing provisional or design patent applications.
- Prestige Credential → Guaranteed “Patent Pending” status, a unique distinction that strengthens college applications, competitions, and portfolios.
Hear from a Design Thinking Instructor
At Nova, students are guided not only by academic mentors but also by publication specialists—peer reviewers and published researchers who help shape papers into journal-ready work. See how our experts support students from first draft to confident submission.
Hear from our students
Keshav
We learned really cool things - from coding to GenAI. I wanted to learn about AI do this was a great experience.
Taylor
The mentorship at Nova Research is unmatched. My mentor took the time to challenge my ideas, refine my methodology, and help me develop as both a thinker and a scientist.
Divya
I used to think AI was just for engineers, but Nova showed me how AI intersects with business, law, and even social justice.
Jessica
My mentor at Nova Research was more than just a guide—they were a true collaborator. Their expertise and encouragement pushed me to think deeper, work smarter, and grow as a researcher.
Elena
I’ve always loved problem-solving, and AI opened up a whole new way to approach challenges.
Brianna
Learning AI at Nova helped me see how it connects with my passion for healthcare. I now understand how AI can be used for medical diagnostics and research.
Sia
All the hands-on projects made learning computer science and AI fun and exciting
Bella
My mentor went above and beyond, providing personalized feedback, thoughtful discussions, and invaluable career advice. Their passion for research was contagious.
Raj
I really liked it - I learned so much! I'm excited to do research next
Cassie
AI is changing the world, and Nova helped me understand how I can be part of that change. Now, I want to explore AI in environmental science!
Richard
I’ve never been in an environment where learning felt so engaging. My Nova Research Mentor gave me the tools and confidence to tackle complex problems with creativity and rigor.
Druv
Despite not having a programming background, Nova Patent provided enough instruction, support, and an incredible team to help me succeed. I loved working on the app design and I felt that I was truly contributing to something meaningful.
Priya
I'm glad I did something productive over break! I also liked my cohort
Grace
I never imagined I’d be working on an app that people might actually want and even pay for as a student. Thanks to my team and mentor, I learned how to refine my ideas and transform them into something truly impactful
Jess
I thought I needed a strong programming background to understand AI, but Nova’s structured approach made it easy to learn, no matter my starting point.
Kate
Learning AI at Nova helped me see connections to fields I never expected—like environmental science, policy, and social impact.
Anna
Maya was amazing - she knew a lot about AI and convinced me that electrical engineering was the path I wanted to explore next!
We know you may have questions...
Turn your idea into an app, and share it with the world
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