Scotland's First Muslim Robotics Team

Bunyaan: Scotland's First Muslim Robotics Team

كَأَنَّهُم بُنيَانٌ مَّرْصُوصٌ "As though they are a single solid structure"

Every great structure begins
with a single brick.

There is a brick here with your name on it,
whether you join, mentor, or support.

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01
The Vision

Filling a gap that
has always existed

Edinburgh has a thriving Muslim community with deep enthusiasm for education and technology. Yet there has never been a dedicated, competition-grade robotics programme built specifically for its young people.

Bunyaan is not a hobby club. It is a structured, competition-grade initiative giving Muslim youth access to the same quality of STEM education available in the best-funded schools in the country.

We compete in FIRST UK, one of the most respected youth engineering competitions in the world, where students build real robots, write real code, and are judged on engineering rigour, teamwork, and community impact.

9–18
Ages served
Open to all Muslim youth across Edinburgh and the surrounding area.
20+
Students in Season 1
Positions across engineering, programming, design, and business roles.
5
Expert mentors
Professionals in Java, CAD, AI, electronics, and portfolio writing.
2026
Season 1 begins
Registration opening soon. Be the first to join Scotland's pioneering team.
02
The Competition

More Than Robots

FIRST UK is one of the world's most respected youth engineering competitions, active in 110+ countries. Teams design, build, and compete with fully functioning robots, but are judged on far more than performance on the field.

110+
Countries
Participating in FIRST globally. One of the largest youth engineering networks on Earth.
5
Dimensions
Teams are judged across engineering design, programming, outreach, business, and more.
6 mo.
Build season
From kickoff to national championship: an intensive, industry-grade development cycle.
Engineering design & documentation
Programming & autonomous capability
Community outreach & impact
Business planning & presentation

Gracious Professionalism® is FIRST's founding ethos. Teams are expected to help their opponents. Fierce competition and kindness are not opposites.

03
Why We Will Succeed

Three Pillars.
Already in Place.

Before a single team has been registered, three critical foundations are already secured.

Space

A permanent 8.5m × 6.75m robotics lab in Broomhouse Mosque, Edinburgh. Equipment stays built between sessions. Secured free of charge.

Secured

Mentors

Professionals across Computer Science, AI, Robotics, and Engineering. Can teach Java, CAD, electronics, and autonomous programming. Most rookie teams struggle to find even one.

Confirmed

Partnership

Connected to experienced FIRST UK teams who are supporting Bunyaan's setup. Bunyaan is fully independent, its own identity, funding, and direction. FIRST calls this Coopertition.

Active
05
The People

The People Behind
the Structure

Every brick needs someone to place it.

Maysara Hammouda
Maysara Hammouda
Founder
Co-Founder and CTO, Predictiva | MSc AI, University of Edinburgh
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Trustee · Technical
To be announced
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Trustee · Community
To be announced
Mentors & Volunteers
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Java / Android
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CAD / Mechanical
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AI / Computer Vision
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Electronics
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Portfolio & Business
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The Road Ahead

Our Journey

The milestones that take us from launch to the national stage.

April 2026
Attend FIRST UK Finals, London
Complete
May – Jun 2026
Register teams with FIRST UK, confirm mentors, begin SCIO registration
Summer 2026
Fundraising, equipment procurement, lab fit-out
September 2026
Club opens, first sessions begin
October 2026 – February 2027
Build season, friendly matches, robot finalised, portfolio completed
March – April 2027
Regional qualifier, FIRST UK National Championship
07
Join Bunyaan

Your place in the team
starts here.

Register your child, volunteer your expertise, or reach out about supporting the team. Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch.

Join the Team

Are you aged 9–18 and based in Edinburgh? Or are you a parent interested in registering your child? Tell us about yourself and we will be in touch when registration opens.

You're registered!

Thank you. We'll be in touch when Season 1 registration opens.

Become a Mentor

We are looking for volunteers with expertise in Java, CAD, electronics, AI, or business. No prior FIRST experience required. We will train you.

Application received!

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Support Us

Your contribution funds equipment, robot kits, competition entry, and team clothing. Every pound goes directly to the young people we serve.

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