Our Story
FirstPrinciples is a non-profit organization established in 2024 by Ildar Shar, who combines entrepreneurial experience in the tech industry with a passion for physics and a deep curiosity about the nature of reality.
Envisioned as a new kind of research organization, FirstPrinciples is AI-first, mission-driven, and focused on building technology to support scientific discovery.
We are independent, operate across borders, and bring together researchers, engineers, and applied scientists to work on foundational problems.
Unlike traditional institutions, we focus on building tangible, purpose-driven technology — starting with an AI Physicist designed to support deeper exploration and large-scale reasoning in science.
Values
Curiosity
We foster a relentless curiosity that drives us to explore the unknown and push the boundaries of understanding.
Ambition
We dare to dream big and aim for ambitious goals, challenging ourselves to achieve more than we ever thought possible.
Risk Taking
We embrace risks, knowing that innovation often requires stepping into the unknown and being unafraid of failure.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration, working together across disciplines and borders to achieve our shared vision.
Results-driven
We are committed to making a positive impact for all of humanity, driving our work towards tangible results that benefit people worldwide.
Our Mission
Understand the nature of reality.
Our Commitment
Empowering Transformative Research
We support research that challenges conventional wisdom and has the potential to reshape our understanding of the universe. This includes supporting potentially high-risk projects that offer the prospect of significant scientific breakthroughs.
Building a Global Scientific Powerhouse
Our ambition is to expand our reach and become a leading global entity in promoting and advancing physics research. We envision collaborative efforts with the global scientific community, policymakers, funders, and the general public.
Transforming Insights into Innovation
We will aim to translate theoretical insights into breakthrough innovations, serving as a bridge between science and real-world impact. Our goal is to turn abstract knowledge into tangible solutions that enhance the quality of life for all.
Advancing Global Good through Science
We are dedicated to ensuring that scientific discoveries positively and equitably impact communities worldwide, reflecting our global perspective and commitment to a future where scientific breakthroughs drive significant advancements for society.
Our Mission
Understand the nature of reality.
At FirstPrinciples, we are building an AI Physicist — an intelligent system designed to explore and uncover the fundamental laws of nature.
Our goal is to create a research platform that goes beyond analyzing information: one that can ask deep scientific questions, reason across disciplines, and accelerate the generation of new ideas. By combining AI, symbolic reasoning, and autonomous research capabilities, we aim to transform how knowledge is discovered and help push science toward its next breakthroughs.
Our Vision
We envision a future where understanding the universe’s fundamental building blocks drives transformative scientific, technological, and societal progress — uniting humanity in the pursuit of knowledge.
This journey isn’t just about expanding knowledge — it’s about unlocking breakthroughs that improve how we live, how we think, and what we can achieve together. A future where deeper understanding leads to wiser decisions, more powerful tools, and a more open, creative, and connected world.
