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| − | Uncharted is a coordinated effort of over 2,000 people from 24 different countries working to solve specific problems and create a lasting impact. They do this through creating a network of talented entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and partners who share a common vision of innovation. Since its founding,
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| − | <div>"To unite and resource the people most likely to put a dent in our biggest problems."</div>
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| − | The Unreasonable Institute recruits globally and fund their teams through a crowd funding platform so that individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds can join the team. As of now, they have had teams representing 37 countries and have opened their institute in Mexico (Aguascalientes, Mexico) and East Africa (Kampala, Uganda)
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| − | Additionally, the Unreasonable Institute involves a “live-in” component which is different from most incubators. The teams which are admitted live and work in the same house, ensuring that innovation and inspiration are a 24/7 ordeal.
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| − | The institute has worked with 82 ventures in 5 years. 71 of those vetures are still active, and 63 have raised $37.88 Million. Some notable examples are [http://kopokopo.com/ Kopo Kopo], a tool for small merchants around the world, and [http://www.aquaphytex.us/ Aquaphytex], a water filtration system involving plants.
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| − | Unreasonable @Scale is a program aiming to start 100 Unreasonable Institutes in 100 countries by 2020. In order to launch @Scale, the Unreasonable institute is piloting a program in Mexico and in East Africa. Currently, these two institutes are managed by teams which were hand-selected through the Global Institute. Currently, there is no direct way to bring this resource on campus.
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| − | The institute runs from May 30<sup>th</sup>-July 6<sup>th</sup>
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| − | 1. Submit written application (September-November)
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| − | Costs: $12,000/team or $10,000/individual however, all previous applicants crowndfunded their costs.
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| − | Eligibility requirements here: [http://unreasonableinstitute.org/eligibility/ [1]]
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| − | [http://unreasonableinstitute.org/ Website]
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| − | For general inquiries wisdom@unreasonableinstitute.org
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| − | Global Institute: Boulder, CO United States
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| − | Mexico Institute: Aguascalientes, Mexico
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