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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,&nbsp; = Purpose<br/> =<div>"To unite and resource the people most likely to put a dent in our biggest problems."</div>= Distinct Differences from Other Offerings<br/> = 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)&nbsp; 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. = Impact Achieved<br/> = &nbsp;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 #REDIRECT [http://kopokopo.com/ Kopo Kopo], a tool for small merchants around the world, and [httpOrganization://www.aquaphytex.us/ Aquaphytex], a water filtration system involving plants. = Steps Required to Bring Resource to Campus<br/> = &nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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. &nbsp; = Steps Required to Apply to the Incubator<br/> = &nbsp;The institute runs from May 30<sup>th</sup>-July 6<sup>th</sup> 1. Submit written application (September-November) 2. Interview via Skype (December) 3. Additional inteviews with experts Costs: $12,000/team or $10,000/individual however, all previous applicants crowndfunded their costs. Eligibility requirements here: [http://unreasonableinstitute.org/eligibility/ [1]]   = Contact Information = [http://unreasonableinstitute.org/ Website] For general inquiries wisdom@unreasonableinstitute.org For application inquiries natasha@unreasonableisntitute.org Twitter @BeUnreasonable Global Institute: Boulder, CO United States Mexico Institute: Aguascalientes, Mexico East-Africa Institute: Kampala, Uganda [[Category:OrganizationsUncharted]]