Foldscope - The Origami Paper Microscope

A project in San Francisco, CA by Foldscope - Manu Prakash & Jim Cybulski
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See the invisible with a powerful yet affordable microscope that fits in your pocket. Curiosity, discovery, and science for everyone!
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Backers: 8457
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47

Funded: $393,358 of $50,000
Dates: Nov 21st -> Dec 21st (30 days)
Project By: Foldscope - Manu Prakash & Jim Cybulski
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December 23rd - via: brit.co
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Adding Extra Foldscope Kits

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers,Thank you so much for making this a successful campaign! We have been working very hard to get our manufacturing capabilities updated and our supply chain sorted out so that we can deliver one million Foldscopes in 2017. You will be the... (Read More)

Kickstarter Donation Program - How-To Video Guide

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the most exciting elements of our campaign has been our donation program, where we match schools/organizations in need with donors that would like to support specific places! While we know firsthand that Foldscoping is tremendously exciting to... (Read More)

Foldscope Donation Program - USE THIS VERSION

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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We're nearing our pledge - getting on Kickstarter Live soon

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
All-Thanks for the tremendous support - we hope to be on Kickstarter live when we are near our goal in just a few minutes! Foldscope Team  (Read More)

Foldscope Donation Program - Nominate a Recipient

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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