He has since moved to the Bay Area to further his efforts and is currently working on a collaborative learning platform.

Over two years, each fellow receives $100,000 from the Thiel Foundation as well as mentorship from the Foundation's network of tech entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, thought leaders, futurists, and innovators.

Projects pursued by the 2013 class of fellows span numerous cutting-edge science and technology fields, including robotics, computer science, telecommunications, education, photonics, game development, cyberdefence, biotechnology, health IT, law, neuroscience, fashion, and personal manufacturing.

Announcing the third set of young entrepreneurs to be awarded 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellowships PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel said the past fellows "have exceeded our expectations, and inspired people of all ages by reminding them that qualities like intellectual curiosity, grit, and determination are more important than a degree in determining success in life."

Over the last two years, they "have launched more than thirty companies, and raised more than $34 million in outside funding, including venture investments, company sales, revenue, grants, sponsorships, and awards," said Jonathan Cain, president of the Thiel Foundation.

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