PURPOSE
INDEED is an INstitute for DEcentralized EDucation
Which enables in a independent, secure, collaborative and integrated way, using blockchain techn ology and Web 3.0 mindset, the funding, support and development of knowledge – from higher education to scientific production – in order to build businesses and a more prosperous and engaged community through access to and subsidization of education.
A brief overview of education
and research support system
Education in Brazil has always been a sensitive and often neglected topic by the government and society as a whole. The lack of interest, combined with the lack of funding and robust long-term programs in all spheres of knowledge, from basic education to scientific development, place the country in positions incompatible with its level of economic development – a situation that has worsened rapidly in recent years.
In addition, social inequality in the country directly impacts access to education, while many of those who manage to complete their studies find a precarious job market and lack of incentives for scientific development.
Considering the policies to promote higher education in Brazil, the amount allocated by the Ministry of Education for discretionary spending on federal universities, which reached R$ 7.6 billion in 2015, reached its lowest level in 2021, with R$ 4.7 billion. In 2022, the budget rose to R$ 5.1 billion – however, in June, the government announced the blocking of R$ 1.6 billion.
Aside from that, FIES presented significant cuts, reducing its capacity to assist 722,000 students in 2014, to 93,000 in 2021, which further increases social inequalities, giving fewer black, indigenous, and poor people access to universities.
The scenario for scientific research in the country is also critical. While the global average of investments in science is around 1.76% of GDP, according to UNESCO Science Report, Brazil invests only 1.26%. Germany (3.09%), Japan (3.26%), South Korea (4.53%), Israel (4.95%) and the USA (2.84%) are the leaders in the ranking.
That is to say, the lack of funding hinders access to higher education; the job market lacks specialized professionals; there is an enormous opportunity to foster scientific development in the country; and there are no resources or policies for such developments. On the other hand, the demands of the present times ask for an immediate search for innovation in the development of the academic and scientific system. Support should be additional to government action and more eclectic than basic philanthropy, using ecosystems' sense of collaboration in pursuit of faster and more impactful results.
Products and services of the institution to which you are linked, as they are extremely personalized for each one. They can be checked on the entity's website and on our platforms. Some of them are:
- Discounts on tuition fees,
- Discounts on school enrolment,
- Products from your institution (school supplies, stationery etc.),
- Services from the institution (extension courses, language teaching etc.),
- Cashback.
Get in touch with us and/or contact the school, university or organization directly. We review all requests and contact the requested institutions. We really want you here. Come revolutionize education with us.
We use blockchain, which is the intermediate part of the process. Basically, it ensures that the process is transparent and decentralized. In blockchain activity, a record of authenticity is generated. For this, there are validations and, after that, the data is stored in a cloud storage. It is a fast and immutable system.
Yes, it is exactly because of the technology used in the process. The blockchain is easily tracked, but it is impossible to be modified. For "changes" in the information, a new "request" and a new analysis are needed. It has total credibility for these and other factors. In addition, it is fully compliant with LGPD and similar regulations for sensitive data (such as your name, social security number, and financial data).
It depends on the rules chosen by your institution. Since they are benefits coupled in single sets, only the entity can allow the conversion to cash as a benefit.
The use of IDE is restricted to educational institutions in the first phase. However, keep following our digital platforms to keep up with the growth of this ecosystem and new applications that may be implemented in the future.
On our platform we will have all the participating institutions listed and the benefits offered. The entities themselves will also make their rules, incentives etc. available.
Yes, you can transfer to friends and family members according to the rules that each institution proposes.
Yes, the organizations that purchase the tokens can distribute them as they see fit. We emphasize that the IDE purchased will be linked to certain educational institutions, that is, you will have the opportunity to purchase products or services that your company's partner entity makes available.
It will be available throughout Brazil. According to the expansion and partnership with institutions, we will make available the information about the corresponding geographical portion in the platform.
It depends on what the institution your company is linked to has decided to follow as a rule. For more information, you can contact the institution directly. Soon we will also provide a table with these questions.