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Welcome to the Pears 2017 Challenge application for admission.

The Pears Challenge is a Fellowship that supports a select group of experienced Israeli entrepreneurs and innovators through the process of developing and commercializing technologies for developing country markets.

Strong candidates for the Pears 2017 Challenge will have substantial experience in business, technology, healthcare or design and be motivated by empathy and the desire to address some of the most pressing challenges in the world today. Candidates are not required to apply with experience as a healthcare practitioner, computer programmer, or working within international development.