Bridging Between Israeli Innovation and the Developing World

The Pears Program connects you to a world of Israeli innovation, global development challenges, and international partnerships.

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Pears Challenge VI

Interested in creating a digital solution to improve the lives of millions of underbanked individuals throughout East Africa? Join a distinguished cohort of 25 experienced entrepreneurs passionate about creating new fintech solutions to drive small business growth and financial inclusion. Develop an innovative startup that will create economic opportunity and financial access for underbanked people in East Africa.

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ABOUT THE PEARS PROGRAM

Israeli innovation for international development

The Pears Program connects Israeli innovators and partners in the developing world so that they can join forces to find solutions to some of the most pressing problems of our time.

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FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Participate in the Pears Challenge

The Pears Challenge is a venture builder that helps entrepreneurs create tech start-ups with global impact by providing market insights, local connections, and early field validation so that they can move from ideation to launch.

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FOR COMPANIES

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Entry Insights

We help companies successfully enter markets in the developing world. Pears Program staff help companies access trustworthy partners and local experts and adapt their products and business models to the needs in the field.

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FOR GLOBAL PARTNERS

Join our Global Partners Network

We connect players in the Israeli innovation ecosystem to companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government institutions in the developing world and facilitate fruitful collaborations that accelerate innovation.

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