Established in 2013 through a partnership between The Jewish Agency and the Israeli National Cyber Bureau, this tech hub opens the door for talented professionals from both Israel and around the world. Participants develop their careers in technology while focusing on the most in-demand skills in global tech: data science, design verification, cyber security, blockchain and full-stack web development.

The Israel Tech Challenge offers separate tracks for young Jews in various stages of their careers—including fellowships for talented recent graduates, coding camps for those looking to develop skills, and summer internships for computer-science students hoping to increase their chances for a job after graduation and experience Israel's tech industry firsthand.

Estelle and Johan grew up in France, but it was the Israel Tech Challenge—and The Jewish Agency for Israel—that brought them together. The two participants fell in love with high-tech, and in the process, fell in love with each other too. Full of optimism, Estelle reflects,“We live in a world of opportunities."

What a fantastic way to break into the Israeli high-tech industry. I’m constantly benefitting from everything I’ve learned at ITC.