During the hackathon, 250 participants from around the country will join together to devise solutions, software-based or otherwise, that can help address the epidemic. The hackathon will run Sept. 9-11.
GE Foundation has committed $50 million in contributions to the Boston community as part of its decision to relocate to the city earlier this year. About $15 million will go to public health efforts, which includes funding for the hackathon.
GE officially relocated its headquarters to Boston Monday.
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