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HudsonAlpha, Urban Engine to host virtual hackathon in April HudsonAlpha HATCH 2021 (Source: HudsonAlpha) By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | February 8, 2021 at 11:28 AM CST - Updated February 8 at 11:28 AM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and Urban Engine are gearing up to host the 4th annual HusdonAlpha Tech Challenge (HATCH).
The challenge will be held April 16 through April 25.
HATCH is a unique life sciences hackathon that brings together college and high school students, and professionals across the state. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hackathon will take place virtually this year.
“The HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge brings together some of the most innovative minds in the state, so it was important for us to continue offering the event this year, even in a virtual format,” said Carter Wells, vice president for economic development at HudsonAlpha. “More than 850,000 STEM-related jobs will be needed in Alabama by 2026 and HATCH is