Hackathons for Beginners 2025

Beginner hackathons are the perfect launchpad for aspiring developers, students, and tech enthusiasts who are new to programming. These events offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can learn by doing, collaborate with others, and build your very first project. Whether you're exploring web development, Python, data science, or design, beginner hackathons help you gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world confidence. No prior coding skills required—just curiosity and the drive to learn.
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ONLINE Hack for Humanity | 2026

Feb. 1, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2026

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About the challenge Hack for Humanity is a hackathon that brings technologists together in a 1-month event to come up with unique and creative solutions …

IN-PERSON Hoya Hacks 2026

Jan. 23, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

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Hackers, get ready to kick off the 2026 Hack Season in style! Hoya Hacks 2026 is thrilled to host you in-person at Georgetown University. Join …

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beginner · Washington, Utah, United States
IN-PERSON ImpactHack 2025

Nov. 22, 2025 - Nov. 23, 2025

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About the challenge ImpactHack is a 2-day hackathon taking place in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2025. This event aims to link young talent in the …

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beginner · machine learning · social · Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON HackRPI 2025

Nov. 15, 2025 - Nov. 16, 2025

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beginner · Troy, Alabama, United States
IN-PERSON hackPHS

Nov. 1, 2025 - Nov. 2, 2025

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About the challenge HackPHS hosts over 300 high school students from across New Jersey to collaborate, innovate, and create in a 24-hour, student organized hackathon …

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beginner · Princeton, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON ChilangoHacks

Oct. 31, 2025 - Nov. 1, 2025

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ChilangoHacks is 36-hour a hackathon where developers, designers, and entrepreneurs come together to build innovative solutions. At Chilangohacks, we aim to create an inclusive environment …

IN-PERSON Knight Hacks VIII

Oct. 24, 2025 - Oct. 26, 2025

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About the challenge Get ready to pick your side, towering Gundam or rampaging Kaiju! Knight Hacks VIII: Gundam vs Kaiju calls 700+ builders to a …

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beginner · Orlando, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON PEDIHacks: Artificial Intelligence Imaging to Innovate for Inclusivity - AI^4

Sept. 20, 2025

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Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, albeit fictional, can prepare you for a real-life career in health care. In this competition, Boston Children’s …

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beginner · health · machine learning · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
IN-PERSON BSJ-FOBISIA Hackathon

Sept. 19, 2025 - Sept. 22, 2025

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About the challenge A Fun FOBISIA Hosted Hackathon for 10-19 year olds attending FOBISIA schools in Asia Get started Conatct the Hackathon Team

IN-PERSON CheerpJ: The Hackathon

Sept. 1, 2025 - Oct. 31, 2025

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About the challenge This is a hybrid hackathon that you can join in-person or online! Leverage the power of CheerpJ to run Java applications and …

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beginner · education · web · Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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