Hackathons for Beginners 2026

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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IN-PERSON MindHack 2026

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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About the challenge MindHack is a multi-day event that invites undergraduate students to a hackathon-style event where they work together to build projects related to …

IN-PERSON LotusHacks x HackHarvard x GenAI Fund Vietnam Hackathon

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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LotusHacks is the largest 36-hour hackathon in Vietnam. We’re bringing together 800+ builders, creators, and hackers to Ho Chi Minh City to build bold ideas. …

IN-PERSON BioHackathon Edinburgh 2026

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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Welcome to Edinburgh BioHackathon 2026! 🎉 BioHackathon Edinburgh 2026 is a 3-day interdisciplinary hackathon bringing together biologists, programmers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs to collaborate on …

IN-PERSON Boeing presents TruHacks 2026

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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TruHacks is Truman State University's annual 48-hour hackathon, co-hosted by the Google Developers Group on Campus (GDG) and the Community of College Entrepreneurs (CCE) with …

ONLINE CATALYST 2026: UI/UX Designathon

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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Catalyst is a virtual, UI/UX designathon that aims to challenge participants to explore how design, innovation, and community interact. Across 3 days, teams will collaborate …

IN-PERSON FoundersHack Sydney 2026

March 19, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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About the challenge FoundersHack is an inter-university hackathon designed to give students a hands-on introduction to startups and Australia’s ecosystem. Over 60 hours, collaborate with …

IN-PERSON Hack Esbjerg

March 19, 2026 - March 20, 2026

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Visit https://hackesbjerg.dk/ for more info!

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ONLINE MidNight Hackers

March 18, 2026 - March 25, 2026

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Welcome to MidNight Hackers 2026, a global virtual hackathon where innovation, creativity, and execution come together in a high-impact, fast-paced environment. MidNight Hackers is designed …

ONLINE Dev Annual Hackathon

March 18, 2026 - March 30, 2026

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Dev Annual Hackathon is a flagship, large-scale innovation event designed to bring together passionate developers, designers, engineers, and problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds to collaborate and …

ONLINE Rebuilding the OS: Core System Utilities Hackathon

March 17, 2026 - April 30, 2026

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Modern computers rely on powerful operating systems that manage files, processes, and system resources. In this hackathon, participants will build core operating system utilities from …

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