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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IN-PERSON INNOEXPO 360

Sept. 3, 2023 - Sept. 8, 2023

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Come and see the future of innovation at Inno Expo 360! It's a place where we explore cool ideas, new tech, and solutions for different …

IN-PERSON CodeFest

Sept. 2, 2023

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About the challenge Complete at least one project during CodeFest! Get started Follow the tutorials to build a design.

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beginner · United States
ONLINE Young Youth Innovators Fall 2023

Aug. 31, 2023 - Sept. 14, 2023

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About the challenge The Young Youth Innovators Fall 2023 hackathon is a challenge for young innovators to use their skills and creativity to come up …

ONLINE dApp-A-thon Season 2

Aug. 21, 2023 - Sept. 17, 2023

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About the challenge Join us for the highly anticipated Dappathon Season 2, a groundbreaking virtual hybrid hackathon brought to you by Spheron Network and Bunzz! …

ONLINE PeddieHacks 2023

Aug. 18, 2023

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PeddieHacks is a 48 hour online hackathon hosted by the Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey. It is open to all high school and college …

IN-PERSON CISSA First Year Hackathon 2023

Aug. 18, 2023 - Aug. 20, 2023

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About the challenge Hey First Years! Welcome to CISSA's inaugural 1st year hackathon! Designed as a chill and fun hackathon for all first years to …

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beginner · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
ONLINE LearnHacks August

Aug. 18, 2023 - Aug. 25, 2023

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LearnHacks is a hackathon series for high school students who want to transform education and learning while developing their own skills as entrepreneurs, designers, creators, …

ONLINE KatyYouthHacks 2023

Aug. 12, 2023 - Aug. 13, 2023

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About the challenge By challenging students to solve real-world problems with technology, KatyYouthHacks aims to inspire the next generation of developers. Our theme for this …

IN-PERSON TaroHacks

Aug. 12, 2023 - Aug. 13, 2023

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About the challenge TaroHacks is a 24-hour hackathon held from August 12th to August 13th for middle and high schoolers. This hackathon is organized with …

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beginner · education · social · San Jose, California, United States
ONLINE vinhathon

Aug. 12, 2023 - Aug. 13, 2023

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About the challenge There's multiple goals to achieve. However, your project must fall under at least one topic. - Code for Good Code for your …

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