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 HackWesTX Spring 2023

Feb. 25, 2023 - Feb. 26, 2023

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HackWesTX is Texas Tech University's premiere student-run hackathon. This year, the hackathon will start Saturday, February 25th and end Sunday, February 26th. The hackathon will …

IN-PERSON SWE Hackathon 2023

Feb. 25, 2023 - Feb. 26, 2023

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About the hackathon

The Georgia Tech Society of Women Engineers (GT SWE) is hosting a Hackathon, a 2-day event where high school students have the …

IN-PERSON Luna Hacks : Postman

Feb. 25, 2023

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About the challenge

Luna Hacks is a 24hr based hackathon that advocates for learning by making fun and experiments. Learn how to build apps, websites …

ONLINE Magnolia HackHers 1.0

Feb. 25, 2023 - Feb. 26, 2023

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About the challenge

We are a local organization based in Palo Alto, and we aim to inspire interest and provide opportunities that would otherwise be …

IN-PERSON Hackathon Reimagine 2023

Feb. 24, 2023 - Feb. 25, 2023

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Welcome to CMU's second annual ReImagine hackathon! This year we have four main focuses for you to choose from: Sports Health & Tech, Personal Information …

IN-PERSON Civic Tech

Feb. 24, 2023 - Feb. 26, 2023

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We are humbled and inspired by the power of technology to do good and, if unchecked, to do harm. We'd like to gather students to …

IN-PERSON Hot Brains 2023

Feb. 22, 2023 - April 1, 2023

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Hackathons are one of the best ways to drive innovation internally by engaging with your students and employees. It provides a good platform for both …

IN-PERSON CrimsonCode Hackathon

Feb. 19, 2023

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The 11th annual CrimsonCode hackathon is coming to WSU on Feburary 18th - 19th, 2023. We are partnering with Major League Hacking and are sponsored …

ONLINE BUILD'23

Feb. 18, 2023 - Feb. 25, 2023

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About the challenge

BUILD is an event bridging students' passion for new and emerging technologies and positive social impact. Within BUILD’23, participants are to use …

ONLINE Global Hack Week: AI/ML Week Day 6

Feb. 11, 2023 - Feb. 13, 2023

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