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 HBAP 2023 Pitch Competition Finals

May 31, 2023 - June 2, 2023

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Based on the great success of the previous runs of the Harvard Business Analytics Program (HBAP) Pitch Competition, the program is announcing the 4th-annual Pitch …

IN-PERSON Hydra Hacks III

May 28, 2023

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Welcome to Hydra Hacks! Hydra Hacks is a hackathon for marginalized genders on May 28. We aim to cultivate diversity in tech among young beginners …

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beginner · social · Palo Alto, California, United States
IN-PERSON Westview Hacks

May 27, 2023

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About the challenge Program ANYTHING Get started Learn Python, HTML/CSS/JS, any programming language Our mentors will help you along the way, no matter your skill …

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beginner · databases · web · San Diego, California, United States
ONLINE HackAI Camp

May 27, 2023 - May 28, 2023

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About the challenge AI Camp challenges you to harness your ability to learn and code in AI Camp's 2023 HackAI Camp virtual hackathon. Students from …

ONLINE Student Dreamers Venture One Day Hackathon

May 26, 2023

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About the challenge This is a first one day hackathon for Mason students from all majors where innovation and creativity meet technology for students and …

ONLINE HackOnChain Blockchain Hackathon

May 26, 2023 - May 28, 2023

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About the challenge HackOnChain is where blockchain visionaries and builders unite to shape the decentralized future. It's the place where passion meets purpose. You can …

IN-PERSON Ardsley Hacks 2023

May 21, 2023

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About the Challenge: Ardsley Hacks is Westchester's premier student-run hackathon. Like previous years, high schoolers, of any experience level, can participate. Students can form teams …

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beginner · United States
IN-PERSON It's Not A Bug, It's A Feature!

May 20, 2023

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About the challenge It's not a bug, it's a feature! Feel free to submit whatever you can create!

IN-PERSON TritonHacks 2023

May 20, 2023 - May 21, 2023

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About the challenge TritonHacks is a fully student-run event at UCSD hosted by CS foreach that aims to provide access to CS education to disadvantaged …

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beginner · education · United States
IN-PERSON AcademiesHacks 2023

May 19, 2023 - May 21, 2023

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**CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT SUBMISSION INFORMATION** The Academies of Loudoun is excited to host its 5th annual hackathon! This hackathon will be entirely in-person and …

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beginner · education · Leesburg, Florida, United States

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