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 HacKalpana

Jan. 22, 2023 - Jan. 29, 2023

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What to Build

You can choose a Track:

                                             OR

  •  Track 2:  Create …

IN-PERSON CompSoc<>NWG

Jan. 21, 2023 - Jan. 23, 2023

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About this Hackathon:

This is an indernship in a day style Hackathon with Northumbrian Waters! Gain software engineering experience by working in teams of …

IN-PERSON Oakridge Codefest 2023

Jan. 21, 2023 - Jan. 22, 2023

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What is the Oakridge Codefest?

Oakridge Codefest is one of Bangalore's largest high-school hackathons that provides the opportunity for aspiring developers to showcase their unique …

ONLINE Cyber Cypher 2.0

Jan. 20, 2023 - Jan. 22, 2023

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NMIMS-MPSTME’s official tech fest TAQNEEQ 15.0 is back with its precursor event, Cyber Cypher 2.0!

 

An 18-hour hackathon that seeks to provide aspiring and seasoned …

ONLINE Career Launch 2023 - Break Through Tech

Jan. 17, 2023 - Jan. 24, 2023

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About the challenge

Present your personal project

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ONLINE Computer Hex Tournament

Jan. 17, 2023 - Feb. 21, 2023

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About the challenge

This Hackathon is designed for participants to build the game-playing bot of their dreams! Contestants (either individuals or in teams) will design …

IN-PERSON Rose Hack 2023

Jan. 15, 2023

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Welcome to Rose Hack 2023!

Rose Hack 2023 is UCR's women-centric hackathon where students from all backgrounds are celebrated. Hundreds of participants form teams and …

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beginner · education · social · Riverside, Ohio, United States
IN-PERSON Codealyst x Leigh Girls Who Code Hackathon

Jan. 15, 2023

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The Codealyst x Leigh Girls Who Code Hackathon is a series of workshops where students will learn valuable computer science skills and work on projects …

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beginner · web · In-person
ONLINE Global Hack Week: Beginners Week Day 6

Jan. 14, 2023 - Jan. 16, 2023

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Please note, not all challenges are submitted on Devpost. If you don't see the challenge you're submitting for here, check the live site and your …

ONLINE Global Hack Week: Beginners Week Day 5

Jan. 13, 2023 - Jan. 14, 2023

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Please note, not all challenges are submitted on Devpost. If you don't see the challenge you're submitting for here, check the live site and your …

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