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 HACKENOSIA

March 25, 2023 - March 26, 2023

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We regret to inform you that the hackathon has been temporarily postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We understand the hard work and dedication that all …

IN-PERSON Lehigh Hacks for Change

March 22, 2023 - April 2, 2023

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--- Registration is now CLOSED --- Please note that despite the ability to still sign up, we have CLOSED registration. We exported the list of …

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beginner · social · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
IN-PERSON Hack The Block

March 18, 2023

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About the challenge: Uniblock is looking for thought-provoking, creative, useful, and last but not least awesome Blockchain projects. Make use of any part of Uniblock, …

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beginner · blockchain · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
ONLINE Girls Who Code Create-A-Thon

March 18, 2023 - March 19, 2023

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Girls Who Code Create-A-Thon Girls Who Code is having an online Create-A-Thon for beginners who want to work on projects and hackathons, but have no …

IN-PERSON BUCS Hackathon 2023

March 18, 2023

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Hey there, welcome to our hackathon! This is the place where innovation meets fun. We're bringing together some of the brightest minds in tech to …

IN-PERSON BNFOthon 2023

March 18, 2023 - March 19, 2023

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Hello Rams! Do you have an interest in biology, computer science, or statistics? Do you want an immersive experience networking with other students and designing …

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beginner · health · machine learning · Richmond, Kentucky, United States
ONLINE Helpful Engineering Building Infrastructure Resiliency Hackathon 2023

March 17, 2023 - March 25, 2023

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About the Challenge Over the last four decades, the prevalence of billion-dollar disasters has increased by a factor of four. Single natural disasters such as …

ONLINE Asper Student Startup Prizes

March 15, 2023 - April 22, 2023

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About the challenge: Asper Student Startup Prize Hosted by the Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship Video Pitch Submission Deadline * Saturday, April 22, 5pm In-person …

IN-PERSON Hack Cambridge Spyder Lite Hackathon

March 12, 2023

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Event Schedule 08.30 - 09.00: Registration09.00 - 10.00: Reply Presentation10.00 - 13.00: Hacking13.00 - 14.00: Lunch14.00 - 18.00: Hacking18.00 - 18.45: Evaluation18.45 - 19.00: Awards …

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beginner · machine learning · Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
ONLINE Hack The Break 2023

March 11, 2023 - March 12, 2023

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Join us March 11-12 for a 24-hour hackathon open to all Post-Secondary students with an interest in computing and entrepreneurship. Students from all faculties and …

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