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 IBM zDatathon

Sept. 24, 2022 - Sept. 25, 2022

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ONLINE Global Hack Week September Day 1

Sept. 10, 2022 - Sept. 11, 2022

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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 Future Hacks Four 2022

Aug. 26, 2022 - Aug. 28, 2022

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FutureHacks Four 2022 is an annual online free to attend international hackathon organized by AiGoLearning. FutureHacks is a hacking festival where all students irrespective of …

ONLINE Elevate Hacks II

Aug. 20, 2022 - Sept. 25, 2022

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Hey High School and College Students! 

Are you interested in learning more about technology and improving your CS skills? Look no further, Elevate Tech has …

IN-PERSON RDV Hacks

Aug. 6, 2022 - Aug. 7, 2022

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RDV Hacks is a completely free, in-person hackathon in NYC from August 6th to August 7th.

By teaming up with other student hackers and the …

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ONLINE ADL Appathon 2022

Aug. 1, 2022 - Aug. 7, 2022

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The Appathon works to educate the next generation of technologists, innovators, and leaders. From researchers to entrepreneurship trailblazers, this conference is a unique opportunity to …

IN-PERSON GIIS HACKATHON 2022

July 29, 2022 - July 30, 2022

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Presenting GIIS' Finally Physical Hackathon organized by the GIIS Tech Club, open for both amateurs and seasoned 'hackers'. Over a course of two days, test …

ONLINE Global Hack Week: INIT 2023 Day 4

July 6, 2022 - July 7, 2022

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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: INIT 2023 Day 3

July 5, 2022 - July 6, 2022

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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: INIT 2023 Day 2

July 4, 2022 - July 5, 2022

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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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