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 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 …

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beginner · design · social · Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, United States
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 …

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beginner · social · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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 …

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beginner · mobile · web · Pullman, Washington, United States
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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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 …

IN-PERSON HackTSU 2023

Feb. 11, 2023

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About the challenge Three beginner-friendly challenges covering different discplines of software engineering. (Challange #1) A TSU Website Redesign Texas Southern University is looking to update …

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beginner · Houston, Texas, United States
ONLINE Global Hack Week: AI/ML Week Day 5

Feb. 10, 2023 - Feb. 11, 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 …

IN-PERSON KL Mini Hack

Feb. 10, 2023 - Feb. 17, 2023

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About the challenge KL Mini Hack is a small-scale hackathon aimed at encouraging people who want to step into the web3 space to participate and …

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