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 IH Entrepreneurship Project 2022

Nov. 14, 2022 - Dec. 9, 2022

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Students got the opputnity to design and pitch a product/serivce from the ground up over the course of 3 months. Inspired by UPenn's M&TSI summer …

IN-PERSON HackDown 2022

Nov. 12, 2022 - Nov. 13, 2022

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About the challenge HackDown 2022 is a weekend of fun, learning, and innovation with the opportunity of freebies, exciting workshops, and the chance to gain …

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beginner · United States
IN-PERSON Haryana Steelers Hackathon

Nov. 12, 2022 - Nov. 14, 2022

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About Haryana Steelers and SportsKPI have jointly launched a Kabaddi Hackathon to design an Opponent strategy analytically, for Haryana Steelers to win against their opponents. …

IN-PERSON TechTogether New York 2023

Nov. 12, 2022 - Nov. 13, 2022

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TechTogether New York is a 2-day hackathon held at Columbia University from November 12-13th for people of marginalized genders hosted by community leaders across New …

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beginner · social · United States
IN-PERSON Metaverse Hackathon

Nov. 6, 2022

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To start highlighting pros and cons of metaverses. Hoping to see what forms of Metaversing Hacking may happen. So let's get the ball rolling with …

IN-PERSON 2022 FOOD SYSTEMS CHALLENGE HACK

Nov. 5, 2022 - Nov. 6, 2022

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About the challenge Are you passionate about sustainability and the future of food resources? Join us to help create positive change in the world. Our …

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beginner · design · social · DeKalb, Illinois, United States
ONLINE Big Data Boss - Season 5

Nov. 4, 2022 - Nov. 6, 2022

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What is Big Data Boss? A Big Boss-style machine learning event on Kollywood hypothetical data. Big Data Boss is a 50+ hour online hackathon event …

IN-PERSON CodeRED Odyssey

Oct. 30, 2022

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Prepare for a weekend filled with learning new technologies, pushing your limits, and making new friends. CodeRED Odyssey will feature three tracks: One General Track …

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beginner · mobile · web · Houston, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON iCUBE_2.0

Oct. 30, 2022 - Nov. 7, 2022

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About the challenge iCUBE is a National Level Intercollegiate Event which a flagship event of SVCE Science Club. It is the first-of-it's-kind event which gives …

ONLINE Global Hack Week October Day 6

Oct. 28, 2022 - Oct. 31, 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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