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 AcademiesHacks 2022

May 20, 2022 - May 22, 2022

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**CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT SUBMISSION INFORMATION** The Academies of Loudoun is excited to host its 4th annual hackathon! This hackathon will be entirely in-person and …

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beginner · education · Leesburg, Florida, United States
ONLINE STEM Explorers' Contest

May 18, 2022 - July 3, 2022

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STEM Explorers Contest is a competition, hosted by Youth Pioneers in STEM, where participants will be able to compete to win big prizes from our …

ONLINE PowerToFly Student Hackathon (April, 2022)

April 23, 2022 - April 24, 2022

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We’re hoping to encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, and locations to learn and love programming. Learn to code and create a product in the …

ONLINE Devspace 2022

April 14, 2022 - April 16, 2022

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Devspace is a global student-run hackathon and conference which aims to provide solutions to real-world problems. It brings together budding student developers, designers, and tech …

ONLINE Global Hack Week: Share 2022 Day 2

April 4, 2022 - April 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 …

ONLINE Global Hack Week: Share 2022

April 3, 2022 - April 10, 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: Share 2022 Day 1

April 3, 2022 - April 4, 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 Shooting Stars All Girls Hackathon

Feb. 19, 2022 - Feb. 20, 2022

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Let's Code Shooting Stars Foundation is back again with another All Girls Hackathon. It will be held virtually from Feb 19-20, 2022, and is conducted …

IN-PERSON AthenaHacks 2022

Feb. 19, 2022 - Feb. 20, 2022

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Our mission is to support and nuture underrepresented genders in tech by hosting Southern California's premiere all-women, femme & non-binary hackathon. Expect a weekend full …

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beginner · Los Angeles, California, United States
ONLINE What The Hack

Feb. 18, 2022 - Feb. 20, 2022

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· WHAT THE HACK Hackathon is a 48-hour event that aims to provide a platform to showcase one's skills, enhance their knowledge, and gain experience …

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