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 BusiHacks

Aug. 18, 2021 - Aug. 22, 2021

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Please note that while submissions are currently open, projects that are started before the hacking timeframe: Aug 20, 7:00 PM PST will be disqualified. BusiHacks …

ONLINE McMedHacks

Aug. 6, 2021 - Aug. 8, 2021

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Deep learning has revolutionized the field of medical image analysis and new AI-driven technology is being clinically implemented every day to improve patient care. In …

ONLINE GIIS HACKATHON 2K21

July 30, 2021 - July 31, 2021

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The GIIS Hackathon gives students the opportunity to participate in a marathon of creating, developing, and producing a product that aims to address an issue …

ONLINE Open Source Day

July 16, 2021 - July 31, 2021

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Open Source Day (OSD) is an all-day hackathon (including workshops), in which participants of all skill levels learn about Open Source while contributing to projects …

ONLINE MLH INIT 2022: Weekend

July 2, 2021 - July 5, 2021

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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 MLH INIT 2022: Day 5

July 1, 2021 - July 2, 2021

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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 ADL Appathon

July 1, 2021 - Aug. 8, 2021

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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 …

ONLINE MLH INIT 2022: Day 4

June 30, 2021 - July 1, 2021

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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 MLH INIT 2022: Day 3

June 29, 2021 - June 30, 2021

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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 MLH INIT 2022: Day 2

June 28, 2021 - June 29, 2021

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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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