Hackathons for Beginners 2026

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 Claude Builder Club @ TCD Hackathon

Dec. 3, 2025

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About the challenge Join Claude Builder Club at TCD for our inaugaural Hackathon using Claude AI! Lots of exclusive merch, refreshments and fun prizes will …

ONLINE Octopus Hackathon

Dec. 1, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026

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Welcome to Octopus Hackathon 2026, a global innovation sprint designed to challenge, inspire, and empower developers, designers, marketers, and creators from all walks of the …

IN-PERSON GDG UWB Build with AI Ideathon: Head in the Clouds

Dec. 1, 2025 - Dec. 3, 2025

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About the challengeGDG Build with AI Ideathon. Get started

ONLINE FinBilim FinTech Hackathon 2025

Dec. 1, 2025 - Dec. 29, 2025

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To be eligible for prizes, you must join the Discord, where you will get announcements, workshops, and updates! Empower the Next Generation of Financial Leaders …

ONLINE AETHRA GLOBAL PITCHATHON 2025

Nov. 27, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025

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REGISTER NOW TO CLAIM FREE COUPON CODES! Have a wild idea? A brilliant solution? A dream project that could change the world? This is your …

ONLINE Webgathon

Nov. 26, 2025 - Dec. 6, 2025

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Introduction Webgathon is an online hackathon focused exclusively on web development innovation. Over a two-week period, developers of all levels are invited to ideate, build, …

ONLINE Teca Hacks

Nov. 25, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026

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Teca Hacks is an online, submission-based hackathon open to students of all skill levels. Participants can work individually or with a team to create any …

ONLINE Teca Hacks

Nov. 25, 2025 - Jan. 13, 2026

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Teca Hacks is an online, submission-based hackathon open to students of all skill levels. Participants can work individually or with a team to create any …

IN-PERSON Student Vibecoding Hackathon by ISM University

Nov. 24, 2025 - Nov. 27, 2025

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Build with AI. Launch your first startup in 5 days. The Student Vibecoding Hackathon by ISM is a five-day, in-person, beginner-friendly sprint where ISM students …

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beginner · low/no-code · web · Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania
ONLINE Sustain-a-thon

Nov. 24, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026

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The Student Code Alliance (SCA) presents the Sustain-a-thon, our 2nd annual hackathon, which unites students, coders, and environmental enthusiasts to innovate for a sustainable planet. …

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