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 BattleSnake 2026

March 7, 2026 - March 8, 2026

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BattleSnake 2026 is a tournament bracket-style competition based on the popular "snake" game where teams try to be the last battlesnake standing. It is hosted …

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IN-PERSON The Orange Game Jam

March 7, 2026

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What is Orange Jam? Orange Jam is an in-person game development hackathon for all ages and experience levels. The Challenge — Given a theme, participants …

ONLINE TreeLine Hacks

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026

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Note: We are looking for sponsors. Email [email protected] if interested! About the challenge Treeline Hacks invites you to tackle real-world problems in a 36-hour sprint—no …

IN-PERSON The Midwest Blockathon

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026

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The Midwest Block-a-Thon is a 20-hour blockchain-focused hackathon hosted at the University of Kansas aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration among hackers of all ages …

ONLINE EcoHacks

March 6, 2026 - April 12, 2026

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EcoHacks is an online environmental STEM hackathon hosted by Green Spaces Initiative. This hackathon challenges students in grades 8–12 to build creative projects that help …

ONLINE Global Engineering Hackathon

March 6, 2026 - March 13, 2026

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The Global Engineering Hackathon brings together developers, designers, and builders from around the world to create innovative solutions in a limited time. Participants will collaborate, …

IN-PERSON Hack-Attack 3.0

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026

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About the challenge This year’s hackathon is all about reinventing how businesses work. Teams will build creative tech solutions that help organizations grow, operate smarter, …

ONLINE BigRedHacks

March 6, 2026 - March 13, 2026

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Students and recent college graduates* can join us at BigRedHacks to network, code, collaborate, and compete for a chance to win one or more of …

ONLINE ImpactHacks by HackathonForAll

March 5, 2026 - April 2, 2026

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ImpactHacks by HackathonForAll ImpactHacks is a beginner-friendly online hackathon designed to empower students of all experience levels to turn ideas into real-world impact. Our mission …

ONLINE BUHack

March 5, 2026 - March 7, 2026

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BUHACK Competition Results FlowState: Digital Wellness Guardian - Grand Champion - 222 points Mood - Runner Up-219 points Vortex - Second Runner Up-212 points Scoring …

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