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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ONLINE Agents Assemble - The Healthcare AI Endgame

March 4, 2026 - May 11, 2026

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NOTE: We are not accepting any additional applications or inquiries for judges at this time. Due to the high volume of requests, we will not …

ONLINE CPP SOC Hackathon

March 4, 2026 - March 5, 2026

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About the challenge Quick description Get started Form teams and create an AI project to address the categories.

IN-PERSON Hack the Case

March 4, 2026 - March 7, 2026

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About the challenge The event takes place on March 7th & 8th and brings together TMU engineering students to learn from industry professionals and compete …

ONLINE DSH Hacks V1

March 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026

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About the Challenge DSH Hacks V1 is a global student competition open to students aged 13+ hosted collaboratively by three youth-led organizations: DeltaForge Hacks, NextHorizon, …

ONLINE Authorized to Act: Auth0 for AI Agents

March 2, 2026 - April 7, 2026

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Push the boundaries of what AI agents can do and become. As we know, OpenClaw is taking the AI world by storm with sovereign AI …

IN-PERSON CSC Hacks 2026

March 2, 2026

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CSC Hacks is a hackathon hosted by the Computer Science Club at the University of Pittsburgh!The challenge is simple: take a complex idea and build …

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ONLINE INNOSpark Pitch Competition

March 1, 2026 - April 4, 2026

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About INNOSpark INNOSpark is a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to equipping the next generation of entrepreneurs with the skills, networks, and opportunities they need to turn …

IN-PERSON Mountain Madness 2026

March 1, 2026

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About the challenge Mountain Madness Hackathon at Simon Fraser University is a high-energy, student-led hackathon that brings together innovators, builders, and creators for an intense …

ONLINE UCSD IEEE Quarterly Projects Winter 2026

March 1, 2026 - March 12, 2026

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IN-PERSON Hack4Hope Los Angeles

Feb. 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026

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Ready to put your tech skills to work for a cause that truly matters? Following the incredible success of our first virtual Hack4Hope event, we're …

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