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 FOAK Climate Hackathon

Aug. 23, 2025 - Aug. 24, 2025

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​What does it take to get a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) climate infrastructure project off the ground? ​From capital stacking to site selection, startups face daunting hurdles …

ONLINE PeddieHacks 2025

Aug. 22, 2025 - Aug. 24, 2025

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PeddieHacks is a 48 hour online hackathon hosted by the Peddie School Computer Science Club in Hightstown, New Jersey. It is open to all high …

ONLINE CodeAthon 2025

Aug. 21, 2025 - Aug. 21, 2025

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Everything you need to know about CodeAThon 2025 CodeAThon 2025 is a national-level online hackathon designed to empower fresh graduates with real-world coding experience and …

ONLINE Youth Coders Hack 2025

Aug. 21, 2025 - Oct. 26, 2025

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About the challenge Kickstart 2025 by turning your ideas into reality! Join students worldwide in building apps, games, and tools that create real impact. The …

ONLINE AlgoArena

Aug. 20, 2025 - Aug. 21, 2025

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Welcome to AlgoArena, the ultimate hackathon for innovative minds! This is your chance to showcase your skills, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and build groundbreaking projects. …

IN-PERSON Geaux Engineering 2025

Aug. 20, 2025 - Aug. 23, 2025

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About the challenge Geared towards Geaux Engineering. Get started

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beginner · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
ONLINE Student Innovators Without Borders Hacks (Students; Open Ended)

Aug. 17, 2025 - Dec. 19, 2025

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Student Innovators Without Borders Hacks is a hackathon for students who code not just for fun—but for impact. This is your chance to build something …

ONLINE WorthyHacks 2

Aug. 17, 2025 - Aug. 23, 2025

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WorthyHacks 2 is a virtual hackathon hosted by the members of the non-profit WorthyWorks. Students from the ages of 13-18 in middle school or high …

ONLINE BatchHacks Team Water! Each submission = 1 Year of Water

Aug. 17, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2025

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About the challenge This is a unique hackathon. As you can probably guess, each submission we receive, we will donate 1 year of water to …

ONLINE BatchHacks (Students Only; Open-Ended)

Aug. 16, 2025 - Dec. 19, 2025

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About the challenge BatchHacks is a hackathaon for students. It is an open ended hackathon. Participants are welcome to submit anything code related that they …

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