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 SMathHacks 2025

Feb. 8, 2025 - Feb. 9, 2025

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About the challenge

SMathHacks is the annual 36 hour hackathon hosted by the NC School of Science and Math, open to all North Carolina …

IN-PERSON UpStart 2025: Entrepreneurship Competition

Feb. 8, 2025 - Feb. 9, 2025

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UpStart 2025 is an annual event designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with a platform to showcase their innovative ideas. Participants collaborate, refine …

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beginner · enterprise · Montréal, Quebec, Canada
IN-PERSON Hackers Thiruvizha

Feb. 7, 2025 - Feb. 8, 2025

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About the Challenge

Hackers Thiruvizha is an exciting, high-energy hackathon that brings together passionate developers, designers, and innovators to solve real-world problems through technology. Whether …

IN-PERSON WiNGHacks 2025

Feb. 7, 2025 - Feb. 9, 2025

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Our Goal

The goal of our hackathon is to create a welcoming learning and growing environment for underrepresented genders in the tech industry. We hope …

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ar/vr · beginner · Gainesville, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON UGAHacks X

Feb. 7, 2025 - Feb. 9, 2025

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What is UGAHacks?

UGAHacks is UGAHacks' annual 36-hour hackathon event that is centered around software development and innovation in tech. Our hackers will collaborate on …

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art · beginner · machine learning · Athens, Georgia, United States
IN-PERSON HackHive

Feb. 7, 2025 - Feb. 9, 2025

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HackHive 2025: AI for a Better Tomorrow

HackHive 2025 is Ontario Tech University’s premier AI-focused hackathon, bringing together students from computer science, software engineering, business, …

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beginner · machine learning · social · Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
ONLINE Global Hack Week: AI/ML

Feb. 7, 2025 - Feb. 13, 2025

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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 GHW Form and the website …

ONLINE Digital Jam

Feb. 4, 2025 - March 28, 2025

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Welcome to Digi Jam Hack, a high-energy, This hackathon is designed to ignite digital creativity and bring out your most innovative solutions. Whether you're …

ONLINE Vanier's project showcase

Feb. 3, 2025 - Feb. 7, 2025

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About the challenge

Programmers, beginners and advanced alike, come show off the projects you made and are passionate about for a chance to win a …

ONLINE MCA Eagles' CodeNest

Feb. 1, 2025 - Feb. 8, 2025

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The CodeNest is a hackathon hosted by the MCA Eagles, a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team based in Edison, NJ. Contestants will be asked to …

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