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 HackCU12

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

Upcoming

HackCU is back with our biggest hackathon of the year, HackCU 12! The event will be held in person from March 28-29 with lots of …

IN-PERSON MVHacks 9.0

March 28, 2026

Upcoming

About the challenge Each year, high school hackers from across the Bay Area come together at MVHacks to create cool projects, learn from experts, and …

IN-PERSON ConHacks 2026

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026

Upcoming

Welcome to ConHacks 2026, the premier hackathon hosted by the Conestoga Computing Society (CCS). For 36 hours, we are turning the Waterloo Campus into a …

IN-PERSON Agents and Robotics 2026

March 27, 2026 - April 17, 2026

Upcoming

AR26 is the Agents & Robotics HackXelerator™ 2026 — a 20-day innovation event running March 27 - April 17, 2026. Builders create working AI systems …

IN-PERSON ElectricSEA Art+Tech Hackathon (Seattle WA)

March 26, 2026 - March 28, 2026

Upcoming

Electric SEA is an extended weekend event optimized for hands-on learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration here in Seattle. We will take over multiple floors of …

ONLINE 305 Hack Spr26 | SubmissionPortal | [email protected]

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026

Upcoming

🔝 🔝 305 Hack Spring 2026 | Devpost Submission Portal ONLYRegister at 305hackspring2026.vercel.app Announcing 305 Hack: Spring 2026 EditionHosted by CODE CRUNCH, ColorStack at FIU, …

IN-PERSON Hack the Galaxy

March 14, 2026

Upcoming

About the challenge Hack the Galaxy is a 12-hour student-run hackathon designed to empower women and non-binary individuals interested in computer science and technology. Hosted …

IN-PERSON Durham College Hackathon 2026

March 14, 2026 - March 15, 2026

Upcoming

About the challenge Durham College's Faculty of Business and IT is excited welcome you to its second annual hackathon, hosted on March 14th @ 9am …

IN-PERSON ChipCraft 2.0

March 13, 2026 - March 14, 2026

Upcoming

ChipCraft 2.0 Event Overview 24hr VLSI Hackathon | 13-14 March 2026 | DSPSD Lab 321, KARE Teams of 2-3 ECE students design, synthesize, and verify …

IN-PERSON WAV Hackathon

March 9, 2026 - April 17, 2026

Upcoming

💡 About the Challenge This hackathon is open to Urban League members who are undergraduate or graduate students in Hampton Roads universities or community colleges. …

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