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 hackMHS XI

May 29, 2026 - May 30, 2026

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Overview of hackMHS XI Welcome to hackMHS XI! We are beyond excited to have you at the tenth annual hackMHS, a hackathon where we aim …

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beginner · education · social · Millburn, New Jersey, United States
IN-PERSON Hackdays Lucknow

May 18, 2026

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About the challenge HackDay Lucknow is an MLH-sanctioned 12-hour in-person hackathon open to all high school and college students. Held in the heart of Nawabs' …

IN-PERSON natIgnite 2026

May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026

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NAT invites you to natIgnite 2026, a 40-hour interdisciplinary hackathon. Hosted semi-annually by NAT in partnership with community partners, each natIgnite is centered on a …

ONLINE Pacific Portal XR

May 7, 2026 - May 9, 2026

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PPXR is a 48-hour AR/VR hackathon designed to accelerate the XR ecosystem by welcoming artists, designers, and developers, along with XR-curious newcomers. Participants will explore …

IN-PERSON KiwiHacks 2026

May 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026

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KiwiHacks is a free 24-hour hackathon run by high schoolers, for high schoolers. If you're 18 or under, come along to meet new people, learn …

ONLINE Zoo Design Studio Makeathon

April 28, 2026 - May 5, 2026

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Registration is OPEN! This virtual Zoo Design Studio Makeathon is your chance to show what happens when strong design instincts meet next-gen CAD software. Any …

ONLINE AI Buildathon

April 28, 2026 - April 29, 2026

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Welcome to AI Buildathon! A hackathon where you build real projects using AI tools to turn your ideas into working products. You do not need …

IN-PERSON UWB Hacks: The Future!

April 25, 2026 - April 26, 2026

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See www.UWBHacks.com for more information! See LINKTR.EE/UWB_HACKS for links to resources 🚧 Under construction - check back soon for more information! 🚧

IN-PERSON RamHacks 2026

April 25, 2026 - April 26, 2026

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About the Challenge RamHacks is a 24-hour hackathon uniting coders, designers, and innovators to solve real-world challenges through technology. Hosted at Farmingdale State College, this …

IN-PERSON RidgeHacks 2026

April 25, 2026

Date TBD

About the challenge RidgeHacks 2026 is the Ridge Computer Science Club's annual flagship hackathon hosted in Ridge High School. RidgeHacks runs from 8 AM to …

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