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 Build with MeDo Hackathon

April 9, 2026 - May 20, 2026

Open

Build with MeDo Hackathon Prizes: $50,000+ Submission period: April 9 – May 20 Rules & Homepage Here: https://medo.devpost.com Build creative applications with MeDo, no coding …

IN-PERSON Kent Hack Enough 2026

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

Ended

Event Time Location Check-in 10:00 AM 2nd floor open gallery Pre-event 10:00 AM Sponsor Tables 10:30 AM 2nd floor open gallery Team formation 11:00 AM …

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beginner · Kent, Washington, United States
IN-PERSON HackPSU Spring 2026

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

Ended

HackPSU is Penn State's student-run hackathon and the largest technology event at Penn State. Join us and hundreds of other students from across the world …

IN-PERSON HackCU12

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

Ended

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

Date TBD

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

Ended

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

Ended

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

Ended

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 …

IN-PERSON Yantra Yugam

March 24, 2026 - March 25, 2026

Ended

A 24-Hour National Level Hackathon hosted by the Department of ECE, IoT & CS at Malla Reddy University. Yantra Yugam is not just a competition. …

ONLINE 305 Hack Spr26 | SubmissionPortal | [email protected]

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026

Ended

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

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