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 DurJam: Remastered (2025)

June 10, 2025 - June 24, 2025

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Durham University Computing Society's Game Jam - running from 10th to 24th June 2025. Open to University Students. Find out more, and join the Discord …

IN-PERSON East Bay Hacker's First Hackathon

June 6, 2025

Date TBD

About the ChallengeWe want to make coding exciting and accessible for everyone. Build something you're proud of, whether it's a helpful tool, a creative app, …

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beginner · San Francisco, California, United States
ONLINE INHacks 2025

June 5, 2025 - June 12, 2025

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About the challenge A hackathon is a chance to meet new like-minded people and do what excites. ‘Hackers’ will have ample time to form teams …

ONLINE Jackson High School CSHS Hackathon

June 5, 2025

Date TBD

Welcome to the JHS LeetCode Hackathon — a high school coding challenge where problem-solving thrives! In this fast-paced event, students will tackle algorithmic coding problems …

ONLINE Diabetes Tech Solutions for Rural Georgia

June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

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About the challenge Rural Georgia faces a major burden of diabetes. Get started See what sorts of technology you can come up with to address …

ONLINE CS Base Hack4Health

June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

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Calling all young coders! Are you passionate about the environment and excited to use your coding skills to make a difference? Then join CS Base …

IN-PERSON VelociCode

June 1, 2025 - June 28, 2025

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Welcome to VelociCode—the prehistoric programming showdown where only the most adaptable coders survive. Whether you're a solo dev or part of a full-stack dino squad, …

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beginner · games · San Antonio, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON MontyHacks VIII

May 31, 2025

Date TBD

MontyHacks VIII, the 8th coming of MHS's annual hackathon hosted by Montgomery High School’s Computer Science club, will run on May 31, 2025! MontyHacks is …

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beginner · social · United States
IN-PERSON hackMHS X

May 30, 2025 - May 31, 2025

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Overview of hackMHS X Welcome to hackMHS X! 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
ONLINE World’s Largest Hackathon presented by Bolt

May 30, 2025 - June 30, 2025

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Welcome to the world’s largest hackathon, where over $1,000,000 in prizes are about to be handed out to smart creative people like you! We're standing …

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