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 Global Hack Week: Cloud

March 7, 2025 - March 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. …

IN-PERSON asdjasdf

March 7, 2025 - March 9, 2025

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beginner · Merced, California, United States
ONLINE Agentforce Virtual Hackathon

March 5, 2025 - April 30, 2025

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Welcome to the Salesforce Agentforce Hackathon! AI agents are revolutionizing app development. Join us for an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of AI-powered agent …

ONLINE Tri-Mentorship: Accelerated Mentee Showcase Gallery

March 5, 2025 - March 8, 2025

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About the Mentee Showcase Gallery Welcome to the Tri-Mentorship: Accelerated 2025 Mentee Showcase Gallery! This platform is the perfect way to showcase your work, learn …

IN-PERSON MOCKUP MDC North Catalyst mini-Hackathon 2025

March 2, 2025 - March 4, 2025

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About the Hackathon The 2025 MDC North Women’s Tech Pioneers Hackathon is an empowering, innovation-driven event designed to inspire women in technology. Hosted at Miami …

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beginner · machine learning · security · Miami, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON UCLA Hack on the Hill (HOTH) XII

March 2, 2025 - March 3, 2025

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Hack on the Hill (HOTH XII) is a 12 hour, beginner-friendly hackathon designed to give beginners a glimpse into what a real hackathon would be …

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beginner · social · Los Angeles, California, United States
ONLINE iSTEM Hacks - Go from idea to launch in one week

March 1, 2025 - March 8, 2025

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About the challenge Go from idea to launch in one week. iSTEM@Stevens Hacks is a week-long, virtual sprint designed to empower the next generation of …

IN-PERSON Hack the Future

March 1, 2025 - March 21, 2025

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Hack the Future isn’t just another hackathon—it’s the first of its kind to require teams to blend business and tech minds, ensuring real synergy. By …

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beginner · design · machine learning · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
IN-PERSON DUWiT Hacks

March 1, 2025 - March 2, 2025

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About the challenge Our challenge is launch! Build a project inspired by this word. You could for example: Launch yourself into a new coding language …

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beginner · Durham, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON Hacking Injustice

March 1, 2025 - March 2, 2025

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We are a Boston-based hackathon uniting local community organizers with students looking to build social impact and public interest technology.

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beginner · health · social · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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