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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IN-PERSON WiNGHacks 2025

Feb. 7, 2025 - Feb. 9, 2025

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Our Goal The goal of our hackathon is to create a welcoming learning and growing environment for underrepresented genders in the tech industry. We hope …

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ar/vr · beginner · Gainesville, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON UGAHacks X

Feb. 7, 2025 - Feb. 9, 2025

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What is UGAHacks? UGAHacks is UGAHacks' annual 36-hour hackathon event that is centered around software development and innovation in tech. Our hackers will collaborate on …

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art · beginner · machine learning · Athens, Georgia, United States
IN-PERSON HackHive

Feb. 7, 2025 - Feb. 9, 2025

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HackHive 2025: AI for a Better Tomorrow HackHive 2025 is Ontario Tech University’s premier AI-focused hackathon, bringing together students from computer science, software engineering, business, …

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beginner · machine learning · social · Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
ONLINE Global Hack Week: AI/ML

Feb. 7, 2025 - Feb. 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. …

ONLINE Digital Jam

Feb. 4, 2025 - March 28, 2025

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Welcome to Digi Jam Hack, a high-energy, This hackathon is designed to ignite digital creativity and bring out your most innovative solutions. Whether you're a …

ONLINE Vanier's project showcase

Feb. 3, 2025 - Feb. 7, 2025

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About the challenge Programmers, beginners and advanced alike, come show off the projects you made and are passionate about for a chance to win a …

ONLINE MCA Eagles' CodeNest

Feb. 1, 2025 - Feb. 8, 2025

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The CodeNest is a hackathon hosted by the MCA Eagles, a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team based in Edison, NJ. Contestants will be asked to …

IN-PERSON MakerHacks

Feb. 1, 2025 - Feb. 2, 2025

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**PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE (https://www.makerhacks.org/) USING THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM.** Joining the hackathon on Devpost means nothing unless you are registered to the event …

ONLINE Hackonomics 2025

Feb. 1, 2025 - June 15, 2025

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About the Challenge Hackonomics 2025 allows individuals passionate about finance, economics, and computer science in our community to fuse the aforementioned principles via projects with …

ONLINE MCA Eagles' CodeNest

Feb. 1, 2025 - Feb. 8, 2025

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ABOUT THE CHALLENGE Welcome to the CodeNest! In this competition, contestants will synthesize their creativity and coding abilities to create a themed and functional project. …

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