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 HackFiesta Miami 2026 SubmissionPortal | [email protected]

March 9, 2026 - March 17, 2026

Upcoming

Hosted by CODE CRUNCH, ColorStack at FIU, and CAHSI at FIU, this virtual hackathon invites students, creators, and changemakers to kick off 2026 with a …

IN-PERSON SASEHacks 2026

March 7, 2026 - March 8, 2026

Upcoming

Welcome to SASEHacks, a 24-hour long hackathon where you have the chance to build software or hardware that solves a real-world problem, showcases technical creativity, …

ONLINE TreeLine Hacks

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026

Upcoming

Note: We are looking for sponsors. Email [email protected] if interested! About the challenge Treeline Hacks invites you to tackle real-world problems in a 36-hour sprint—no …

IN-PERSON The Midwest Blockathon

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026

Upcoming

The Midwest Block-a-Thon is a 20-hour blockchain-focused hackathon hosted at the University of Kansas aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration among hackers of all ages …

IN-PERSON Hack4Hope Los Angeles

Feb. 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026

Upcoming

Ready to put your tech skills to work for a cause that truly matters? Following the incredible success of our first virtual Hack4Hope event, we're …

ONLINE MEGA Hackathon 2026

Feb. 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026

Upcoming

MEGA Hackathon 2026 MEGA is a dynamic and diverse coalition of high school and college students from around the world, attending institutions such as the …

IN-PERSON AURELION

Feb. 27, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2026

Upcoming

AURELION 2026 is the flagship national-level 24-hour hackathon organized by IEEE Computer Society Karunya Chapter and KITS ACM Student Chapter. We bring together innovative minds …

IN-PERSON Hack The East

Feb. 27, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2026

Upcoming

About the challenge HackTheEast is a 24-hour hackathon running from 9:00 AM Saturday, Feb 28 to 9:00 AM Sunday, March 1. Participants are invited to …

ONLINE The Galactic Archives

Feb. 27, 2026

Upcoming

About the challenge Mission Briefing Greetings, Data Explorer. You have been granted top-level clearance to the newly declassified Galactic Archives. Your mission, assigned by Stellar …

IN-PERSON HackUNCP 2026

Feb. 22, 2026

Upcoming

About the challenge HackUNCP 2026 is a premier AI hackathon bringing together students from universities and colleges nationwide for 24 hours of intense innovation at …

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