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 TinoGWC GummyHacks

Jan. 30, 2025 - April 1, 2025

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About The Challenge This hackathon aims to inspire and motivate girls at FUHSD schools to participate in a hackathon within a supportive, fun, and nurturing …

IN-PERSON Mini Hack

Jan. 30, 2025

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About the challenge Welcome to the VCU's Hack for Good! This initiative is designed to inspire innovative solutions that address critical issues in healthcare, the …

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beginner · Richmond, Kentucky, United States
IN-PERSON MIT Reality Hack 2025

Jan. 26, 2025

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MIT Reality Hack - January 23-27, 2025 At Reality Hack for the last 5 years we been coming together to propel the potentials of spatial …

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ar/vr · beginner · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
ONLINE Airavat Innovates

Jan. 26, 2025 - Jan. 28, 2025

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Dates: 26th January to 28th JanuaryEligibility: Open to all college students About the Challenge:Identify a real-world problem and create an innovative solution using any form …

ONLINE Build Your Own AI Chat Bot

Jan. 25, 2025 - March 14, 2025

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The "Build Your Own AI Chat Bot" hackathon invites participants to unleash their creativity and technical skills to develop innovative chatbots. Whether you're a seasoned …

IN-PERSON mchacks12 copy

Jan. 25, 2025

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beginner · Montréal, Quebec, Canada
IN-PERSON McHacks 12

Jan. 25, 2025 - Jan. 26, 2025

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Each year McHacks is proud to welcome a diverse group of students from across North America for a jam-packed weekend of hacking. For 24 hours, …

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beginner · Montréal, Quebec, Canada
IN-PERSON InnovateHer

Jan. 25, 2025 - Jan. 26, 2025

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InnovateHer is a 36-hour hackathon with a mission to create a welcoming and inclusive space for students of marginalized identities in technology! We are dedicated …

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beginner · West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
IN-PERSON Rose Hack 2025

Jan. 25, 2025 - Jan. 26, 2025

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Welcome to Rose Hack 2025! Rose Hack 2025 is UCR's women-centric hackathon where students from all backgrounds are celebrated. Hundreds of participants form teams and …

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beginner · education · Riverside, Ohio, United States
IN-PERSON TAMUhack 2025

Jan. 25, 2025 - Jan. 26, 2025

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For live updates, registration, day-of-event logistics, and more sponsor challenge information, please visit https://th25.tamuhack.org/ Channel your crazy ideas into reality, regardless of whether you are …

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beginner · design · College Station, Texas, United States

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