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 LG Hacks

March 23, 2025

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Hack Your World: Everyday Problems, Simple Solutions Check In 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Opening Ceremony 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Hacking Begins 9:00AM Wolfram …

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beginner · design · web · San Jose, California, United States
ONLINE 2025 FSSA MediHacks Hackathon

March 23, 2025 - April 1, 2025

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About the challenge Welcome to the first ever FSSA Hackathon, in collaboration with the MediHacks organization. Get started Start by identifying what problem you want …

IN-PERSON HackUNCP 2025

March 23, 2025

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HackUNCP 2025 is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by AI@UNCP, exploring the potential of AI agents, autonomous systems that make decisions, optimize processes, and solve real-world …

IN-PERSON BeachHacks 8.0

March 23, 2025

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SCHEDULE Saturday 3/22 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Ceremony 10:30 AM Hacking Begins! Good luck and have fun (: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM …

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beginner · fintech · web · Long Beach, Mississippi, United States
IN-PERSON MVHacks 8.0

March 23, 2025

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About the challenge Each year, high school hackers from across the Bay Area come together at MVHacks to create cool projects, learn from experts, and …

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beginner · machine learning · web · Mountain View, California, United States
ONLINE BlossomHack 2025

March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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WHAT IS BLOSSOMHACK? The largest hackathon hosted at Ohio University by OU Cybersecurity Club, OUGDA, NSBE, SOftware Dev Club, ACM, IEEE, and CEO. This event …

IN-PERSON SEIT Hackathon

March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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About the challenge Durham College’s Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology (SEIT) is excited to host its first annual hackathon on starting March 22nd …

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beginner · social · Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
IN-PERSON HackUNCP 2025

March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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HackUNCP 2025 is more than just a hackathon—it's a 24-hour innovation marathon where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. Organized by AI@UNCP, this year’s HackUNCP is all …

IN-PERSON GrizzHacks 7

March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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REGISTER NOW at grizzhacks.org to secure your spot! Note: you must register through our website to check in at the hackathon. ABOUT GrizzHacks is a …

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beginner · machine learning · Rochester, Minnesota, United States
IN-PERSON Hack the Bias

March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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About the challenge Despite advancements in technology and policy, bias remains deeply embedded in many aspects of society, from AI algorithms and hiring practices to …

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beginner · social · Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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