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 HackSLU

March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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HackSLU is Saint Louis University’s first-ever multi-day hackathon from March 22-23, 2025 led by two student-run organization chapters, Girls Who Code and SLU Association for …

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beginner · health · social · United States
IN-PERSON Hack Your Learning: Tech for Education

March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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Welcome to “Hack Your Learning: Tech for Education”, a beginner-friendly hackathon designed to encourage first-time hackers to create innovative solutions that enhance education. Whether you’re …

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beginner · education · Plattsburgh, New York, United States
IN-PERSON 2025 Crack the Code Hackathon @ Concordia University Irvine

March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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Welcome to Crack the Code's 2025 Concordia University Hackathon! This hackathon is your chance to build and innovate in the world of cybersecurity. Whether you're …

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beginner · machine learning · security · Irvine, California, United States
IN-PERSON hackStoga 2025

March 22, 2025

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Join over a hundred hackers from around the tri-state area in attending hackStoga on March 8, 2025!Whether you're a seasoned hacker or new to tech, …

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beginner · education · Berwyn, Illinois, United States
IN-PERSON Emory Hacks 2025

March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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About the challenge ​Emory Hacks, presented by PROJECT Emory, is a hackathon hosted at Emory University. We are committed to bringing hundreds of students together …

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beginner · machine learning · social · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
IN-PERSON GenAI Genesis 2025

March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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OverviewGenAI Genesis is the largest AI hackathon in Canada focused on generative AI! Powered by PwC, backed by Google Developers as part of their #BuildwithAI …

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beginner · machine learning · social · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
ONLINE Catalyst 2025: UI/UX Designathon

March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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Catalyst is a virtual, UI/UX designathon that aims to challenge participants to explore how design, innovation, and community interact. Across 3 days, teams will collaborate …

IN-PERSON Boeing x TruHacks 2025

March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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GDSC & CCE presents Boeing x Truhacks 2025! : Build With AI Welcome to the Truman’s 2nd Annual Hackathon. Its time to connect, learn grow, …

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beginner · retail · social · Kirksville, Missouri, United States
ONLINE Hack Fiesta Miami

March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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Welcome to HackFiesta Miami | Spring 2025 Edition Join the HACKATHON SERVER: CODECRUNCH.CS.FIU.EDU This virtual hackathon is designed to spark creativity and innovation, with a …

IN-PERSON HackHPI 2025

March 21, 2025 - March 22, 2025

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Join us at HPI in Potsdam, Germany, where motivated students will co-create the future of healthcare in a two-day hackathon filled with workshops, expert mentorship, …

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