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 AI Agents for Faster Renewable Energy Projects

Jan. 18, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

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Ever wonder how solar, wind, and bioenergy projects are built? From evaluating permits to assessing financials to analyzing contract risk, there is a maze of …

IN-PERSON Hack McWiCS 2025

Jan. 18, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

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McWiCS is happy to invite you to Hack McWiCS 2025, our SEVENTH annual hackathon! Everyone is welcome! The event is taking place at Trottier Building …

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beginner · Montréal, Quebec, Canada
IN-PERSON MDL CAD Designathon 2025

Jan. 18, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

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About the challenge McMaster Design League has an exciting weekend planned for you as part of the 9th annual CAD Designathon. A Designathon is a …

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beginner · design · education · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
IN-PERSON HSN Hacks

Jan. 18, 2025

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About the challenge The HSN Hackathon is hosted and organized by the Girls Who Code Club and HSN CS Club located at West Windsor-Plainsboro High …

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beginner · social · web · United States
IN-PERSON WayneHacks 3

Jan. 18, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

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What is WayneHacks? WayneHacks is a 24-hour in-person hackathon at Wayne State University. This event is open to all majors and skill levels, so whether …

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beginner · iot · In-person
ONLINE IngeniumSTEM Winter Hacks 1.0

Jan. 17, 2025 - March 30, 2025

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About the challenge Welcome to the third Ingenium STEM Hackathon and the first Ingenium STEM Hackathon of 2025, where the brightest minds come together to …

IN-PERSON GoatHacks 2025

Jan. 17, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

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GoatHacks is Back for the 2025 Season! See our organizers or our discord for the full schedule for the event.

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beginner · Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
IN-PERSON Hack the Valley

Jan. 17, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

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Welcome to Hack the Valley 2025: Frostbyte EditionHack the Valley 2025 is the premier high school hackathon and tech camp in the Mahoning Valley, bringing …

IN-PERSON Hack&Roll 2025

Jan. 17, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2025

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Hack&Roll is NUS Hackers' annual 24-hour hackathon, and the largest student-run hackathon in Singapore. In the spirit of hacking, we celebrate not just the most …

IN-PERSON EnergyHack@GT

Jan. 17, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

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About the challenge The Energy Club is a professional society dedicated to promoting energy education, innovation, and sustainability. Our aim is to advance discussion about …

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beginner · iot · machine learning · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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