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 Building For Everyone with AI

Nov. 8, 2024 - Nov. 18, 2024

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About the challenge

  • We are excited to present Building for Everyone with AI an innovative week-long event focused on accessibility.

  • Open only to …

IN-PERSON HackTrent 2024

Nov. 8, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024

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About the challenge

Dive into a 48-hour challenge designed to ignite creativity and technical prowess! Tackle real-world problems in categories like AI, Environmental Impact, Game …

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beginner · machine learning · web · Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
IN-PERSON Hack Knight

Nov. 8, 2024 - Nov. 9, 2024

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CUNY STUDENTS ONLY, CAPPED AT 120 PARTICIPANTS, ALL ADDITIONAL SIGNUPS WILL BE WAITLISTED

About the challenge

Hack Knight is a dynamic gathering of creative minds …

IN-PERSON DevelopEd 3.0

Nov. 8, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024

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Dev Edmonton Society

Fostering a stronger software development community in Edmonton. We are made up of people who believe that an impactful, diverse, and collaborative …

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beginner · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
ONLINE UB Hacking Fall 2024

Nov. 7, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024

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UB Hacking is a 2-day hackathon at the University at Buffalo on November 9th and 10th. We welcome participants of all experience levels and backgrounds …

ONLINE Sparksphere Hackathon 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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Time Activity
10:00 AM Registration
10:30 AM Welcome
10:45 AM Hackathon Begins
1-1:45 PM Lunch Break
6:00 PM Presentations/Judging
7:00 PM Awards

ONLINE WQCC x IBM Qiskit Fall Fest Hackathon 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 11, 2024

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About the challenge

The Wisconsin Quantum Computing Club has partnered with IBM to bring you Madison's first Qiskit Fall Fest Hackathon! This is a two …

IN-PERSON CUES Hackathon 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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  1. Event Details 

Participants should design a Python project based on a secret theme (which will be revealed on the day of the hackathon) and present …

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beginner · design · Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON HACK Austin

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 9, 2024

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Faith + Tech Work: Join Austin Hack 2024 for Impactful Innovation!

Austin #HACK

Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn about challenges that churches, ministries, …

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beginner · social · Austin, Minnesota, United States
IN-PERSON DurHack 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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Join 600 hackers at DurHack 2024 create, innovate, and push technology to new limits!

With expert mentors, a hardware lab, and great APIs, you'll have …

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beginner · Durham, England, United Kingdom

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