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 AfroPix 2025

Feb. 22, 2025

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About the challenge The Afropix 2025 Hackathon is focused on creating compelling visualizations and software that highlight African American achievements across various fields. Participants will …

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beginner · low/no-code · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
IN-PERSON BioHacks

Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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Join us for a 2-day hackathon that dives deep into the fascinating world of bioinformatics! BioHacks offers an immersive platform for students to unleash their …

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beginner · machine learning · social · Santa Cruz, California, United States
IN-PERSON Battery Fire Safety

Feb. 22, 2025

Date TBD

Fires caused by e-bike batteries are a challenge that needs bold thinkers and creative solutions. With lithium ion batteries revolutionizing urban transportation, fire safety issues …

IN-PERSON MadData25

Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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MadData is UW-Madison based hackathon organized by the dotData Data Science Club. Harness the power of data to solve real-world problems and challenges. Link to …

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beginner · social · Madison, Wisconsin, United States
ONLINE The Climate Change-Makers Challenge: 2025

Feb. 21, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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No coding experience needed! Solutions don't have to be app or website-based! Beginner friendly! SCHEDULING NOTES: Our opening ceremony is on Friday, February 21st @ …

IN-PERSON START Hack 2025

Feb. 19, 2025 - March 21, 2025

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START Hack is the biggest entrepreneurial hackathon in Europe. It takes place each year in the city of St. Gallen and gathers 600 talented and …

IN-PERSON temphackkkk

Feb. 19, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2025

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ONLINE EnviroTech

Feb. 17, 2025 - March 8, 2025

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About the challenge Welcome to EnviroTech! Use programming to make a project that helps improve the environment. Get started Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/RN3vCeCcny to …

ONLINE AccessHack

Feb. 16, 2025 - Feb. 17, 2025

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This is the project submission platform for EmP Hackfest Spring 2025. Participants should have already signed up through our Google Form: Click here to register! …

IN-PERSON CalgaryHacks 2025

Feb. 15, 2025 - Feb. 16, 2025

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CalgaryHacks 2025 is a 24 hour sprint-style, in-person competitive programming contest designed to promote creativity, collaboration, and innovative thinking. In the spirit of a sprint-style …

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beginner · games · web · Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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