Hackathons for Beginners 2026

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 AURELION

Feb. 27, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2026

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AURELION 2026 is the flagship national-level 24-hour hackathon organized by IEEE Computer Society Karunya Chapter and KITS ACM Student Chapter. We bring together innovative minds …

IN-PERSON Hack The East

Feb. 27, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2026

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About the challenge HackTheEast is a 24-hour hackathon running from 9:00 AM Saturday, Feb 28 to 9:00 AM Sunday, March 1. Participants are invited to …

ONLINE The Galactic Archives

Feb. 27, 2026

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About the challenge Mission Briefing Greetings, Data Explorer. You have been granted top-level clearance to the newly declassified Galactic Archives. Your mission, assigned by Stellar …

IN-PERSON HackUNCP 2026

Feb. 22, 2026

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About the challenge HackUNCP 2026 is a premier AI hackathon bringing together students from universities and colleges nationwide for 24 hours of intense innovation at …

IN-PERSON BisonHacks 2026

Feb. 21, 2026 - Feb. 22, 2026

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The Howard University Center for Digital Business is proud to present the 11th Annual #BISONHACKS Hackathon beginning on Saturday, February 21, 2026. #BISONHACKS Hackathon is …

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beginner · machine learning · social · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
IN-PERSON MathHacks

Feb. 21, 2026

Date TBD

Coming Soon! https://mathhacks.ca

IN-PERSON Hacklytics 2026: Golden Byte

Feb. 20, 2026 - Feb. 22, 2026

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About Hacklytics 2026: Golden Byte Step into a world of pure imagination at Hacklytics 2026, where creativity, curiosity, and innovation come together in a factory …

IN-PERSON RebelHacks

Feb. 20, 2026 - Feb. 21, 2026

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UNLV's first-ever Hackathon! Join UNLV and hack with friends to win prizes

IN-PERSON DeerHacks V

Feb. 20, 2026 - Feb. 22, 2026

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About the challenge DeerHacks V celebrates five years of innovation, creativity, and collaboration! Join us for 36 hours of coding, designing, and problem-solving at UofT …

IN-PERSON 757 BLD WKND 2026

Feb. 20, 2026 - Feb. 22, 2026

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If you like to build and create, this event is for you. Picture a vibrant space where entrepreneurs, students, and professionals converge to build whatever …

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