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 HackAugie

April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026

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HackAugie is Augustana College’s first-ever 24-hour hackathon, bringing together 100–150 students from across the Midwest to build bold, creative, and impactful tech projects. From April …

IN-PERSON ClarkHacks 2026

April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026

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About the challenge Welcome to ClarkHacks 2026, where innovation evolves from passion. In this prehistoric-themed challenge, you’ll take something you love and turn it into …

IN-PERSON Victor Hacks

April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026

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About the challenge : Victor Hacks 2026 Victor Hacks 2026 is an AI-focused hackathon where participants build innovative solutions using artificial intelligence to solve real-world …

ONLINE PantherHack 2026

April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026

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Welcome to PantherHack, Princeton Day School's sixth annual hackathon. PantherHack will be virtual, taking place from April 17 to April 19, and all U.S. high …

ONLINE HackAmerica

April 11, 2026 - April 18, 2026

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About the challenge Next spring, HackAmerica is encouraging high school students nationwide to participate in one of the largest student-led hackathons in the United States. …

IN-PERSON HackDKU 2026

April 11, 2026 - April 17, 2026

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About HackDKU HackDKU is the DKU Computer Science Club’s annual interdisciplinary hackathon. Commemorating everything we learned as a community throughout the academic year, HackDKU challenges …

IN-PERSON WayneHacks 4

April 11, 2026 - April 12, 2026

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What is WayneHacks? WayneHacks is a 24-hour in-person hackathon. This event is open to all majors and skill levels, so whether you're a seasoned developer …

IN-PERSON Hack Cupertino 2026

April 11, 2026 - April 12, 2026

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The Cupertino's Youth Activity Board together with the Cupertino Recreation Department is hosting <hack> Cupertino, a 13-hour overnight hackathon designed to solve a (secret) problem …

IN-PERSON Big Red Hacks 2026

April 11, 2026

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About the challenge This hackathon challenges participants to leverage AI technology to enrich and equitize K-12 student education by creating innovative tools or plans that …

IN-PERSON Code-A-Site

April 10, 2026 - April 11, 2026

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We're looking for undergraduate and graduate developers, designers, and innovators. It'll be in-person and fun. We'll have workshops, free food, and prizes. The address of …

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