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 DataWrite Hack for Insight

Nov. 30, 2024

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About the challenge This hackathon is for high school students. All experience levels welcome! Delve into the intersection of Data Science and biomedicine. This is …

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beginner · machine learning · social · San Diego, California, United States
ONLINE HackSussex GameJam 2024

Nov. 30, 2024 - Dec. 1, 2024

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About HackSussex Game Jam 2024 This is an opportunity for students of all abilities to collaborate, learn new skills, and build something cool using technology. …

IN-PERSON FraserHacks

Nov. 29, 2024

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About the challenge: This education-focused hackathon empowers students to create innovative projects that address real challenges in their academic journey. Participants will develop practical solutions …

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audio · beginner · education · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
IN-PERSON Digital ID Hackathon - Western Africa

Nov. 28, 2024 - Feb. 1, 2025

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Unleashing the Power of Digital ID in Africa Through Use-cases Calling all university students aspiring to be innovators, developers, and policymakers in Western Africa! Are …

ONLINE brainrot jia.seed hackathon ($5,772) in prizes

Nov. 27, 2024 - Dec. 2, 2024

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FREE TOOLS are you intimidated by the number of competitors. and you can't come up with an idea? well, welcome to nosu.io - https://www.nosu.io/ $100 …

ONLINE Luna Vista ADC Q-Dev Hackathon 2024

Nov. 26, 2024 - Dec. 8, 2024

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About the challenge A a fully online hackathon from November 26, 2024 to December 8, 2024. Everyone aged 13+ is welcome to participate in our …

ONLINE GDG Oregon State Fall Hackathon

Nov. 26, 2024 - Dec. 2, 2024

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About the Challenge In today’s fast-paced world, the power of community and continuous learning is essential for innovation and growth. A Hackathon is a perfect …

ONLINE Imagine Software Fall 2024 Hackathon

Nov. 25, 2024 - Dec. 4, 2024

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About the event We're hosting a final showcase of the projects we had this semester. In addition, a few other projects being built at MSU …

ONLINE acmDesign annual personal portfolio competition

Nov. 25, 2024 - Dec. 11, 2024

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ONLINE Hack For Youth

Nov. 24, 2024

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Richmond's Biggest High School Hackathon Welcome to Richmond’s biggest hackathon! Hack4Youth is a beginner-friendly event designed specifically for high school students in British Columbia. This …

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