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 AWS X INRIX AI Hackathon

Nov. 16, 2024 - Nov. 17, 2024

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Get started 1. Signup on our website by filling out the form 2. Join the Devpost 3. Join the Slack

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beginner · machine learning · Santa Clara, California, United States
IN-PERSON HackUTD 2024: Ripple Effect

Nov. 16, 2024 - Nov. 17, 2024

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Welcome to HackUTD: Ripple Effect, the 2nd largest 24-hour university hackathon in the US! This is a weekend-long event where you have 24 hours to …

ONLINE Nova Hacks II - (Featured Article, $19K Non-Cash Pool, Internship)

Nov. 16, 2024 - Dec. 15, 2024

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About the challenge Nova Hacks offers - $24k in sponsored prizes & awards (subscriptions, certificates, coupons, etc.) Nova Hacks 2 2024 is a hackathon/incubator centered …

ONLINE Bugfix Hacks 2024

Nov. 16, 2024 - Dec. 1, 2024

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About the challenge Bugfix & Chill is a hackathon designed for Maryland high schoolers and middle schoolers. Participants are welcome to submit anything code related …

ONLINE Mill City Hacks

Nov. 16, 2024 - Dec. 21, 2024

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Track - Social Impact Use technology to address real-world problems and make a positive impact on society. About the challenge At Mill City Hacks, participants …

IN-PERSON Swan Hacks 2024

Nov. 16, 2024 - Nov. 17, 2024

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Join us for our annual hackathon on November 16-17, 2024 in Coover Hall! SwanHacks brings together students passionate about innovation, learning, and social impact to …

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beginner · social · Ames, Iowa, United States
ONLINE Daedalus: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Nov. 15, 2024 - Dec. 2, 2024

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About the challenge The Daedalus Honors Program is presenting our annual Hackathon. This year’s theme is The Nightmare Before Christmas! We are welcoming all skill …

IN-PERSON LC Hack 1.0

Nov. 15, 2024 - Nov. 16, 2024

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You will get a problem statement, that you have to search about, analyse, create solutions, and present your ideas.

ONLINE Eclipse Hacks

Nov. 15, 2024 - Nov. 17, 2024

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Eclipse Hacks Official Website Outshine the ordinary at Eclipse Hacks by driving tech solutions for a sustainable future! Eclipse Hacks challenges you to use your …

IN-PERSON DandyHacks '24

Nov. 15, 2024 - Nov. 17, 2024

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Join us for the 12th Annual DandyHacks, affiliated with the Computer Science Undergraduate Council (CSUG) at the University of Rochester! At DandyHacks, we are fully …

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