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 DevelopEd 3.0

Nov. 8, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024

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Dev Edmonton Society Fostering a stronger software development community in Edmonton. We are made up of people who believe that an impactful, diverse, and collaborative …

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beginner · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
ONLINE UB Hacking Fall 2024

Nov. 7, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024

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UB Hacking is a 2-day hackathon at the University at Buffalo on November 9th and 10th. We welcome participants of all experience levels and backgrounds …

ONLINE Sparksphere Hackathon 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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Time Activity 10:00 AM Registration 10:30 AM Welcome 10:45 AM Hackathon Begins 1-1:45 PM Lunch Break 6:00 PM Presentations/Judging 7:00 PM Awards

ONLINE WQCC x IBM Qiskit Fall Fest Hackathon 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 11, 2024

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About the challenge The Wisconsin Quantum Computing Club has partnered with IBM to bring you Madison's first Qiskit Fall Fest Hackathon! This is a two …

IN-PERSON CUES Hackathon 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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Event Details Participants should design a Python project based on a secret theme (which will be revealed on the day of the hackathon) and present …

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beginner · design · Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON HACK Austin

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 9, 2024

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Faith + Tech Work: Join Austin Hack 2024 for Impactful Innovation! Austin #HACK Participants will have the opportunity to: Learn about challenges that churches, ministries, …

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beginner · social · Austin, Minnesota, United States
IN-PERSON DurHack 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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Join 600 hackers at DurHack 2024 create, innovate, and push technology to new limits! With expert mentors, a hardware lab, and great APIs, you'll have …

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beginner · Durham, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON HackTX 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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HackTX is an annual hackathon at the University of Texas at Austin. A hackathon is simply a space for students of any major to come …

IN-PERSON ZotHacks 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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ZotHacks 2024 is Hack at UCI’s mini-hackathon geared towards beginners taking place on November 1st-3rd at the UCI ANTrepreneur Center! At this event, hackers will …

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beginner · Irvine, California, United States
ONLINE Bath Game Jam 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 12, 2024

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BCSS' brand new competition is launching in 2024. We've joined forces with 4 societies to bring you a week-long game jam. Get together in groups …

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