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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ONLINE Global Hack Week: Open Source

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 10, 2024

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Please note, not all challenges are submitted on Devpost. If you don't see the challenge you're submitting for here, check GHW Form and the website …

ONLINE HackBeyond

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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About the challenge

Welcome to HackBeyond, a dynamic and inclusive hackathon designed specifically for high school students passionate about technology and innovation. Whether you're …

IN-PERSON Morgan State University HackAI 2024

Oct. 3, 2024 - Oct. 26, 2024

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Key Features to Develop

Participants should focus on creating an app that:

  • Accurately transcribes recorded lectures
  • Converts transcriptions into searchable content
  • Organizes information by topics …

ONLINE GNEC Hackathon 2024 Fall - Compete For UN - Affiliated/NGO Internships & Prizes

Oct. 3, 2024 - Nov. 17, 2024

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FINAL RESULTS:

1st Place: Recyclopia by Lingaraj Patil,
Shubham G,
Tejaswini Gaikwad

2nd Place: MelaninMed by Aaru Amma

3rd Place: CityFix by Sumeet Mourya,
Yaseen …

IN-PERSON Syracuse Open Data Day (2024)

Oct. 2, 2024 - Nov. 2, 2024

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About the challenge

Come join the City of Syracuse for our 2nd Open Data Day! You can learn about what information the City of Syracuse …

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beginner · databases · social · Syracuse, New York, United States
IN-PERSON SFHacks Code Jams 2024

Oct. 1, 2024 - Nov. 1, 2024

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Welcome to SFHacks Code Jams 2024! This hackathon is for SF State students only. This is where you can build and demonstrate your technical skills …

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beginner · San Francisco, California, United States
ONLINE Build with AI - Google Developer Groups GGITS

Oct. 1, 2024 - Nov. 8, 2024

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About the challenge

Build With AI

Build with AI" is an innovative hackathon designed to inspire and challenge developers, designers, and creators to leverage artificial intelligence and machine …

ONLINE Google Photorealistic 3D Maps Challenge

Oct. 1, 2024 - Nov. 20, 2024

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CREATE IMMERSIVE 3D MAPS EXPERIENCES!

At Google I/O 2024, Google Maps Platform team launched the experimental release of Photorealistic 3D Maps in the Maps JavaScript …

ONLINE Google Chrome Built-in AI Challenge

Oct. 1, 2024 - Dec. 4, 2024

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Dive into the world of cutting-edge AI with the Google Chrome Built-in AI Challenge! This hackathon invites developers to explore new ground by creating web …

ONLINE Nature Hacks

Oct. 1, 2024 - Nov. 25, 2024

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ABOUT THE CHALLENGE

NatureHacks, dedicated to empowering students, challenges participants to leverage technology to address real-world problems. Because of this, everyone who participates is a …

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