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 Halloween Dev Challenge

Oct. 1, 2024 - Oct. 30, 2024

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About the challenge

Design and build a software application that is Halloween-related and present your project during our ACM San Antonio meeting on 10/30/2024 starting …

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beginner · San Antonio, Texas, United States
ONLINE Game for Free

Sept. 30, 2024

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Download the best Mod APKs for Android games and apps at ModHello. Discover safe and reliable mods to enhance your mobile gaming experience!

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ar/vr · beginner · social · Online
IN-PERSON E-Med Hacks

Sept. 28, 2024

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About the challenge

Join us at E-Med Hacks on September 28th at SFBU's campus in Fremont! From 9 AM to 10 PM, create innovative coding …

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beginner · health · machine learning · In-person
IN-PERSON sunhacks

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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sunhacks is a yearly Fall hackathon (ideathon, coding marathon, prototyping marathon, etc) designed to support students in their innovative journeys. sunhacks is for students of …

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beginner · Tempe, Arizona, United States
ONLINE yvrHacks 2024

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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yvrHacks 2024 took place on Sunday, September 29th at the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology

Message from Kevin:

Over the last few years, …

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beginner · education · social · Online
ONLINE Carolina Data Challenge 2024

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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beginner · machine learning · Online
ONLINE Fall Hacks 2024

Sept. 28, 2024

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https://www.canva.com/design/DAGNCNe3C3g/bTj3xHj3vpPtfVSqN1fqlQ/view?utm_content=DAGNCNe3C3g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

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beginner · education · Online
IN-PERSON HackGT 11: Circus of Inventions

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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THIS IS AN IN PERSON EVENT

What is HackGT?

HackGT is HexLabs' free, 36-hour, annual hackathon where students from across the world come together for …

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beginner · social · In-person
IN-PERSON MHacks 2024

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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In the spirit of innovation and with a nod to the past, we proudly present MHacks 24, a coding marathon set to redefine the boundaries …

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beginner · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
IN-PERSON Black CS Summit 2024 Hackathon

Sept. 28, 2024

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Black CS Summit 2024 Hackathon: Tech for Thriving Cities

Theme: "Tech for Thriving Cities: Innovating for a Better Chicago"  

At the Black CS Summit 2024 …

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beginner · Chicago, Illinois, United States

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