Hackathons for Beginners 2026

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 CalgaryHacks 2026

Feb. 14, 2026 - Feb. 15, 2026

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CalgaryHacks 2026 is a 24 hour sprint-style, in-person competitive programming contest designed to promote creativity, collaboration, and innovative thinking. In the spirit of a sprint-style …

ONLINE Norcal Hacks 26: Largest High School Hackathon in Northern California

Feb. 12, 2026 - Feb. 15, 2026

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Important info in regards to team formation: Once you sign up on Devpost, indicate whether you have a team or not. When a team member …

ONLINE Raven Hacks VTL

Feb. 10, 2026 - Feb. 18, 2026

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Notice: All participants are required to join the official Discord server for updates, prize eligibility, workshops, and support: https://discord.gg/PRndM3ha66 About Raven Hacks VTL is a …

IN-PERSON NTU Beyond Binary Techathon 2026

Feb. 9, 2026 - Feb. 13, 2026

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Beyond Binary is NTU Women in Tech’s flagship inclusive techathon, bringing together students from local universities to ideate, build, and innovate through both an Ideathon …

IN-PERSON DevFest 2026

Feb. 7, 2026 - Feb. 8, 2026

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Fill out the Registration Form! (REQUIRED for ALL PARTICIPANTS, you need our confirmation to attend!) This week-long celebration of all things tech features workshops, speaker …

IN-PERSON Mercile J. Lee Hackathon

Feb. 7, 2026 - Feb. 8, 2026

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🎓 Welcome to the Mercile J. Lee Scholars Hackathon ✨ This Spring 2026, the Mercile J. Lee Scholars program is hosting our third annual hackathon. …

IN-PERSON Hack the Coast

Feb. 7, 2026 - Feb. 8, 2026

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Welcome to Hack the Coast! February 7-8, 2026 Hosted IN-PERSON at the University of British Columbia, Hack the Coast is a student-led hackathon that brings …

ONLINE Hack for Humanity | 2026

Feb. 1, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2026

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About the challenge Hack for Humanity is a hackathon that brings technologists together in a 1-month event to come up with unique and creative solutions …

ONLINE Builders Week

Feb. 1, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2026

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Builders Week is a week-long online hackathon where people from any background come together to create real-world projects. Participants are free to use the tools …

ONLINE Arctic League of Code

Feb. 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026

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Arctic League of Code is a virtual, three-month hackathon designed to empower developers, coders, and tech enthusiasts to build meaningful software solutions during the winter …

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