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 vsHacks 2024

Aug. 22, 2024 - Aug. 25, 2024

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ABOUT THE CHALLENGE

vsHacks is a beginner friendly hackathon open to all high school students in the Greater Vancouver area. It's an excellent opportunity for …

ONLINE CTP Hacks 2024

Aug. 21, 2024 - Aug. 24, 2024

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On Wednesday, August 21 through Friday, August 23, fellows will collaborate in teams of 3 to 4 people to create projects related to our theme: …

IN-PERSON XR RACE @Santa Clara University

Aug. 19, 2024 - Aug. 22, 2024

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Welcome to the NdotLight x SCU Hackathon!

Over the next 48 hours, join us in pushing the boundaries of mixed reality applications using Meta Quest …

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ar/vr · beginner · Santa Clara, California, United States
IN-PERSON Cascade Hacks

Aug. 19, 2024 - Aug. 20, 2024

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About Cascade Hacks

Cascade Hacks is an in-person hackathon for all Calgary high school and middle school students, taking place on August 19th and 20th …

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beginner · social · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
IN-PERSON Technospire

Aug. 18, 2024

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About the challenge

Technospire is hosting its third official hackathon at the Hindu Center of Charlotte. All middle school and high school students are welcome. …

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beginner · design · education · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
ONLINE PeddieHacks 2024

Aug. 16, 2024 - Aug. 18, 2024

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PeddieHacks is a 48 hour online hackathon hosted by the Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey. It is open to all high school and college …

ONLINE Ignition Hacks 2024

Aug. 16, 2024 - Aug. 18, 2024

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About the Event

Ignition Hacks is back once again for our 5th annual 36-hour hackathon, during August 16-18! Participants this year will be able to …

ONLINE Fremont Hacks #4

Aug. 15, 2024 - Aug. 16, 2024

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About the challenge

Fremont Hacks is an open hackathon for students ages 13-16 who want to learn, compete and challenge themselves in computer science. Whether …

ONLINE HackVortex Codestorm 4

Aug. 14, 2024 - Aug. 21, 2024

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About the challenge

Welcome to HackVortex's Codestorm 4! This time, we're focusing on education. Your mission is to create an educational tool that can …

IN-PERSON Nepalingo 2024

Aug. 11, 2024

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Problem Statement

Due to the trend towards globalization, many of Nepal’s indigenous languages have been identified as at risk of being lost.

We aim to …

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beginner · social · web · Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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