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 HackSMU VI

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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Why HackSMU? Join us on October 5-6, 2024, at Southern Methodist University for HackSMU VI, a 24-hour hackathon where innovation and creativity converge. Open to …

IN-PERSON Rowdy Datathon 2024

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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About the Rowdy DatathonThe Rowdy Datathon is a free, weekend-long, overnight hackathon focused on data science where students can network, learn about data science, code, …

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beginner · education · machine learning · San Antonio, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON OwlHacks - Fall 2024

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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About the challenge OwlHacks, Temple University's premier student-led hackathon, is back for its sixth year! Making its debut in 2019, OwlHacks has seen incredible projects, …

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beginner · education · social · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
ONLINE Learn It: Fall Hacks

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 27, 2024

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This is a competitive hackathon hosted by Learn It that aims to harness the power of technology to fuel STEM innovation. Our mission is to …

IN-PERSON MRUHacks 2024

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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From October 5th - 6th, MRUHacks will bring together students in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre for a 24-hour in-person hackathon experience. Participants will …

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beginner · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
IN-PERSON YHack Fall 2024

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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YHack is Yale's premier hackathon. This year marks our 11th annual Yale Hackathon! Taking place between October 5-6, 2024, we invite all students passionate about …

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beginner · design · social · New Haven, Connecticut, United States
ONLINE American Allegiance of Education

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 13, 2024

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About the challenge We're hosting a week-long virtual hackathon to inspire creativity and introduce the fun of competition. The hackathon can be completed by anybody …

IN-PERSON Ponderosa Hacks

Oct. 5, 2024

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Whether you are into Computer Science, Engineering, Art, Medicine, or anything else, this hackathon is for you! With hours to brainstorm, create, and model, you …

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beginner · low/no-code · social · Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
IN-PERSON NASA Space Apps Challenge Mountain View

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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We do not accept any submissions on Devpost. Participants must be registered on the Official NASA Space Apps challenge website and All the submissions must …

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beginner · machine learning · web · Mountain View, California, United States
ONLINE SASEhack Fall 2024

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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TBD! The SASEhack team is working on finalizing details! Check back at a later date for updates!

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