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 Google's Women Techmakers presents She Builds AI

Oct. 9, 2024 - Nov. 13, 2024

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Harness the power of AI to build a more equitable future! Google's Women Techmakers She Builds AI global hackathon challenges you to use your skills …

ONLINE InnovateNow

Oct. 8, 2024

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About the challenge InnovateNow! is a 2-Day coding challenge where students team-up to solve real world problems through tech and innovation! Registrants will explore cutting-edge …

ONLINE CuseHacks 2024

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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About the challenge Syracuse University's 24-hour in-person hackathon starting on Saturday, October 5th and ending on Sunday, October 6th is open to all Syracuse University …

IN-PERSON Welcome Back Mini Hack

Oct. 5, 2024

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About the challenge The Welcome Back Mini Hack is tailored specifically for underclassmen and transfer students so that students can begin to understand the world …

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beginner · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
ONLINE StormHacks 2024: Surge x Enactus x MSESS

Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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About the challenge A hackathon is an event where teams collaborate on a project, or "hack", given a certain time limit. At StormHacks, teams of …

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

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