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 JSC Hack 2024

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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At JSC Hack, teams spend the weekend working on innovative software and hardware solutions to real-world problems in a community full of mentorship. We'll provide …

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beginner · low/no-code · Falkland Islands
IN-PERSON Ideahack!

Oct. 4, 2024

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Every year since 2018, Business Meets Tech hosts an annual hackathon with the mission to connect tech and business students with each other as well …

IN-PERSON &hacks 10

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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Join us for &Hacks, William & Mary's annual hackathon, happening from October 4th to 6th! This year's event will focus on building tech skills to …

ONLINE Knight Hacks VII

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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About the challenge Get excited scallywags! Embark on a pirate adventure with the Knight Hacks crew for this year's annual Hackathon. Set sail alongside 700+ …

IN-PERSON BigRed//Hacks 2024

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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BigRed//Hacks is the oldest student-run, large-scale hackathon at Cornell University. Across three days, Cornell and non-Cornell students alike gather to build the coolest and most …

IN-PERSON Hack the Valley 9

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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Get ready for an exhilarating hacking experience as Hack the Valley from UTSC returns from October 4th to October 6th, 2024. This year, we're bringing …

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beginner · machine learning · security · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
IN-PERSON Open Source Solutions for YBS Farming

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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About the challenge Based on the literature, Agriculture 4.0 is critical to address a number of challenges (e.g., Sustainability, Lower cost of inputs, Feeding a …

ONLINE Global Hack Week: Open Source

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 10, 2024

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Please note, not all challenges are submitted on Devpost. If you don't see the challenge you're submitting for here, check GHW Form and the website. …

ONLINE HackBeyond

Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024

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About the challenge Welcome to HackBeyond, a dynamic and inclusive hackathon designed specifically for high school students passionate about technology and innovation. Whether you're a …

IN-PERSON Morgan State University HackAI 2024

Oct. 3, 2024 - Oct. 26, 2024

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Key Features to Develop Participants should focus on creating an app that: Accurately transcribes recorded lectures Converts transcriptions into searchable content Organizes information by topics …

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