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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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 …

IN-PERSON Get Funded @Prompt Driven Development with Toolhouse and 500 Global Hackathon

Jan. 31, 2026

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🚀 About the Hackathon Join us on Saturday, January 31st for the Prompt Driven Development (PDD) Hackathon, hosted by PromptDriven.ai and Toolhouse at the 500 …

ONLINE Apertre 3.0

Jan. 31, 2026 - March 1, 2026

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Apertre is Resourcio Community’s flagship 30-day open-source contribution program where learners, developers, and creators work together on real-world projects, guided by experienced mentors and project …

ONLINE 305 Hack Feb'26 SubmissionPortal | [email protected]

Jan. 30, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2026

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Session A (Online · 360 hrs) and Session B (In-Person · 13 hrs) The 305 Hackathon is a hybrid global competition featuring two tracks: Tech …

IN-PERSON HackSmart

Jan. 30, 2026 - Feb. 1, 2026

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An Opportunity to Remagine Mobility At Battery Smart, we’re shaping the future of clean mobility and now, we’re opening the doors for innovators to build …

ONLINE AI Vibe Coding Hackathon

Jan. 29, 2026 - Feb. 1, 2026

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ONLINE Frisco x WAForge Hackathon 2026

Jan. 27, 2026 - Jan. 29, 2026

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About the challenge Frisco Hacks is a beginner-friendly hackathon focused on game development. This hackathon is open to students aged 13 and above. Whether you …

ONLINE NeuroVista

Jan. 26, 2026 - March 10, 2026

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This hackathon is designed to empower beginners and experienced builders alike to transform ideas into impactful solutions. Participants are encouraged to explore Machine Learning, Web …

IN-PERSON RoseHack 2026

Jan. 25, 2026

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RoseHack is UC Riverside’s minority focused, 24-hour hackathon, and one of the few women-centric hackathons in California. RoseHack is hosted yearly by Women in Computing …

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