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 MHacks 2024

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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In the spirit of innovation and with a nod to the past, we proudly present MHacks 24, a coding marathon set to redefine the boundaries …

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beginner · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
IN-PERSON Black CS Summit 2024 Hackathon

Sept. 28, 2024

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Black CS Summit 2024 Hackathon: Tech for Thriving Cities Theme: "Tech for Thriving Cities: Innovating for a Better Chicago" At the Black CS Summit 2024 …

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beginner · Chicago, Illinois, United States
IN-PERSON SteelHacks XI

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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About the challenge SteelHacks is a weekend-long event where students from around the nation work together to build innovative technology products. For over a decade, …

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beginner · machine learning · social · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
IN-PERSON HowdyHack 2024

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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HowdyHack is Texas A&M's 24-hour, beginner-friendly, Aggie-only hackathon taking place both in-person and virtually. Hackers at HowdyHack will brainstorm, build, and break their product before …

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beginner · College Station, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON hackUMBC Fall 2024

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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Jump into the future with hackUMBC 2024 from September 28th - 29th (in-person) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County! hackUMBC is a weekend for …

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beginner · games · Baltimore, Maryland, United States
IN-PERSON GirlHacks 2024

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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GirlHacks 2024 is a 24-hour MLH sanctioned hackathon focused on empowering women and non-binary students in STEM, while welcoming all college and high school participants …

IN-PERSON VandyHacks XI

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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As one of the largest hackathons in the south, this in-person event includes both student and company-led workshops, a career fair, games, events, full two-day …

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beginner · web · Nashville, Tennessee, United States
ONLINE Code for Impact

Sept. 28, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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About the challenge Code for Impact takes place online across 2 days. You’ll start by learning about how to create a potentially impactful idea, through …

IN-PERSON PDX MetroHacks 2024

Sept. 28, 2024

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About the challenge PDX MetroHacks 2024 is an in-person hackathon open to youth coders at any level of coding! Our mission is to provide opportunities …

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beginner · machine learning · Vancouver, Washington, United States
ONLINE ShellHacks 2024

Sept. 27, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024

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Ready to kickstart your career in tech? Join us for ShellHacks, Florida's Largest Hackathon! 1,500+ students from around the world will come together to learn …

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