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 RMIT Hackathon by SWITCH x CSIT

Sept. 20, 2024 - Sept. 21, 2024

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About the challenge This Hackathon is available for all RMIT students to work in a team and build a prototype that fits within a theme: …

ONLINE CrazyHack2k24

Sept. 20, 2024 - Sept. 21, 2024

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The Crazyy Coders 2k24 hackathon, organized by Coders Club, is a 2-day event that provides an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their technical skills …

ONLINE Green Hackathon

Sept. 16, 2024 - Sept. 20, 2024

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ABOUT THE CHALLENGE: Come up with an Idea or a Solution to a Problem statement related to campus sustainability. This includes all the Smart waste …

ONLINE Nova Hacks I - (Internship, Project Article, $24K Non-Cash Prize)

Sept. 16, 2024 - Oct. 18, 2024

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About the challenge Nova Hacks offers - $24k in sponsored prizes & awards (subscriptions, certificates, coupons, etc.) Nova Hacks I 2024 is a hackathon/incubator centered …

ONLINE HackCMU 2024

Sept. 14, 2024

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About the challenge HackCMU is Carnegie Mellon's biggest fall semester hackathon bringing together hundreds of undergrad students from across campus come together to make something …

ONLINE WorthyHacks

Sept. 14, 2024 - Sept. 22, 2024

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WorthyHacks is a virtual hackathon hosted by the members of the non-profit WorthyWorks. Students from the ages of 13-18 in middle school or high school …

ONLINE CAMYL Virtual Hackathon

Sept. 13, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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About the challenge Welcome to our Hackathon! This event is designed to be inclusive, engaging, and accessible to participants of all skill levels, including young …

IN-PERSON DeepFake Mini-Hackathon

Sept. 13, 2024 - Sept. 14, 2024

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Every information related to the hackathon can be found here.

IN-PERSON VTHacks 12

Sept. 13, 2024 - Sept. 15, 2024

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Join us for Virginia Tech's 12th annual hackathon! Live updates and information about the event on the day-of can be found on our website or …

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beginner · social · Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
IN-PERSON Hack the North 2024

Sept. 13, 2024 - Sept. 15, 2024

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Join 1000+ students from all around the globe at the University of Waterloo to build something incredible in just 36 hours. At Hack the North, …

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beginner · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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