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 New Type Works Hacks

Aug. 28, 2024 - Sept. 5, 2024

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What is New Type Works? New Type Works is a non-profit organization that offers professional website development services for non-profit and community organizations. Our expert …

IN-PERSON Cipher Craft

Aug. 27, 2024

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ONLINE Hackpost Guide Hackathon

Aug. 25, 2024 - Sept. 7, 2024

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About the challenge Run by students, the Hackpost Guide Hackathon is a virtual event designed to bring together creative minds and technical talents to solve …

IN-PERSON GHacks 2024

Aug. 25, 2024

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About the challenge Google Developer Students' Club at the University of Alberta is back with another exciting event! This fall, we have organized a friendly …

ONLINE DevNest

Aug. 24, 2024 - Aug. 26, 2024

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About the challenge With your team and using your coding skills, design and create a project that relates to the theme. Theme The theme of …

IN-PERSON SYNCS HACK 2024

Aug. 23, 2024 - Aug. 24, 2024

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About the challenge This is the annual 24-hour hackathon hosted by SYNCS, the Sydney Computing Society at the University of Sydney. To be an elligible …

ONLINE vsHacks 2024

Aug. 22, 2024 - Aug. 25, 2024

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ABOUT THE CHALLENGE vsHacks is a beginner friendly hackathon open to all high school students in the Greater Vancouver area. It's an excellent opportunity for …

ONLINE CTP Hacks 2024

Aug. 21, 2024 - Aug. 24, 2024

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On Wednesday, August 21 through Friday, August 23, fellows will collaborate in teams of 3 to 4 people to create projects related to our theme: …

IN-PERSON XR RACE @Santa Clara University

Aug. 19, 2024 - Aug. 22, 2024

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Welcome to the NdotLight x SCU Hackathon! Over the next 48 hours, join us in pushing the boundaries of mixed reality applications using Meta Quest …

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ar/vr · beginner · Santa Clara, California, United States
IN-PERSON Cascade Hacks

Aug. 19, 2024 - Aug. 20, 2024

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About Cascade Hacks Cascade Hacks is an in-person hackathon for all Calgary high school and middle school students, taking place on August 19th and 20th …

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beginner · social · Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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