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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IN-PERSON Hard Hack 2026

Jan. 24, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

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Description Hard Hack is UCSD’s premier hardware-focused hackathon, bringing together engineers, developers, and innovators to build tech for tomorrow. This year’s theme, "Home Improvement" challenges …

IN-PERSON Hoya Hacks 2026

Jan. 23, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

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Hackers, get ready to kick off the 2026 Hack Season in style! Hoya Hacks 2026 is thrilled to host you in-person at Georgetown University. Join …

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beginner · Washington, Utah, United States
IN-PERSON Robotech 2026

Jan. 23, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

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About the challenge: The Robotech Hackathon is the annual robotics hackathon run by the IEEE student chapter at Georgia Tech. Within the allotted 36 hours, …

IN-PERSON SwampHacks XI

Jan. 23, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

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About Swamphacks SwampHacks is the University of Florida’s flagship hackathon, bringing together 300+ students each year for 36 hours of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Recognized …

ONLINE Oink Game Jam 2026

Jan. 23, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2026

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About the Challenge OinkJam 2026 is a super cool, beginner-friendly game jam (a hackathon, but for games!) that takes place over the span of two …

IN-PERSON Hackrush - 16Hour Innovation Sprint

Jan. 23, 2026

Date TBD

Hackrush is a 16 -hour innovation sprint hosted by the Etcetera Club & IEDC at MGMCET Pampakuda, Ernakulam, Kerala. Students come together to build, brainstorm, …

IN-PERSON HackHive 2026

Jan. 23, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

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HackHive is taking over Ontario Tech University for a high-energy weekend of building, learning, and collaborating. With 250 hackers from across North America coming together …

ONLINE The Merge 2026 Hackathon

Jan. 21, 2026 - Feb. 16, 2026

Open

The Merge 2026 Hackathon is a public, student-led hackathon organized by First Tech Challenge team The Merge, designed to bring together students, beginners, and young …

ONLINE DevDash

Jan. 20, 2026 - Feb. 20, 2026

Open

DevDash 2026 is an intensive global innovation sprint designed to bridge the gap between abstract ideas and deployable technology. Whether you are a solo developer, …

IN-PERSON HackDay2026 - CEV

Jan. 20, 2026

Date TBD

HackDay2026 - CEV Code the Future with AI HackDay2026 is a mini-hackathon hosted by FOSS CEV in collaboration with MLH and Google Gemini. We are …

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