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 Tech to Treasure Hackathon

March 28, 2026

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Get ready to innovate at the Tech to Treasure Environmental Hackathon! Join 100+ Bay Area students for a full day of building sustainability-focused technology solutions …

IN-PERSON IdeaForge @ SCSU

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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IdeaForge is St. Cloud State University's in-person hackathon, and this time we are inviting students from other universities and community colleges to join us. Students …

IN-PERSON ConHacks 2026

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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Welcome to ConHacks 2026, the premier hackathon hosted by the Conestoga Computing Society (CCS). For 36 hours, we are turning the Waterloo Campus into a …

IN-PERSON Agents and Robotics 2026

March 27, 2026 - April 17, 2026

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AR26 is the Agents & Robotics HackXelerator™ 2026 — a 20-day innovation event running March 27 - April 17, 2026. Builders create working AI systems …

IN-PERSON USC | Build with Trae and MiniMax

March 27, 2026 - March 28, 2026

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24 hours. One challenge. Build an AI agent that makes life easier.Please also sign up here: https://luma.com/k5dc1l0d Build with TRAE is a community event hosted …

IN-PERSON Richmond Civic Hackathon

March 27, 2026 - March 28, 2026

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The Richmond Civic Hackathon brings together technologists, designers, artists, students, and community leaders to build solutions for real challenges facing the City of Richmond. This …

IN-PERSON Sac City Arduino Day Challenge

March 27, 2026

Date TBD

About the challenge A day dedicated to learning about the Arduino resources on Sacramento City College campus, and exposure to the Arduino development network. During …

ONLINE sporty games

March 27, 2026 - March 30, 2026

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About the challenge Code Cubed is hosting an online hackathon from March 13th to 15th, open to all 9th-12th graders. Your challenge for this hackathon …

IN-PERSON NeuroHack Spring 2026

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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NEUROHACK 2026 | MARCH 27TH-29TH, 2026HOSTED BY NEUROTECHX@UIUC NeuroHack is a 24-hour hybrid hackathon centered on cognitive wellness, neurodiversity, and technology for mental health. We …

IN-PERSON NeuroHack: Spring 2026

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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NeuroHack 2026 | MARCH 27th-29th, 2026Hosted by NeuroTechX@UIUC Hackathon Site has been Moved, Please Navigate to This Link to Register: https://neurohack-spring-2026.devpost.com/ NeuroHack is a 24-hour …

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