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 Google Cloud Vertex AI Agent Builder Hackathon

April 15, 2024 - June 3, 2024

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Get ready to ignite your creativity and join us for an exhilarating hackathon experience! Welcome to the Google Cloud Vertex AI Agent Builder Hackathon, where …

ONLINE SWEHacks '24

April 13, 2024

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What is SWEHacks?

SWEHacks is an entry-level Hackathon for those of all skill levels that inspires attendees to explore the world of technology and all …

IN-PERSON 6th Annual HackMHS

April 13, 2024 - April 14, 2024

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About the challenge

Welcome to our 5th annual hackathon! The annual MHS hackathon is very well-known as a fun, competitive event! If you've never competed …

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beginner · design · social · Arlington, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON BNFOthon 2024

April 13, 2024 - April 14, 2024

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Hello Rams! Do you have an interest in biology, computer science, or statistics? Do you want an immersive experience networking with other students and designing …

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beginner · education · health · Richmond, Indiana, United States
ONLINE Tech Tank

April 13, 2024

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ONLINE KleinHacks 2024

April 13, 2024 - April 14, 2024

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KleinHacks is a hackathon to inspire the next generation of innovators! High school students, business partners, and community members collaborate on projects with applications in …

ONLINE ObieHacks

April 13, 2024 - April 14, 2024

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About the challenge

ObieHacks is a 16-hour long Hackathon organized by ObieSource on April 13, 2024. Hosted in the Language Lab (third-floor Peters hall), …

IN-PERSON OAKHacks

April 13, 2024

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About the challenge:

Welcome to OAKHacks 2024! Join us for an exhilarating hackathon experience, designed to inspire creativity, promote teamwork, and tackle real-world challenges head-on. …

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beginner · web · Oakland, California, United States
IN-PERSON AstroHacks

April 13, 2024

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You are on an interstellar adventure as you journey through the cosmos, heading towards the planet Latta-11, a celestial realm inhabited by extraterrestrial beings!

 

With …

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beginner · machine learning · Irvine, California, United States
IN-PERSON Hack Cupertino 2024

April 13, 2024 - April 14, 2024

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The Cupertino's Youth Activity Board together with the Cupertino Recreation Department is hosting <hack> Cupertino, a 13-hour overnight hackathon designed to solve a (secret) problem …

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beginner · mobile · social · Cupertino, California, United States

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