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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IN-PERSON HacKnight

June 1, 2024 - June 2, 2024

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HacKnight has two parts: The learnathon and the hackathon During the Learnathon, you can come to workshops hosted by BB&N students, learn new skills, and …

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beginner · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
ONLINE HackPoly.Tech INIT

June 1, 2024

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Join us for Baltimore's premiere high school hackathon! What is HackPoly.Tech INIT? HackPoly.Tech INIT is a beginner-friendly hackathon designed exclusively for young minds. Whether you're …

ONLINE LifeHack 2024

May 30, 2024 - June 1, 2024

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About the challenge LifeHack is the annual flagship hackathon organised by NUS Student’s Computing Club. LifeHack 2024 fosters creative solutions to enhance community interconnectivity. The …

ONLINE Hack the Bronx 3

May 28, 2024 - June 3, 2024

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*** Starts at 5pm EST 5/28Hack the Bronx is an online hackathon centered around the Bronx community whose mission is to spread the passion of …

IN-PERSON VenusHacks 2024

May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024

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Planned in collaboration with WICS and Hack at UCI, VenusHacks is UCI's largest women-centric hackathon and will take place both in-person and online! Our mission …

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beginner · social · Irvine, California, United States
ONLINE HawkHacks 2024

May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024

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HawkHacks is an international virtual hackathon for middle and high school students on Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday, May 26th. Make teams of up to …

IN-PERSON HSN Hacks

May 25, 2024

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About the challenge The HSN Hackathon is hosted and organized by the Girls Who Code Club and HSN CS Club located at West Windsor-Plainsboro High …

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beginner · social · web · United States
ONLINE Use milpitas-hacks.devpost.com/

May 25, 2024

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About the challenge Get started TBD

IN-PERSON Phoenix Hacks

May 25, 2024

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About the challenge Phoenix Hacks is a 12-hour hackathon taking place on May 25 open to all middle and high schoolers! The event is completely …

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beginner · machine learning · Cupertino, California, United States
ONLINE VikeLabs Hackathon 2024

May 25, 2024

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About the challenge As a club we are focused on giving students development experience, and building platforms that benefit the community. Continuing with our club …

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