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 BrébeufHx 9.0

Jan. 17, 2026

Date TBD

About the challenge BrébeufHx est un hackathon de deux jours qui réunit des élèves du secondaire et du cégep de partout au Québec et au …

IN-PERSON Film + AI Video Hackathon @ GMI Studio x PixVerse

Jan. 17, 2026

Date TBD

This hackathon challenges builders, creators, and engineers to use PixVerse’s video generation models, running on GMI’s fast inference platform, to create short videos to show …

IN-PERSON HackFRee 2026

Jan. 17, 2026

Date TBD

About the challenge HackFRee follows a traditional hackathon format designed to support all experience levels. This year’s theme, Innovating for Life, Community, and Beyond, invites …

ONLINE Winter Pitchfest | High School Startup Pitch | $1600+ prizes | THIS WEEKEND

Jan. 17, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

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You are required to register at tinyurl.com/WinterPitchfestSignup The Pitchfest is held live over Zoom at tinyurl.com/PitchfestWinter About the challenge Step into the future of technology …

ONLINE DVHacks

Jan. 17, 2026 - Feb. 1, 2026

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January 17th - February 1st Public for anyone to join!

IN-PERSON Hackville 2026

Jan. 17, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

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About the challenge Our mission is to give the future generation of technologists the opportunity to explore, collaborate, and jumpstart their careers. Join us for …

IN-PERSON HackXsprint

Jan. 17, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

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About Welcome to Hack-X-Sprint, an exciting open innovation hackathon hosted by Google Developer Group on Campus (GDGoC) Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, and MLH. Hack-X-Sprint is …

IN-PERSON Paris Innov'Hack

Jan. 17, 2026

Date TBD

Paris Innov'Hack 2026 — 10 hours to build the future Paris Innov’Hack est un hackathon intensif de 10 heures, organisé le samedi 17 janvier 2026 …

ONLINE United Hacks V6

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

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Important Dates: Opening Ceremony: January 16th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST Submissions Due: January 18th, 2025 at 12:00pm EST Closing Ceremony: January 18th, 2025 at 8:00 …

IN-PERSON Hack the Bias 2026

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

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About the challenge Hack the Bias is a 36-hour community-powered hackathon created for students, technologists, and activists who want to build solutions that tackle real-world …

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