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 Eurekathon 2025

Sept. 27, 2025 - Oct. 26, 2025

Open

To be elligble for prizes, you must join the Discord where you will get announcements, workshops, and updatesEurekathon 2025 — Innovation Without Limits 📅 Dates: …

IN-PERSON MHacks 2025

Sept. 27, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025

Ended

In the spirit of innovation and with a nod to the past, we proudly present MHacks 2025, a coding marathon set to redefine the boundaries …

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beginner · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
ONLINE Code Hypothesis: A 24-Hour Hackathon for Wild Ideas

Sept. 27, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025

Ended

Not your average hackathon. Code Hypothesis is where builders test strange theories through code, no-code, or anything in between. You don’t pitch your idea. You …

IN-PERSON Hyphen-Hacks 2025

Sept. 27, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025

Ended

Hyphen-Hacks is an annual 12-hour hackathon aimed at high school students from around the Bay Area with diverse backgrounds and skill levels. We hope to …

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beginner · education · social · San Francisco, California, United States
IN-PERSON TechNova 2025

Sept. 26, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025

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TechNova is bridging the gap for women+ in tech - we empower you to think about how you can use technology to solve issues during …

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beginner · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
ONLINE WarriorHacks

Sept. 26, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025

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Important Links WarriorHacks Website Registration Form WarriorHacks Hackathon Virtual hackathon led by Computer Science Club officers from Westwood High School (Austin, Texas) with judges from …

ONLINE Nerdearla Vibeathon

Sept. 25, 2025 - Sept. 26, 2025

Ended

🚀 ¡Te damos la bienvenida a la Vibeathon de Nerdearla! Podés participar de manera individual o en equipo, presencial o desde tu casa. ¿Qué vamos …

ONLINE Hacktivism II

Sept. 21, 2025 - Sept. 27, 2025

Ended

About the challenge In this hackathon, we're calling on you to tackle pressing civic challenges using the power of technology. From improving access to education …

IN-PERSON IdeateCOMM Challenge 2025

Sept. 21, 2025 - Oct. 4, 2025

Ended

About IdeateCOMM The IdeateCOMM Challenge is a social hackathon by Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Engineering Interest Group (EIG) in collaboration with the Toh Payoh East and …

IN-PERSON PEDIHacks: Artificial Intelligence Imaging to Innovate for Inclusivity - AI^4

Sept. 20, 2025

Date TBD

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, albeit fictional, can prepare you for a real-life career in health care. In this competition, Boston Children’s …

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beginner · health · machine learning · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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