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 Code Quest

March 15, 2025

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About the Challenge

Code Quest: Your First Step into Tech!

Welcome to Code Quest, Champlain College’s beginner-friendly hackathon designed to empower new coders! …

ONLINE LMU Hacks 2025

March 15, 2025

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A chance for LMU students to show off their programming skills by competing for a variety of prizes

Schedule

9:30 AM: Check-in

10 AM: Introductions …

IN-PERSON WallyHacks

March 15, 2025 - March 16, 2025

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About the challenge

WallyHacks is the University of Toronto Mississauga’s first hardware hackathon. This event invites UofT students of all levels to collaborate on designing …

IN-PERSON SystemsHacks 2025: DreamHacks

March 15, 2025

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Unlock your imagination and bring your wildest dreams to life at SystemsHacks 2025: DreamHacks! The Software Systems Student Society is excited to announce our 9th …

ONLINE MindTheGap Challenge

March 14, 2025 - March 21, 2025

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In the 21st century, humanity is in a better position than ever. In fact, since the beginning of the previous century, the average global life …

IN-PERSON TechUnite Innovation Challenge

March 14, 2025 - April 14, 2025

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Compete in coding, software development, and UI design. Open to all Northshore students. Help TSA members reach state competitions!

IN-PERSON MDC North Catalyst mini-Hackathon 2025

March 14, 2025

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About the Hackathon

The 2025 MDC North Women’s Tech Pioneers Hackathon is an empowering, innovation-driven event designed to inspire women in technology. Hosted at Miami …

IN-PERSON Steast Hackathon 2025

March 14, 2025 - March 16, 2025

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About the challenge

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IN-PERSON DesignQuest

March 13, 2025 - March 15, 2025

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About the challenge

DesignQuest 2025 is a high-energy, 7-hour design sprint where creativity takes center stage. This is not a coding hackathon—it’s all about solving …

ONLINE GNEC Hackathon 2025 Spring - Compete For UN-Affiliated/NGO Internships & Prizes

March 12, 2025 - May 10, 2025

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About the hackathon

General

The Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC) and its 1,600 subsidiaries have come together to host our fourth GNEC Hackathon! We encourage …

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