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 ICP.HUB Ideathon @ DKU

Nov. 17, 2023 - Nov. 22, 2023

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About the challenge

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IN-PERSON CodeJam 2023

Nov. 16, 2023

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About the challenge

We have 5 challenges to solve.

 

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beginner · social · Lubbock, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON Apps for Calendars

Nov. 16, 2023

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About the challenge

Make an app!

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beginner · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
IN-PERSON STEM HACKS

Nov. 13, 2023 - Nov. 20, 2023

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STEM Hacks is an in-person hackathon held at Donald A. Wilson S.S.

Open to students at Wilson.

ONLINE Global Hack Week: Careers

Nov. 10, 2023 - Nov. 16, 2023

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Spend a week hacking with the Major League Hacking (MLH) community at GHW: Career Week!

What is Global Hack Week?

Global Hack Week takes place …

IN-PERSON NEARCON IRL Hackathon

Nov. 7, 2023 - Nov. 10, 2023

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The NEARCON hackathon is a 48-hour IRL hacking session for those who want to team up, get familiar with NEAR, build a prototype for their …

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beginner · blockchain · web · Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
IN-PERSON UB Hacking Fall 2023

Nov. 4, 2023 - Nov. 5, 2023

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UB Hacking is University at Buffalo's student-run hackathon. Students from different backgrounds with any-level of experience are welcome to join us as they build fun, …

IN-PERSON myNetworkHer[Hacks]

Nov. 4, 2023

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About the challenge

REGISTER now!: mynetworkher.org/hackathon

 

With the goal of creating an uplifting space, myNetworkHer[Hacks] invites female and non-binary high schoolers to both promote their …

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beginner · social · United States
ONLINE LearnHacks

Nov. 3, 2023 - Nov. 5, 2023

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LearnHacks is a hackathon series for high school students who want to transform education and learning while developing their own skills as entrepreneurs, designers, creators, …

ONLINE Hackathon for Peace

Oct. 30, 2023 - Feb. 4, 2024

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Why "Hackathon For Peace":

Hackathon for Peace: Overview
  • Event Participants: open to all
  • Objective: Create anti-violence tech products.
  • Goals:
    • Address risks of violence.
    • Promote positive …

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