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 TruHacks

March 23, 2024 - March 24, 2024

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About the challenge Welcome to TruHacks 2024, where innovation meets collaboration! This 48-hour hackathon, powered by the dynamic partnership of GDSC Truman and CCE Truman, …

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beginner · Kirksville, Missouri, United States
IN-PERSON Bergen Tech Computer Science Hackathon

March 23, 2024

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The Bergen Tech Computer Science Parents group is very pleased to announce the inaugural Computer Science Hackathon in collaboration with the BT Code Club and …

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beginner · education · United States
ONLINE TSA MHHS

March 22, 2024 - April 2, 2024

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About the challenge Topic: Green energy initiatives are important to reduce the negative effects of fossil-fuels on the environment. There are many renewable energy programs …

ONLINE Hackiethon 2024

March 22, 2024 - March 23, 2024

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You control an Ai and fight each otherdon

IN-PERSON SF Hacks Hackathon 2024 (Mockup)

March 17, 2024

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About the challenge Get started testing

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beginner · San Francisco, California, United States
ONLINE ISTE Transcend'24 CodeQuest Hackathon

March 16, 2024 - March 17, 2024

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About the challenge This hackathon has seven tracks: DevOps, ML, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Web, Digital and Verilog. You can attempt a problem statement from any one …

ONLINE Girls Who Hack 2024

March 16, 2024 - March 17, 2024

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Theme Implementing Tech Into Education Create develop a project that improves the experience of educators, students, and anyone involved in the educational field. Work together …

ONLINE Women in Engineering Waste Diversion Challenge

March 16, 2024

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Background on University of Waterloo Sustainability Office Waterloo’s Environment Sustainability Strategy has set a target to be zero waste by 2035 (90% diversion rate). To …

ONLINE DevCreate Hackathon: Build For Future

March 16, 2024 - March 29, 2024

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About the challenge Dive into an immersive experience where your ideas hold the power to shape the future. Our inclusive hackathon invites developers, innovators, and …

ONLINE CalvinHacks 2024

March 15, 2024 - March 16, 2024

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What is CalvinHacks? CalvinHacks is Calvin University's annual collegiate hackathon, where students come together to engage in a collaborative computer programming. This year CalvinHacks is …

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