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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ONLINE EcoCompute

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2026

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About the challenge EcoCompute is a hackathon focused on building AI-powered applications that help protect, understand, or restore our environment. Participants will design intelligent solutions …

IN-PERSON HackWilliams

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2026

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Make something cool Check the discord for updates: https://discord.gg/7hdknYZ3t3

IN-PERSON HackDay Butwal

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2026

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HackDay Butwal is a one-day event where students and young developers come together to build projects in a focused and friendly environment. The goal is …

IN-PERSON Hack&Roll 2026

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2026

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Hack&Roll is NUS Hackers' annual 24-hour hackathon, and the largest student-run hackathon in Singapore. In the spirit of hacking, we celebrate not just the most …

ONLINE The Reddit Daily Games Hackathon

Jan. 15, 2026 - Feb. 12, 2026

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Overview Reddit is hosting a virtual hackathon from January 15th to February 12th. We’re offering developers $40,000 in prizes for games built to delight users …

ONLINE vibe coder hackathon

Jan. 15, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2026

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🚀 Welcome to Vibe Code Hackathon 2026 Code with Dev. Build with Soul. Vibe Code Hackathon isn't just another coding competition—it’s where creativity meets logic. …

ONLINE Next Byte Hacks: January 2026

Jan. 15, 2026 - Feb. 15, 2026

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About the challenge Next Byte Hacks: Winter Hacks 2025 is an open-ended, beginner-friendly online hackathon where creators build impactful, innovative projects. Whether it’s AI, apps, …

ONLINE Everything But the Byte

Jan. 14, 2026 - Feb. 25, 2026

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About us BagelBytes is an FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) based in Santa Clara, CA. We are a community team compromised of high schoolers from over …

ONLINE Intwana Yase Kasi – Innovation Challenge 2026

Jan. 13, 2026 - Feb. 12, 2026

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Intwana Yase Kasi – Innovation Challenge 2026 Create. Build. Represent the Kasi. The Intwana Yase Kasi – Innovation Challenge 2026 is a beginner-friendly innovation hackathon …

ONLINE Build4Students

Jan. 13, 2026 - Feb. 15, 2026

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Build4Students is a student-run, beginner-friendly hackathon where students create tools that improve student life. Students face challenges every day, like managing schoolwork, staying organized, maintaining …

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