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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IN-PERSON NeuroHack Spring 2026

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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NEUROHACK 2026 | MARCH 27TH-29TH, 2026HOSTED BY NEUROTECHX@UIUC NeuroHack is a 24-hour hybrid hackathon centered on cognitive wellness, neurodiversity, and technology for mental health. We …

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beginner · health · machine learning · In-person
IN-PERSON NeuroHack: Spring 2026

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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NeuroHack 2026 | MARCH 27th-29th, 2026Hosted by NeuroTechX@UIUC Hackathon Site has been Moved, Please Navigate to This Link to Register: https://neurohack-spring-2026.devpost.com/ NeuroHack is a 24-hour …

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beginner · health · machine learning · In-person
IN-PERSON EagleHacks 2026

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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EagleHacks 2026 is Florida Gulf Coast University’s premier student-run hackathon, bringing together developers, designers, and innovators from across Florida and beyond for a high-energy weekend …

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beginner · design · In-person
IN-PERSON ElectricSEA Art+Tech Hackathon (Seattle WA)

March 26, 2026 - March 28, 2026

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Electric SEA is an extended weekend event optimized for hands-on learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration here in Seattle. We will take over multiple floors of …

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ai · art · ar/vr · audio · beginner · design · games · iot · low/no-code · machine learning · metaverse · robotics · video · wearables · web · United States
IN-PERSON HACKDAYS SRINAGAR

March 25, 2026

Date TBD

HackDays Srinagar is a community-driven, beginner-friendly hackathon bringing together students, developers, and innovators from across Jammu & Kashmir to build impactful solutions using technology. This …

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beginner · machine learning · web · In-person
IN-PERSON Yantra Yugam

March 24, 2026 - March 25, 2026

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A 24-Hour National Level Hackathon hosted by the Department of ECE, IoT & CS at Malla Reddy University. Yantra Yugam is not just a competition. …

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ai · api · beginner · big data · blockchain · databases · devops · education · energy · enterprise · fintech · friendly · games · health · industry · iot · machine learning · media · metaverse · mobile · quantum · robotics · security · social · transport · video · wearables · web · India
IN-PERSON Doable: AISoc X Lovable Hackathon 2026

March 23, 2026 - March 24, 2026

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We live in a world overflowing with technology, but not all of it makes life better for the people who need it most. Doable is …

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beginner · machine learning · In-person
ONLINE InfluenceHacks

March 21, 2026 - April 15, 2026

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InfluenceHacks is a beginner-friendly online hackathon focused on building projects that create meaningful influence in the real world. Whether it’s shaping decisions, improving systems, or …

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beginner · social · Online
ONLINE Product Design Sprint

March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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About the challengeWestern Founders Network’s Product Design Sprint (PDS) is a weekend-long, hackathon-style design competition where teams use design thinking to tackle a real-world problem …

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beginner · design · low/no-code · Online
IN-PERSON Quackathon 2026

March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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Welcome to Quackathon 2026! 🦆💻 We are thrilled to have you hacking with us. This Devpost is your central hub for project submissions, rules, and …

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beginner · social · In-person

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