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 HackXsprint

Jan. 17, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

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About Welcome to Hack-X-Sprint, an exciting open innovation hackathon hosted by Google Developer Group on Campus (GDGoC) Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, and MLH. Hack-X-Sprint is …

IN-PERSON Paris Innov'Hack

Jan. 17, 2026

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Paris Innov'Hack 2026 — 10 hours to build the future Paris Innov’Hack est un hackathon intensif de 10 heures, organisé le samedi 17 janvier 2026 …

ONLINE United Hacks V6

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

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Important Dates: Opening Ceremony: January 16th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST Submissions Due: January 18th, 2025 at 12:00pm EST Closing Ceremony: January 18th, 2025 at 8:00 …

IN-PERSON Hack the Bias 2026

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

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About the challenge Hack the Bias is a 36-hour community-powered hackathon created for students, technologists, and activists who want to build solutions that tackle real-world …

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. …

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