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 HappyHacks V

March 1, 2024 - March 3, 2024

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HappyHacks is a virtual hackathon catered towards young coders ranging from highschool to first year university. We are passionate in provoking interest and commitment in …

ONLINE OpenVerse'24

Feb. 28, 2024 - April 1, 2024

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About the Hackathon: OpenVerse'24 is a beginner-friendly hackathon aimed at nurturing newcomers in the realm of open-source development. It provides an inclusive platform for individuals …

IN-PERSON hack4.ai

Feb. 26, 2024 - March 17, 2024

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Hack4.ai: A 48-Hour AI Hackathon Experience Welcome to hack4.ai - the ultimate playground for AI enthusiasts, innovators, coders and builders looking to make the most …

IN-PERSON personal & cozy computing hackathon

Feb. 24, 2024

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beginner · web · United States
IN-PERSON C4-TIE Spring Hackathon

Feb. 23, 2024 - Feb. 25, 2024

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Join C4 and TIE for our Spring 2024 Hackathon! The theme this year is green initiatives and sustainability! Schedule: Friday Check-in: 5:30 pm Kick-off: 6 …

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beginner · social · Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
ONLINE Bay Area Hacks 2.0

Feb. 23, 2024 - April 7, 2024

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Our Mission We believe in all of the participants in our events, but moreover, we believe in the teamwork that comes with it. When there …

IN-PERSON Cipher Craft

Feb. 20, 2024 - June 8, 2024

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A three day hackathon and workshops full of challenges and enjoyment. Get started

IN-PERSON SWE Hackathon 2024

Feb. 18, 2024

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About the challenge The Georgia Tech Society of Women Engineers (GT SWE) is hosting a Hackathon, a 2-day event where high school students have the …

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beginner · health · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
ONLINE EnrichedCS

Feb. 18, 2024

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** SIGN UP HERE** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqE4HlQjT4z_2RcucMDpv5V0JNGseoR4Zzz3KPZCcJDMAOug/viewform **JOIN OUR DISCORD FOR ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS** **In order to be eligible to earn prizes, you MUST join our discord server …

IN-PERSON [See desc for more info] PlanetUnity Winter '23 - WORLD

Feb. 17, 2024 - Feb. 25, 2024

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Planet Unity is hosting their second large event on Feb 17-24, 2024! In person venue will be available and is mandatory to attend from Feb …

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beginner · social · San Francisco, California, United States

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