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 Garuda Hacks 4.0

July 21, 2023 - July 22, 2023

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure to register at our Garuda Hacks website to be eligible for prizes. 

 

Welcome back to Southeast Asia's largest hackathon! We are …

ONLINE HackChess

July 15, 2023 - July 22, 2023

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About the challenge

Welcome to HackChess! In this student-led hackathon, you will be creating a chess engine, optionally with the assistance of our workshops, and …

ONLINE Hacktivate 2023

July 15, 2023 - July 22, 2023

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About the challenge

Welcome to Hacktivate 2023, the ultimate online hackathon designed for middle schoolers! Hacktiavte is a one-of-a-kind hackathon aimed at bringing out the …

IN-PERSON The Robots Are Coming

July 13, 2023

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The Artificial Intelligence Ground Vehicle Challenge (AIGVC) is a one day competitive event designed to expand student understanding of robotics, sensors, and autonomous vehicle operation. …

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beginner · machine learning · robotics · Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
ONLINE TechXcelerate Summer Hackathon 2023

July 8, 2023 - July 22, 2023

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About the challenge

TechXcelerate is a student-run hackathon aimed at bringing technology to high school students around the globe!

Get ready for an exhilarating time …

ONLINE Global Hack Week: Launch

July 3, 2023 - July 10, 2023

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Spend a week hacking with the Major League Hacking (MLH) community at GHW: Season Launch!

What is Global Hack Week?

Global Hack Week takes place …

ONLINE Girls in Tech WIN Mentorship Cohort 8 Hackathon powered by iTrain Asia

July 1, 2023 - Aug. 19, 2023

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About the challenge

The WIN Mentorship Cohort 8 Hackathon is an exciting opportunity for mentees to apply their skills and knowledge gained through the mentorship …

IN-PERSON Encode Justice NY Hackathon

July 1, 2023

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Attendees must RSVP here!:

Encode Justice New York is excited to announce that they are hosting a full day, in-person hackathon in June 2023. …

IN-PERSON Fall In Vets Hackathon with AI guest speaker from Harvard CS50 guest lecturer

June 30, 2023 - July 2, 2023

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About the challenge: Build tools to help veterans with Mental Health and wellness. 

Get started: https://fallin.today/

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beginner · health · low/no-code · Chicago, Illinois, United States
IN-PERSON CSESoc's Flagship Hackathon 2023

June 30, 2023 - July 1, 2023

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Theme and problem statement

Post COVID, our world has opened its arms once more to travelling: to embrace the thrills, uncertainties, adventures of exploring a …

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beginner · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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