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 FalconHacks v2

Dec. 8, 2023 - Dec. 10, 2023

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About the challenge FalconHacks is an annual hackathon for students of all ages interested in CS. Over the weekend, teams will go through workshops and …

ONLINE LearnHacks

Dec. 8, 2023 - Dec. 10, 2023

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LearnHacks is a hackathon series for high school students who want to transform education and learning while developing their own skills as entrepreneurs, designers, creators, …

ONLINE SolCha '24: IDEATHON

Dec. 6, 2023 - Jan. 20, 2024

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About the challenge What is Google Developer Student Clubs? Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) is a university-based community-groups founded by Google, aiming to give students …

ONLINE Global Hack Week: Cloud

Dec. 4, 2023 - Dec. 11, 2023

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Spend a week hacking with the Major League Hacking (MLH) community at GHW: Cloud Week! What is Global Hack Week? Global Hack Week takes place …

IN-PERSON CuseHacks 2023

Dec. 2, 2023 - Dec. 3, 2023

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About the challenge: Syracuse University's 24-hour in-person hackathon starting on Saturday, December 2nd and ending on Sunday, December 3rd is Open to all! Develop apps, …

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beginner · education · social · Syracuse, New York, United States
ONLINE People of Programming Game Night

Dec. 1, 2023

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About the challenge Welcome to the POP Party! Dive into the monthly coding event where the People of Programming (POP) community comes together to enjoy …

ONLINE the Arena Online presents: Friday Night Firefight ep. 1 pt. 3: 'Til It Sticks

Nov. 30, 2023 - Dec. 2, 2023

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About the challenge When: Weekly, on Fridays, 5PSTWhat: A weekly sprint hack night. Originally conceived as a 'break people's stuff (but with consent for testing …

IN-PERSON MksU Hackfest 2023

Nov. 30, 2023 - Dec. 1, 2023

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About the challenge MksU Hackfest 2023 is a campus level hackathon organized to nurture creativity, foster relentless innovation, and empower talented minds to tackle real-world …

IN-PERSON Hack Your Path 5.0

Nov. 24, 2023 - Dec. 6, 2023

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Hack Your Path 5.0 Hack your path is an annual hackathon event which takes place in Hyderabad Institute of Technology And Management. THEMES: Industry 4.0 …

IN-PERSON Bee Hacks V2.0

Nov. 24, 2023 - Nov. 25, 2023

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ABOUT BEE HACKS Bee Hacks began with a mindset of encouraging new hackers to build unique projects regardless of the tech or field. The only …

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