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 NEARCON IRL Hackathon

Nov. 7, 2023 - Nov. 10, 2023

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The NEARCON hackathon is a 48-hour IRL hacking session for those who want to team up, get familiar with NEAR, build a prototype for their …

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beginner · blockchain · web · Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
IN-PERSON UB Hacking Fall 2023

Nov. 4, 2023 - Nov. 5, 2023

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UB Hacking is University at Buffalo's student-run hackathon. Students from different backgrounds with any-level of experience are welcome to join us as they build fun, …

IN-PERSON myNetworkHer[Hacks]

Nov. 4, 2023

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About the challenge REGISTER now!: mynetworkher.org/hackathon With the goal of creating an uplifting space, myNetworkHer[Hacks] invites female and non-binary high schoolers to both promote their …

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beginner · social · United States
ONLINE LearnHacks

Nov. 3, 2023 - Nov. 5, 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 Hackathon for Peace

Oct. 30, 2023 - Feb. 4, 2024

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Why "Hackathon For Peace": Hackathon for Peace: Overview Event Participants: open to all Objective: Create anti-violence tech products. Goals: Address risks of violence. Promote positive …

ONLINE Hack The Mountains

Oct. 29, 2023

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About the challenge Hack the Mountains is a dynamic and engaging hackathon that brings together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to create, collaborate and communicate …

IN-PERSON Rowdy Datathon 2023

Oct. 28, 2023 - Oct. 29, 2023

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About the Rowdy DatathonThe Rowdy Datathon is a free, weekend-long, overnight hackathon focused on data science where students can network, learn about data science, code, …

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beginner · education · San Antonio, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON Hack A Duck 2023

Oct. 28, 2023 - Oct. 29, 2023

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Hack-A-Duck is a 24-hour hackathon on the 28th and 29th of October 2023, hosted at Nottingham Trent University by the Department of Computer Science in …

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beginner · Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON VandyHacks X

Oct. 28, 2023 - Oct. 29, 2023

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Welcome to VandyHacks X - Vanderbilt University's annual student-run hackathon! We welcome hackers of all skill levels and backgrounds to attend our event. Learn new …

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beginner · education · United States
ONLINE Hacknight 2023

Oct. 28, 2023 - Oct. 29, 2023

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About the challenge Hacktober Fest is a premier flagship event organised by SOSC every year. Conducted exclusively in the month of October, Hacktober Fest is …

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