Hackathons for Beginners 2025

Beginner hackathons are the ideal launchpad for aspiring developers, students, and technology enthusiasts who are new to programming. These events provide a supportive and inclusive environment where participants can learn through hands-on experience, collaborate with others, and create their first project. Whether exploring web development, Python, data science, or design, beginner hackathons help participants gain practical experience, mentorship, and real-world confidence. No prior coding skills are necessary—just curiosity and a desire to learn.
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IN-PERSON Hoya Hacks 2026

Jan. 23, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

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Hackers, get ready to kick off the 2026 Hack Season in style! Hoya Hacks 2026 is thrilled to host you in-person at Georgetown University. Join …

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Beginner · Washington, Utah, United States
IN-PERSON HackRPI 2025

Nov. 15, 2025 - Nov. 16, 2025

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Beginner · Troy, Alabama, United States
IN-PERSON hackPHS

Nov. 1, 2025 - Nov. 2, 2025

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About the challenge HackPHS hosts over 300 high school students from across New Jersey to collaborate, innovate, and create in a 24-hour, student organized hackathon …

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Beginner · Princeton, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON Knight Hacks VIII

Oct. 24, 2025 - Oct. 26, 2025

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About the challenge Get ready to pick your side, towering Gundam or rampaging Kaiju! Knight Hacks VIII: Gundam vs Kaiju calls 700+ builders to a …

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Beginner · Orlando, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON PEDIHacks: Artificial Intelligence Imaging to Innovate for Inclusivity - AI^4

Sept. 20, 2025

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Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, albeit fictional, can prepare you for a real-life career in health care. In this competition, Boston Children’s …

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Beginner · Health · Machine Learning · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
IN-PERSON Hack4Hope

Aug. 9, 2025

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Ready to put your tech skills to work for a cause that truly matters? Join us for an intense, inspiring, and beginner-friendly 12 hours where …

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Beginner · Health · Social · San Francisco, California, United States
IN-PERSON Esri's Weekend of Innovation 2025

July 25, 2025 - July 27, 2025

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Esri is excited to announce our annual intern hackathon: The Weekend of Innovation. The summer interns will form teams of highly motivated developers and GIS …

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Beginner · Social · Redlands, California, United States
IN-PERSON TeenHacks LI Summer 2025

June 28, 2025

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We're thrilled to have you as participants for our sevenths high school event. Over the twelve-hour hacking period, you will have access to our workshops, …

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AR/VR · Beginner · Garden City, New York, United States
IN-PERSON 757 Build Weekend 2025

June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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If you like to build and create, this event is for you. Picture a vibrant space where entrepreneurs, students, and professionals converge to build whatever …

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Beginner · Mobile · Web · Norfolk, Virginia, United States
IN-PERSON Code Crush

June 21, 2025 - June 22, 2025

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Hosted by Metal Magic FTC Robotics Team Unleash your creativity and coding skills in an exciting two-day hackathon open for rising 6th-12th grade students! Compete …

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Beginner · Games · Web · United States

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