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 AI Hackathon - Ethical AI Data Solutions (Hybrid event)

Dec. 5, 2024 - Jan. 8, 2025

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About the challenge

Are you ready to innovate for the future of our planet? This hackathon invites you to build an Ethical AI-powered Climate Impact …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
IN-PERSON DataWrite Hack for Insight

Nov. 30, 2024

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About the challenge

This hackathon is for high school students. All experience levels welcome! Delve into the intersection of Data Science and biomedicine. This is …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · San Diego, California, United States
IN-PERSON TAMU Datathon 2024

Nov. 9, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024

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Come test your data science and machine learning skills with our custom built challenges. 

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Beginner · Databases · Machine Learning · College Station, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON Hack K-State 2024

Nov. 8, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024

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Website

https://hackkstate.tech/

Schedule

https://hackkstate.tech/event-schedule

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Beginner · Social · Web · Manhattan, Kansas, United States
IN-PERSON ZenHack 2024

Sept. 7, 2024 - Sept. 8, 2024

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About the challenge

We're Zenith, an organization dedicated to promoting the next generation of innovators, high school students, and we've decided to create this hackathon …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Denton, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON IEEE Micromouse Engineering Competition (MEC)

July 29, 2024 - March 8, 2025

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About the challenge

This is the IEEE Micromouse Engineering Competition (MEC) being hosted in New Jersey. This competition will require participants, alone or in teams, …

IN-PERSON MY-HACK

July 13, 2024 - July 14, 2024

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THEME: AI Powered Dawah 


About the challenge

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Herndon, Virginia, United States
IN-PERSON 2024 GC&E Hackathon - Toxicology

June 2, 2024

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Introduction

The AI hackathon is a full-day immersive experience that serves as a replacement for our traditional student and postdoc workshop, offering an exciting opportunity …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
IN-PERSON VenusHacks 2024

May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024

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Planned in collaboration with WICS and Hack at UCI, VenusHacks is UCI's largest women-centric hackathon and will take place both in-person and online!

Our mission …

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Beginner · Social · Irvine, California, United States
IN-PERSON HSN Hacks

May 25, 2024

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About the challenge

The HSN Hackathon is hosted and organized by the Girls Who Code Club and HSN CS Club located at West Windsor-Plainsboro High …

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Beginner · Social · Web · United States

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