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 Contra Costa County Open Government Hackathon

Feb. 24, 2025 - March 1, 2025

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About the challenge Our primary challenge is to develop programs that download minutes and agenda packets from city councils and school boards in Contra Costa …

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Beginner · Social · Walnut Creek, California, United States
IN-PERSON MAHS Hacks Hackathon

Feb. 23, 2025

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To be updated.

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Beginner · Education · Social · Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
IN-PERSON BisonHacks

Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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The Howard University Center for Digital Business is proud to present the 10th Annual #BISONHACKS Hackathon beginning on Saturday, February 22, 2025. #BISONHACKS Hackathon is …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Washington, Utah, United States
IN-PERSON HackTCNJ 2025

Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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TCNJ's 24-hour hackathon February 22nd, 12PM to February 23rd, 3PM The College of New Jersey's annual 24-hour hackathon. All are welcome, especially if it is …

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Beginner · United States
IN-PERSON CuseHacks 2025 Datathon

Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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About the challenge: The CuseHacks Datathon is Syracuse University’s first-ever annual 24-hour datathon. A datathon is a data-focused competition where students come together to analyze, …

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Beginner · Low/No-Code · Social · Syracuse, New York, United States
IN-PERSON AfroPix 2025

Feb. 22, 2025

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About the challenge The Afropix 2025 Hackathon is focused on creating compelling visualizations and software that highlight African American achievements across various fields. Participants will …

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Beginner · Low/No-Code · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
IN-PERSON BioHacks

Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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Join us for a 2-day hackathon that dives deep into the fascinating world of bioinformatics! BioHacks offers an immersive platform for students to unleash their …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Santa Cruz, California, United States
IN-PERSON Battery Fire Safety

Feb. 22, 2025

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Fires caused by e-bike batteries are a challenge that needs bold thinkers and creative solutions. With lithium ion batteries revolutionizing urban transportation, fire safety issues …

IN-PERSON MadData25

Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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MadData is UW-Madison based hackathon organized by the dotData Data Science Club. Harness the power of data to solve real-world problems and challenges. Link to …

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Beginner · Social · Madison, Wisconsin, United States
IN-PERSON temphackkkk

Feb. 19, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2025

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