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 HackNJIT 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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HackNJIT 2024 is the 11th installment of the New Jersey Institute of Technology Association for Computing Machinery's (NJIT ACM) annual hackathon. Join us for a …

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Beginner · Education · East Orange, New Jersey, United States
IN-PERSON HackNC 2024

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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HackNC 2024 will serve you from November 2nd to 3rd at UNC-Chapel Hill!

HackNC is a weekend for students of all skill levels to broaden …

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Beginner · Social · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
IN-PERSON HACK.COMS '24

Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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HACK.COMS is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by the Computer Organization for Multicultural Students (COMS).

COMS is committed to building a supportive community that celebrates the …

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Beginner · Design · Web · Henrietta, New York, United States
IN-PERSON TigerHacks 2024

Nov. 1, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024

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About the challenge

TigerHacks 2024 is back for its 11th year! We are challenging students to create a project based on Food and Agriculture! Whether …

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Beginner · Columbia, Maryland, United States
IN-PERSON Amber Hack

Oct. 27, 2024

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About the challenge

The Amber Hacks Hackathon is a unique event that brings together talented high school students from our local community to engage in …

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Beginner · Design · Mountain View, California, United States
IN-PERSON Hack SoDA 2024

Oct. 26, 2024 - Oct. 27, 2024

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Welcome to Hack SoDA 2024! Join us for the yearly hackathon organized by the Software Developer's Association at Memorial Union, Arizona State University.

Here are …

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Beginner · Education · Social · Tempe, Arizona, United States
IN-PERSON HackUNT 2024

Oct. 26, 2024 - Oct. 27, 2024

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About

HackUNT is the University of North Texas' annual hackathon. A hackathon is a 24-hour development competition for coders, designers, and anyone with a good …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Web · Denton, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON HackRU Fall 2024

Oct. 26, 2024 - Oct. 27, 2024

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WELCOME TO THE TWENTY-SIXTH BIANNUAL HACKRU, HOSTED AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY.

You must submit your hack to be considered for one track (Social Good, Education, Maverick, …

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Beginner · New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
IN-PERSON UF/IBM AI Days Hackathon Supported by Swamphacks! https://discord.gg/4EJhabM79p

Oct. 25, 2024 - Oct. 27, 2024

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UF/IBM AI Days Hackathon Challenge Statement will be released on 10/25 at 5:00pm.

Location: Little Hall 201

We will serve dinner on Friday. Breakfast, Lunch, …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Gainesville, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON AI ATL 24

Oct. 25, 2024 - Oct. 27, 2024

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Find more information at aiatl.io

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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