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 Rowdy Datathon 2023

Oct. 28, 2023 - Oct. 29, 2023

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

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Beginner · Education · San Antonio, Texas, United States
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
IN-PERSON Hack Dearborn: Disrupt Reality

Oct. 21, 2023 - Oct. 22, 2023

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VISIT https://www.hackdearborn.org/ TO REGISTER.

ABOUT 

Hack Dearborn is an upcoming annual hackathon in southeast Michigan. Hack Dearborn will be hosted at the University of Michigan …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Dearborn, Michigan, United States
IN-PERSON Girls in Tech NYC ClimateHack 2023

Oct. 7, 2023 - Oct. 8, 2023

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This hackathon enables developers, creatives, and entrepreneurs from all over the NYC & tri-state area co-create solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing …

IN-PERSON Badger Hacks

Sept. 30, 2023 - Oct. 1, 2023

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About the challenge: Create a Web3 App

Get started: 

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Beginner · Madison, Alabama, United States
IN-PERSON Carolina Data Challenge 2023

Sept. 30, 2023 - Oct. 1, 2023

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CDC is UNC’s weekend-long data science hackathon hosted by Carolina Analytics and Data Science (CADS) in partnership with the UNC Department of Computer Science.

Hosted …

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Beginner · Databases · Machine Learning · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
IN-PERSON Educational Tools Hackathon

Sept. 27, 2023 - Sept. 30, 2023

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About the challenge

Welcome to the Educational Tools Hackathon, where the future of learning is in your hands! This exciting event is designed to …

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Beginner · Education · Social · San Jose, California, United States
IN-PERSON AI Club First Hackathon PCHS

Sept. 25, 2023 - Oct. 2, 2023

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Clarified In Class

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Beginner · Frisco, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON HackCMU 2023

Sept. 16, 2023

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https://www.acmatcmu.com/hackcmu

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Beginner · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
IN-PERSON TaroHacks

Aug. 12, 2023 - Aug. 13, 2023

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About the challenge

TaroHacks is a 24-hour hackathon held from August 12th to August 13th for middle and high schoolers. This hackathon is organized with …

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Beginner · Education · Social · San Jose, California, United States

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