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 VTHacks 12

Sept. 13, 2024 - Sept. 15, 2024

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Join us for Virginia Tech's 12th annual hackathon! Live updates and information about the event on the day-of can be found on our website or …

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Beginner · Social · Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
IN-PERSON Techstars StartUp Weekend - PAI Palooza & GDG Build with AI—Tulsa

Sept. 13, 2024 - Sept. 15, 2024

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Welcome to the Techstars Startup Weekend - PAI Palooza - Tulsa! Below are the detailed submission requirements to help you build and submit your project. …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Tulsa, Oklahoma, 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 SpaceHack

Sept. 7, 2024 - Sept. 8, 2024

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This is the project submission platform for EmP SmartHack.

Participants should have already signed up through our google form: Click here to register!

If you …

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Beginner · Education · Machine Learning · Redmond, Washington, United States
IN-PERSON XR RACE @Santa Clara University

Aug. 19, 2024 - Aug. 22, 2024

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Welcome to the NdotLight x SCU Hackathon!

Over the next 48 hours, join us in pushing the boundaries of mixed reality applications using Meta Quest …

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AR/VR · Beginner · Santa Clara, California, United States
IN-PERSON Technospire

Aug. 18, 2024

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About the challenge

Technospire is hosting its third official hackathon at the Hindu Center of Charlotte. All middle school and high school students are welcome. …

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Beginner · Design · Education · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
IN-PERSON Learning Hack 2024

Aug. 1, 2024 - Oct. 2, 2024

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Mission statement

In an all-day event, talented female students from the Bay Area’s high and middle schools collaborate, brainstorm, and build practical solutions.

About the …

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 Esri's Weekend of Innovation 2024

July 26, 2024 - July 28, 2024

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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 Merritt Secure-AI Hackathon

July 22, 2024

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Merritt Secure AI Hackathon

About the Challenge:

Projects at the Intersection of AI and SecurityDive into the cutting-edge world where artificial intelligence meets cybersecurity. This …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Security · Oakland, California, United States

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