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 The Robots Are Coming

July 13, 2023

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The Artificial Intelligence Ground Vehicle Challenge (AIGVC) is a one day competitive event designed to expand student understanding of robotics, sensors, and autonomous vehicle operation. …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Robotics · Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
IN-PERSON Fall In Vets Hackathon with AI guest speaker from Harvard CS50 guest lecturer

June 30, 2023 - July 2, 2023

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About the challenge: Build tools to help veterans with Mental Health and wellness. 

Get started: https://fallin.today/

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Beginner · Health · Low/No-Code · Chicago, Illinois, United States
IN-PERSON HackPNW Summer

June 3, 2023 - June 4, 2023

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About the challenge

HackPNW is a two day highschool hackathon in Seattle, Washington.  We encourage highschool students from around the Pacific Northwest to come and …

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Beginner · Design · Social · Seattle, Washington, United States
IN-PERSON AcademiesHacks 2023

May 19, 2023 - May 21, 2023

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**CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT SUBMISSION INFORMATION**

The Academies of Loudoun is excited to host its 5th annual hackathon! This hackathon will be entirely in-person and …

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Beginner · Education · Leesburg, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON Hack OC

May 6, 2023

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Hack OC is the first in-person high school hackathon after the pandemic in Orange County, California. We're inviting all high schoolers to participate in 12 …

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Beginner · Web · Costa Mesa, California, United States
IN-PERSON HackBackBetter 2023

April 22, 2023 - April 23, 2023

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About the challenge

Build towards REbuilding from COVID-19! It's been a long couple of years, and we're still recovering from it. Why not have a …

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Beginner · Health · Mountain View, California, United States
IN-PERSON Blue Collar To The Blockchain: Power Hour For The Tech Curious Miami 2023

March 25, 2023 - March 26, 2023

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About the challenge

Participants will utilize NixCode software to create No-codoe solutions.

Get started

Tour a demo of www.NixCodeApps.com with login in credentials.

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Beginner · Design · Low/No-Code · Miami Gardens, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON Lehigh Hacks for Change

March 22, 2023 - April 2, 2023

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--- Registration is now CLOSED --- 

Please note that despite the ability to still sign up, we have CLOSED registration. We exported the list of …

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Beginner · Social · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
IN-PERSON Rose Hack 2023

Jan. 15, 2023

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Welcome to Rose Hack 2023!

Rose Hack 2023 is UCR's women-centric hackathon where students from all backgrounds are celebrated. Hundreds of participants form teams and …

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Beginner · Education · Social · Riverside, Ohio, United States
IN-PERSON CodeRED Odyssey

Oct. 30, 2022

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Prepare for a weekend filled with learning new technologies, pushing your limits, and making new friends.

CodeRED Odyssey will feature three tracks: One General Track …

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Beginner · Mobile · Web · Houston, Texas, United States

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