Hackathons for Beginners 2026

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 HSN Hacks

Jan. 18, 2025

Date TBD

About the challenge The HSN Hackathon is hosted and organized by the Girls Who Code Club and HSN CS Club located at West Windsor-Plainsboro High …

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Beginner · Social · Web · United States
IN-PERSON GoatHacks 2025

Jan. 17, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

Ended

GoatHacks is Back for the 2025 Season! See our organizers or our discord for the full schedule for the event.

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Beginner · Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
IN-PERSON Hack the Valley

Jan. 17, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

Ended

Welcome to Hack the Valley 2025: Frostbyte EditionHack the Valley 2025 is the premier high school hackathon and tech camp in the Mahoning Valley, bringing …

IN-PERSON EnergyHack@GT

Jan. 17, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

Ended

About the challenge The Energy Club is a professional society dedicated to promoting energy education, innovation, and sustainability. Our aim is to advance discussion about …

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Beginner · IoT · Machine Learning · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
IN-PERSON California Hackathon

Jan. 11, 2025 - Jan. 12, 2025

Ended

About the challenge Recently, as seen from the news, there have been countless examples of individuals and families negatively impacted by climate change. In this …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Fremont, Nebraska, United States
IN-PERSON TeenHacks LI 2025

Jan. 11, 2025 - Jan. 12, 2025

Ended

TEEN HACKS LONG ISLAND Welcome to TeenHacks Long Island's January 2025 hackathon. Founded by Jeffrey Yu and Wesley Pergament in 2018, our goal is to …

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Beginner · Garden City, New York, United States
IN-PERSON BevHacks 2025

Jan. 11, 2025

Date TBD

Sign up via this Google form: https://forms.gle/YkvHWt3Ro1pyyjKo6 Schedule: 8:00 - Check in starts 8:30 - Opening Ceremony 8:45-9:30 - Emma Yang speaker (Timeless Founder) 9:45 …

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Beginner · Design · Social · United States
IN-PERSON IDEAHacks 2025

Jan. 10, 2025 - Jan. 12, 2025

Ended

Welcome to Supercharge! This year’s hackathon brings an electrifying mix of innovation and energy. The main theme, “Supercharge,” features three tracks: 1. Super Human: Become …

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Beginner · Education · Los Angeles, California, United States
IN-PERSON TABHacks 2025

Jan. 10, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2025

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Welcome to 2025 TABHacks, brought to you by the Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board! Below, you will find the rules, submission guidelines, and schedule for …

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Beginner · Social · Saratoga, California, United States
IN-PERSON TaroHacks 2.0

Jan. 4, 2025 - Jan. 5, 2025

Ended

About the Challenge Welcome to TaroHacks 2.0 – a hackathon designed to empower innovators to use technology to solve real-world challenges. Whether you’re a beginner …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Sunnyvale, California, United States

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