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 TeenHacks LI 2025

Jan. 11, 2025 - Jan. 12, 2025

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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

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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

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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
IN-PERSON Random Forest Hackathon

Dec. 21, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025

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About the challenge The Random Forest hack is an open community for high school students curious about data and ML. We explore topics like Python/Java …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Pleasanton, California, United States
IN-PERSON SCU ACM Winter Challenge

Dec. 14, 2024 - Jan. 18, 2025

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About the challenge Build a project over winter break, and present and win prices! This is not only a great opportunity to get more experience …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Santa Clara, California, United States
IN-PERSON AI+Learning Differences Hackathon

Dec. 7, 2024

Date TBD

Overview: AI is opening new possibilities for learners with learning differences, offering tools and personalized approaches that were previously unimaginable. However, technology advances also demand …

IN-PERSON AI Hackathon - Ethical AI Data Solutions (Hybrid event)

Dec. 5, 2024 - Jan. 8, 2025

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About the challenge Are you ready to innovate for the future of our planet? This hackathon invites you to build an Ethical AI-powered Climate Impact …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
IN-PERSON CrabHacks

Dec. 1, 2024

Date TBD

Located in the heart of the DMV, CrabHacks is a one-day high school hackathon focusing on sharing the hackathon experience with teenagers and serving underserved …

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Beginner · Social · Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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