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 HackUSF 2025

April 5, 2025 - April 6, 2025

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HackUSF 2025 is the University of South Florida’s premier 24-hour in-person hackathon focused on artificial intelligence and innovation. Whether you are an experienced hacker or …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Web · Tampa, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON Code4Hope Hackathon '25

March 31, 2025

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What is Code4Hope 2025?
Code4Hope 2025 is our inaugural in-person hackathon, hosted at the Microsoft Center in Times Square, New York, on March 31, 2025. …

IN-PERSON Code I/O 2025

March 29, 2025

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About the challenge

Youth for STEM Equity x OHI/O, sponsored by Cardinal Health, presents: CODE I/O.

In this hackathon, you will be able to focus …

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Beginner · Education · Social · Columbus, Georgia, United States
IN-PERSON HackPSU Spring 2025

March 29, 2025 - March 30, 2025

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HackPSU is Penn State's student-run hackathon and the largest technology event at Penn State. Join us and hundreds of other students from across the world …

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Beginner · Education · State College, Pennsylvania, United States
IN-PERSON City Tech Datathon

March 28, 2025 - March 29, 2025

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The City Tech Data Science and Innovation Club is excited to host its first Datathon, focusing on leveraging NYC Open Data to tackle local social …

IN-PERSON Illinois Design Challenge 2025

March 27, 2025 - March 30, 2025

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About the challenge

The Illinois Design Challenge (IDC) is a fully in-person 72 hour Engineering and Product Design competition at the University of Illinois at …

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Beginner · Design · Urbana, Illinois, United States
IN-PERSON LG Hacks

March 23, 2025

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Hack Your World: Everyday Problems, Simple Solutions

  • Check In   7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Opening Ceremony   8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Hacking Begins   9:00AM
  • Wolfram …

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Beginner · Design · Web · San Jose, California, United States
IN-PERSON HackUNCP 2025

March 23, 2025

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HackUNCP 2025 is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by AI@UNCP, exploring the potential of AI agents, autonomous systems that make decisions, optimize processes, and solve real-world …

IN-PERSON BeachHacks 8.0

March 23, 2025

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SCHEDULE

Saturday 3/22

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Ceremony

10:30 AM Hacking Begins! Good luck and have fun (:

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM …

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Beginner · Fintech · Web · Long Beach, Mississippi, United States
IN-PERSON MVHacks 8.0

March 23, 2025

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About the challenge

Each year, high school hackers from across the Bay Area come together at MVHacks to create cool projects, learn from experts, and …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Web · Mountain View, California, United States

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