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 MountainHacks 2025

Nov. 8, 2025

Upcoming

A 12-hour hackathon for high-school students taking place on Nov 8th, 2025, at Mountain House High School! Open to all experience levels beginner or advanced, …

IN-PERSON MakeCU

Nov. 8, 2025 - Nov. 9, 2025

Upcoming

About the challenge MakeCU is Columbia University's flagship hardware hackathon, hosted by the Columbia Robotics Club. Join us November 8-9 in building physical projects combining …

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Beginner · IoT · Robotics · United States
IN-PERSON hackPHS

Nov. 1, 2025 - Nov. 2, 2025

Upcoming

About the challenge HackPHS hosts over 300 high school students from across New Jersey to collaborate, innovate, and create in a 24-hour, student organized hackathon …

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Beginner · Princeton, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON Code for the Goals

Oct. 25, 2025

Upcoming

About the challenge In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – 17 global objectives aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet, …

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Beginner · Health · Social · United States
IN-PERSON Knight Hacks VIII

Oct. 24, 2025 - Oct. 26, 2025

Upcoming

About the challenge Get ready to pick your side, towering Gundam or rampaging Kaiju! Knight Hacks VIII: Gundam vs Kaiju calls 700+ builders to a …

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Beginner · Orlando, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON MakerHacks II

Oct. 18, 2025 - Oct. 19, 2025

Ended

PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE USING THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM. Joining the hackathon on Devpost means nothing unless you are registered to the event through …

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Beginner · IoT · Machine Learning · San Francisco, California, United States
IN-PERSON Lehigh Fall 2025 Collegiate Hackathon

Oct. 18, 2025 - Oct. 19, 2025

Ended

Join us for Lehigh University’s annual Fall Hackathon! We are excited to welcome the creativity of students from universities all over the PA/NJ area! Open …

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Beginner · Design · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
IN-PERSON Opportunity Hack 2025 | ASU Fall Hackathon 2025 | Tempe Arizona - Oct 11-12

Oct. 11, 2025 - Oct. 12, 2025

Ended

About the challenge Apply here: https://www.ohack.dev/hack/2025_fall#applications Join 90 hackers at ASU's unique nonprofit-focused hackathon in Phoenix. 36-hour coding marathon with $5K prizes. Beginner-friendly. Register now! …

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Beginner · Social · Tempe, Arizona, United States
IN-PERSON CipherHacks

Oct. 11, 2025

Date TBD

Spots are limited, so register on our website to get early access to registration and event updates! cipherhacks.tech/register CipherHacks is a free, 24-hour cybersecurity-themed hackathon …

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Beginner · IoT · Security · San Diego, California, United States
IN-PERSON BostonHacks 2025

Oct. 11, 2025 - Oct. 12, 2025

Ended

What is BostonHacks? BostonHacks is a 24-hour event where students from different backgrounds gather together to use technology to create cool projects. Come to BostonHacks …

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Beginner · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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