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.
Explore Beginner hackathons online and in-person
IN-PERSON CodeFest

Sept. 2, 2023

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About the challenge

Complete at least one project during CodeFest!

Get started

Follow the tutorials to build a design.

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Beginner · United States
IN-PERSON TaroHacks

Aug. 12, 2023 - Aug. 13, 2023

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About the challenge

TaroHacks is a 24-hour hackathon held from August 12th to August 13th for middle and high schoolers. This hackathon is organized with …

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Beginner · Education · Social · San Jose, California, United States
IN-PERSON Oasis Hacks

Aug. 6, 2023

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https://oasishacks.com

 

Oasis Hacks, hosted by Cal Commit, is an exciting hackathon event that brings together creative minds and tech enthusiasts to collaborate and build innovative …

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Beginner · Web · Oakland, California, United States
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 Encode Justice NY Hackathon

July 1, 2023

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Attendees must RSVP here!:

Encode Justice New York is excited to announce that they are hosting a full day, in-person hackathon in June 2023. …

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 Hydra Hacks III

May 28, 2023

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Welcome to Hydra Hacks! Hydra Hacks is a hackathon for marginalized genders on May 28. We aim to cultivate diversity in tech among young beginners …

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Beginner · Social · Palo Alto, California, United States
IN-PERSON Westview Hacks

May 27, 2023

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About the challenge

Program ANYTHING

Get started

Learn Python, HTML/CSS/JS, any programming language

Our mentors will help you along the way, no matter your skill …

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Beginner · Databases · Web · San Diego, California, United States
IN-PERSON Ardsley Hacks 2023

May 21, 2023

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About the Challenge:

Ardsley Hacks is Westchester's premier student-run hackathon. Like previous years, high schoolers, of any experience level, can participate. Students can form teams …

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Beginner · United States

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