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 Rowdy Datathon 2023

Oct. 28, 2023 - Oct. 29, 2023

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About the Rowdy DatathonThe Rowdy Datathon is a free, weekend-long, overnight hackathon focused on data science where students can network, learn about data science, code, …

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Beginner · Education · San Antonio, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON VandyHacks X

Oct. 28, 2023 - Oct. 29, 2023

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Welcome to VandyHacks X - Vanderbilt University's annual student-run hackathon! We welcome hackers of all skill levels and backgrounds to attend our event. Learn new …

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Beginner · Education · United States
IN-PERSON Hack Dearborn: Disrupt Reality

Oct. 21, 2023 - Oct. 22, 2023

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VISIT https://www.hackdearborn.org/ TO REGISTER. ABOUT Hack Dearborn is an upcoming annual hackathon in southeast Michigan. Hack Dearborn will be hosted at the University of Michigan …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Dearborn, Michigan, United States
IN-PERSON Hack Our Community

Oct. 13, 2023 - Oct. 15, 2023

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Cornell DTI's Student-Run Hackathon Date: Oct 13-15 Eligible: Students Description Join us for a 48-hour tech sprint where coders, designers, and business minds converge. Learn, …

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Beginner · Social · Ithaca, New York, United States
IN-PERSON Autonomous Agents: Unleashing the Power of AI

Oct. 13, 2023 - Oct. 14, 2023

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**COLORADO SPONSORS: Visit this link to support the hackathon and be featured at the AI Peaks Conference** About the challenge Welcome to "Autonomous Agents: Unleashing …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Web · Boulder, Colorado, United States
IN-PERSON Girls in Tech NYC ClimateHack 2023

Oct. 7, 2023 - Oct. 8, 2023

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This hackathon enables developers, creatives, and entrepreneurs from all over the NYC & tri-state area co-create solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing …

IN-PERSON Boston University Welcome Back MiniHack

Oct. 7, 2023

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The Welcome Back Mini Hack is tailored specifically for underclassmen and transfer students so that students can begin to understand the world of innovations and …

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Beginner · Social · Web · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
IN-PERSON Wildcat Fresh Hacks

Oct. 7, 2023

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About the challenge After 3 weeks of school, how can you create an impactful solution to help NU students be more productive, meet new friends …

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Beginner · Design · Low/No-Code · Evanston, Illinois, United States
IN-PERSON NASA Space Apps Challenge Mountain View

Oct. 7, 2023 - Oct. 8, 2023

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Dates October 7th and 8th 2023. Location NASA Ames Conference Center Building 3500 Severyns Ave, Moffett field, CA 94035 About the challenge The NASA International …

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Beginner · Education · Machine Learning · Mountain View, California, United States
IN-PERSON Badger Hacks

Sept. 30, 2023 - Oct. 1, 2023

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About the challenge: Create a Web3 App Get started:

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Beginner · Madison, Alabama, United States

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