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 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

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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
IN-PERSON HackNC 2025

Oct. 11, 2025 - Oct. 12, 2025

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HackNC is a weekend for students of all skill levels to broaden their talents. Your challenge is to make an awesome project in just 24 …

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Beginner · Social · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
ONLINE UI/UX Design Hackathon

Oct. 8, 2025 - Nov. 30, 2025

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🔹 Overview The RHS UI/UX Design Hackathon is a global, virtual competition that invites high school students to explore the world of human-centered design. Whether …

IN-PERSON MHacks 2025

Sept. 27, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025

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In the spirit of innovation and with a nod to the past, we proudly present MHacks 2025, a coding marathon set to redefine the boundaries …

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Beginner · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
IN-PERSON Hyphen-Hacks 2025

Sept. 27, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025

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Hyphen-Hacks is an annual 12-hour hackathon aimed at high school students from around the Bay Area with diverse backgrounds and skill levels. We hope to …

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Beginner · Education · Social · San Francisco, California, United States
IN-PERSON PEDIHacks: Artificial Intelligence Imaging to Innovate for Inclusivity - AI^4

Sept. 20, 2025

Date TBD

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, albeit fictional, can prepare you for a real-life career in health care. In this competition, Boston Children’s …

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Beginner · Health · Machine Learning · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
IN-PERSON Hello World 2025

Sept. 20, 2025 - Sept. 21, 2025

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Welcome to Hello World 2025. Hello World is a 24-hour coding marathon where you can turn your ideas into reality. Our mission is to empower …

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Beginner · West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
IN-PERSON Carolina Data Challenge 2025

Sept. 20, 2025 - Sept. 21, 2025

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About the challenge The Carolina Data Challenge, or CDC, is UNC’s weekend-long data science hackathon hosted by Carolina Analytics and Data Science (CADS) in partnership …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
IN-PERSON SteelHacks XII

Sept. 20, 2025 - Sept. 21, 2025

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About the challenge SteelHacks is a weekend-long event where students from around the nation work together to build innovative technology products. For over a decade, …

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Beginner · Social · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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