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 yeswewill - Fall 2023

Nov. 24, 2023 - Dec. 2, 2023

Ended

See project guidelines here: https://sites.google.com/berkeley.edu/yeswecan/project

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Beginner · Berkeley, California, United States
IN-PERSON CodeJam 2023

Nov. 16, 2023

Date TBD

About the challenge We have 5 challenges to solve.

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Beginner · Social · Lubbock, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON Apps for Calendars

Nov. 16, 2023

Date TBD

About the challenge Make an app! Get started

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Beginner · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
IN-PERSON UB Hacking Fall 2023

Nov. 4, 2023 - Nov. 5, 2023

Ended

UB Hacking is University at Buffalo's student-run hackathon. Students from different backgrounds with any-level of experience are welcome to join us as they build fun, …

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Beginner · Databases · Social · United States
IN-PERSON myNetworkHer[Hacks]

Nov. 4, 2023

Date TBD

About the challenge REGISTER now!: mynetworkher.org/hackathon With the goal of creating an uplifting space, myNetworkHer[Hacks] invites female and non-binary high schoolers to both promote their …

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Beginner · Social · United States
IN-PERSON Rowdy Datathon 2023

Oct. 28, 2023 - Oct. 29, 2023

Ended

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

Ended

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

Ended

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

Ended

**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

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