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 HackWesTX Fall 2023

Sept. 17, 2023

Date TBD

Welcome to HackWesTX, Texas Tech University's premier hackathon that brings together students, innovators, and industry professionals to the heart of West Texas. HackWesTX is not …

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Beginner · Education · Lubbock, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON HackCMU 2023

Sept. 16, 2023

Date TBD

https://www.acmatcmu.com/hackcmu

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Beginner · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
IN-PERSON CodeFest

Sept. 2, 2023

Date TBD

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

Ended

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

Date TBD

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

Date TBD

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

Date TBD

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. Focusing …

IN-PERSON Fall In Vets Hackathon with AI guest speaker from Harvard CS50 guest lecturer

June 30, 2023 - July 2, 2023

Ended

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

Ended

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

Date TBD

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

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