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 CornHacks 2023

Feb. 4, 2023 - Feb. 5, 2023

Ended

Welcome to CornHacks 2023! The "theme" of the hackathon is cybersecurity but projects of any type are encouraged! View our official website here: unlcornhacks.com. CornHacks …

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Beginner · Lincoln, California, United States
IN-PERSON StuyHacks XII

Feb. 4, 2023

Date TBD

StuyHacks is a student-run hackathon taking place in the heart of Manhattan. We seek to expose as many high school and middle school students as …

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Beginner · United States
IN-PERSON Rose Hack 2023

Jan. 15, 2023

Date TBD

Welcome to Rose Hack 2023! Rose Hack 2023 is UCR's women-centric hackathon where students from all backgrounds are celebrated. Hundreds of participants form teams and …

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Beginner · Education · Social · Riverside, Ohio, United States
IN-PERSON Codealyst x Leigh Girls Who Code Hackathon

Jan. 15, 2023

Date TBD

The Codealyst x Leigh Girls Who Code Hackathon is a series of workshops where students will learn valuable computer science skills and work on projects …

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Beginner · Web · San Jose, California, United States
IN-PERSON Codealyst x Leigh Girls Who Code Hackathon (will delete)

Jan. 10, 2023 - Jan. 11, 2023

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The Codealyst x Leigh Girls Who Code Hackathon is a series of workshops where students will learn valuable computer science skills and work on projects …

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Beginner · Web · San Jose, California, United States
IN-PERSON GunnHacks 9.0

Jan. 8, 2023 - Jan. 22, 2023

Ended

Welcome to GunnHacks 9.0! GunnHacks 9.0 is the ninth iteration of Gunn High School’s annual, student-run hackathon, running from January 21st to January 22nd, 2023. …

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Beginner · Palo Alto, California, United States
IN-PERSON HackUNT 2023

Jan. 1, 2023 - Jan. 2, 2023

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HackUNT is the University of North Texas' annual 24-hour hackathon. This hackathon is open to coders, designers, and anyone with a great idea! No experience …

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Beginner · Denton, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON yeswewill

Dec. 2, 2022 - Dec. 23, 2022

Ended

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Beginner · Berkeley, California, United States
IN-PERSON HackDown 2022

Nov. 12, 2022 - Nov. 13, 2022

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About the challenge HackDown 2022 is a weekend of fun, learning, and innovation with the opportunity of freebies, exciting workshops, and the chance to gain …

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Beginner · United States
IN-PERSON TechTogether New York 2023

Nov. 12, 2022 - Nov. 13, 2022

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TechTogether New York is a 2-day hackathon held at Columbia University from November 12-13th for people of marginalized genders hosted by community leaders across New …

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Beginner · Social · United States

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