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 AfroPix 2025

Feb. 22, 2025

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About the challenge

The Afropix 2025 Hackathon is focused on creating compelling visualizations and software that highlight African American achievements across various fields. Participants will …

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Beginner · Low/No-Code · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
IN-PERSON BioHacks

Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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Join us for a 2-day hackathon that dives deep into the fascinating world of bioinformatics! BioHacks offers an immersive platform for students to unleash their …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Santa Cruz, California, United States
IN-PERSON Battery Fire Safety

Feb. 22, 2025

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Fires caused by e-bike batteries are a challenge that needs bold thinkers and creative solutions. With lithium ion batteries revolutionizing urban transportation, fire safety issues …

IN-PERSON MadData25

Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025

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MadData is  UW-Madison based hackathon organized by the dotData Data Science Club. 

Harness the power of data to solve real-world problems and challenges. Link to …

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Beginner · Social · Madison, Wisconsin, United States
IN-PERSON temphackkkk

Feb. 19, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2025

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IN-PERSON Kent Hack Enough 2025

Feb. 15, 2025 - Feb. 16, 2025

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Event Time Location
Check-in 10:00 AM 2nd floor open gallery
Pre-event 10:00 AM  
Sponsor Tables 10:30 AM 2nd floor open gallery
Team formation 11:00 AM …

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Beginner · Kent, Ohio, United States
IN-PERSON CrimsonCode Hackathon

Feb. 15, 2025 - Feb. 16, 2025

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Date: February 15-16th 2025

Hosted by the Washington State University's Association of Computing Machinery, we're thrilled to announce the CrimsonCode Hackathon 2024! This dynamic, 24-hour …

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Beginner · Pullman, Washington, United States
IN-PERSON hackTAMS 2025

Feb. 15, 2025 - Feb. 16, 2025

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hackTAMS is an annual hackathon organized by students at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. A hackathon is a coding marathon where students design, …

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Beginner · Web · Denton, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON IPC Mid Winter Hackathon 2025

Feb. 14, 2025 - Feb. 24, 2025

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IPC's Mid Winter Hackathon is an exciting event that challenges participants to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems using technology. This year’s theme focuses on …

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Beginner · Bellevue, Wisconsin, United States
IN-PERSON HackDuke: Code for Good 2025

Feb. 8, 2025 - Feb. 9, 2025

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About the challenge

Code for Good 2025 is an in-person 24-hour hackathon running from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. Check-in is from 9-11am, but we …

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Beginner · Social · Durham, North Carolina, United States

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