Hackathons for Beginners 2025

Beginner hackathons are the perfect launchpad for aspiring developers, students, and technology enthusiasts who are new to programming. These events offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can learn by doing, collaborate with others, and create your very first project. Whether you're exploring web development, Python, data science, or design, beginner hackathons help you gain practical experience, mentorship, and real-world confidence. No prior coding skills required—just curiosity and the motivation to learn.
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IN-PERSON ImpactHack 2025

22 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

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About the challenge ImpactHack is a 2-day hackathon taking place in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2025. This event aims to link young talent in the …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Social · Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON CheerpJ: The Hackathon

1 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

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About the challenge This is a hybrid hackathon that you can join in-person or online! Leverage the power of CheerpJ to run Java applications and …

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Beginner · Education · Web · Leeds, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON No More Cyber Bullying!

30 Jun 2025 - 30 Oct 2025

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About the challenge: You need to make a project that will stop cyber-bullying for good! Get started: Some example projects that you can make is …

IN-PERSON WebVM: The hackathon II

7 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2025

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About the challenge WebVM: The hackathon is a global hybrid event open to all developers! Dive into the world of in-browser virtualization by leveraging CheerpX, …

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Beginner · Education · Web · Leeds, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON Studenthack 2025

6 Apr 2025

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Welcome to StudentHack! We've gathered The University of Manchester's 150 brightest and most creative students to join us in turning awesome ideas into futuristic projects, …

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Beginner · Social · Manchester, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON DUWiT Hacks

1 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2025

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About the challenge Our challenge is launch! Build a project inspired by this word. You could for example: Launch yourself into a new coding language …

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Beginner · Durham, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON hackSheffield 9

16 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2024

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Check out https://hacksheffield.uk for everything hackSheffield this year!

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Beginner · Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON GreatUniHack 2024

9 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

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Welcome to GreatUniHack! We're gathering the UK's brightest and most creative students (you!) to join us in turning awesome ideas into reality, networking with companies, …

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Beginner · Social · Manchester, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON CUES Hackathon 2024

2 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2024

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Event Details Participants should design a Python project based on a secret theme (which will be revealed on the day of the hackathon) and present …

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Beginner · Design · Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON DurHack 2024

2 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2024

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Join 600 hackers at DurHack 2024 create, innovate, and push technology to new limits! With expert mentors, a hardware lab, and great APIs, you'll have …

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Beginner · Durham, England, United Kingdom

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