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 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 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 …

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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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  1. 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
IN-PERSON HackNotts 24

27 Oct 2024

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HackNotts is an annual 24-hour hackathon brought to you by HackSoc and supported by Frasers Group, Capital One, and University of Nottingham's School of Computer …

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Beginner · Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
IN-PERSON Hackabyte's Fall 2024 Hackathon

19 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

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About the hackathon

During the opening ceremony, a theme will be introduced to all participants. All groups must create a project that solves a problem …

IN-PERSON ETH Oxford

8 Mar 2024 - 10 Mar 2024

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About the challenge

 

ETH Oxford is a 3-day blockchain hackathon between March 8 - March 11 bringing together the best builders of web3 alongside talented …

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Beginner · Blockchain · DevOps · Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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