Hackathons for Beginners 2025

Beginner hackathons are the perfect launchpad for aspiring developers, students, and tech enthusiasts who are new to programming. These events offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can learn by doing, collaborate with others, and build your very first project. Whether you're exploring web development, Python, data science, or design, beginner hackathons help you gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world confidence. No prior coding skills required—just curiosity and the drive to learn.
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IN-PERSON CISSA Product-thon 2024

5 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2024

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About the challenge

This event is a no-code, design hackathon where you'll focus on creating a functional prototype of a digital technology that provides an …

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Beginner · Design · Mobile · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
IN-PERSON SYNCS HACK 2024

23 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

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About the challenge

This is the annual 24-hour hackathon hosted by SYNCS, the Sydney Computing Society at the University of Sydney. To be an elligible …

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Beginner · Mobile · Web · Australia
IN-PERSON CISSA First Year Hackathon 2023

18 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2023

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About the challenge

Hey First Years! Welcome to CISSA's inaugural 1st year hackathon!

Designed as a chill and fun hackathon for all first years to …

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Beginner · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
IN-PERSON CSESoc's Flagship Hackathon 2023

30 Jun 2023 - 1 Jul 2023

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Theme and problem statement

Post COVID, our world has opened its arms once more to travelling: to embrace the thrills, uncertainties, adventures of exploring a …

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Beginner · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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