JetBrains Startup Program

50% off all JetBrains developer tools (IDEs, team tools, AI Assistant) for young, privately held startups.

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JetBrains Startup Program is a developer tools perk from JetBrains, offering 50% off purchases for up to five years, for startups under 5 years old.

Value: 50% off
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Discount
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside JetBrains Startup Program

50% off all JetBrains tools, covering up to 10 IDE licenses, 10 team/learning tool subscriptions, and 10 AI Assistant Pro subscriptions, for up to 5 years or until the discounted purchase limit is reached.

Source: The provider's official program page (jetbrains.com/startups) · as of Oct 6, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Privately held Under 5 years old Verifiable online presence Global

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Company age: Under 5 years old
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Discount expires 5 years after approval or once the discounted purchase limit is reached
Other requirements: Privately held company founded within the last 5 years; capped at 10 licenses/subscriptions per tool category.

How to claim

How to apply for JetBrains Startup Program

What to have ready

Confirmation you were founded within the last 5 years

Steps to apply

1Apply on the JetBrains Startups page with your company details; the discount is valid for up to 5 years after approval.

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Source: The provider's official program page (jetbrains.com/startups) · as of Oct 6, 2026

Value is the headline maximum JetBrains advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

JetBrains Startup Program: common questions

What do you get with JetBrains Startup Program?

JetBrains Startup Program offers 50% off purchases for up to five years.

Who qualifies for JetBrains Startup Program?

JetBrains Startup Program is for idea-stage, pre-seed, seed and Series A startups under 5 years old. Privately held company founded within the last 5 years; capped at 10 licenses/subscriptions per tool category.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get JetBrains Startup Program?

No. JetBrains Startup Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for JetBrains Startup Program?

Apply on the JetBrains Startups page with your company details; the discount is valid for up to 5 years after approval.

How long do I have to use JetBrains Startup Program, and does it expire?

Discount expires 5 years after approval or once the discounted purchase limit is reached

Is JetBrains Startup Program available outside the US?

JetBrains Startup Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Has JetBrains Startup Program changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read JetBrains's page for it 2 times since September 8, 2026, most recently on October 6, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

JetBrains Startup Program's terms over time

We have read JetBrains's page for it (jetbrains.com/startups) twice since September 8, 2026, most recently on October 6, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

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