Kiro Startup Credits Program
Kiro is the AI coding IDE and CLI built by AWS. Early-stage to Series A startups can apply for up to one year of Kiro Pro+ credits for teams of up to 2, 10 or 30 users.
Kiro Startup Credits Program is a developer tools perk from Kiro, offering up to 1 year free of Kiro Pro+, open to any startup.
- Value
- Up to 1 year free
- Who qualifies
- Any startup
- Benefit type
- Credits
- Terms
- Verified
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Inside Kiro Startup Credits Program
- Up to one year's worth of Kiro Pro+ credits in three tiers: Starter (up to 2 Kiro users), Growth (up to 10) and Scale (up to 30).
- Kiro publishes no dollar amount per tier; its terms say the amount depends on the tier you select.
- The credits are deposited to your AWS account and work only when you sign in to Kiro through AWS IAM Identity Center.
- Kiro Pro+ lists at $40 a month per user.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- Any startup
- Startup stage
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
- Geography
- Global
- Deadline
- Apply by December 31, 2026
- Other requirements
- Not open to startups with active AWS Activate credits (those credits can be spent on Kiro instead). You need an AWS account whose email uses your startup's own domain. One grant per startup, and the applicant must be 18 or older. Not available to individuals living in Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, China, Cuba, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Mexico, North Korea, Poland, Russia, Spain, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Crimea or the DNR and LNR regions.
How to apply for Kiro Startup Credits Program
- Your incorporation details (EIN or company registration)
- A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
- 1Apply at aws.amazon.com/startups/credits/kiro, signed in with AWS, between April 7 and December 31, 2026.
- 2Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; approved credits go to the AWS account you named, and you use them by signing in to Kiro with IAM Identity Center.
Kiro Startup Credits Program: common questions
What do you get with Kiro Startup Credits Program?
Kiro Startup Credits Program offers up to 1 year free of Kiro Pro+. Up to one year's worth of Kiro Pro+ credits in three tiers: Starter (up to 2 Kiro users), Growth (up to 10) and Scale (up to 30). Kiro publishes no dollar amount per tier; its terms say the amount depends on the tier you select. The credits are deposited to your AWS account and work only when you sign in to Kiro through AWS IAM Identity Center. Kiro Pro+ lists at $40 a month per user.
Who qualifies for Kiro Startup Credits Program?
Kiro Startup Credits Program is for idea-stage, pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Not open to startups with active AWS Activate credits (those credits can be spent on Kiro instead). You need an AWS account whose email uses your startup's own domain. One grant per startup, and the applicant must be 18 or older. Not available to individuals living in Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, China, Cuba, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Mexico, North Korea, Poland, Russia, Spain, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Crimea or the DNR and LNR regions.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Kiro Startup Credits Program?
No. Kiro Startup Credits Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for Kiro Startup Credits Program?
Apply at aws.amazon.com/startups/credits/kiro, signed in with AWS, between April 7 and December 31, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; approved credits go to the AWS account you named, and you use them by signing in to Kiro with IAM Identity Center.
How long do I have to use Kiro Startup Credits Program, and does it expire?
Credits expire one year after they are issued to your AWS account. Applications are open April 7 to December 31, 2026.
Is Kiro Startup Credits Program available outside the US?
Kiro Startup Credits Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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