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Kiro for startups - Kiro
Kiro for startups
Accelerate from idea to production with free startup credits, community support, and structured AI coding.
Apply for startup credits
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Build faster with specs
Easily transition from vibe to spec mode and quickly bring your ideas from prototype to production.
Scale smarter
Bring structure to your AI coding workflows across tools, environments, and teams.
Ship securely from day 1
Built on AWS with security and privacy, ship your work with confidence.
Kiro is the AI IDE we trust in a regulated environment. It provides the security foundation and reliability we need to operate confidently under strict regulatory oversight. It has shifted our engineering time from grunt work to impact.
M. Reza Ganji
Director of Platform Engineering and Architecture
Up to one year’s worth of Kiro Pro+ credits for startups
For a limited time only, early stage to Series A VC-backed startups globally can apply for up to 1-year’s worth of free Kiro Pro+ at three-tiered options. Startups with active AWS Activate Credits are
not eligible
for this promotion, but don’t worry, Activate credits can be used for Kiro. Sign in with your AWS account to start building today.
Apply for startup credits
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Starter Tier
up to 2 Kiro users
Growth Tier
up to 10 Kiro users
Scale Tier
up to 30 Kiro users
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and you should expect to hear back via email after submitting the form. If you are approved, you will receive Kiro credits that are automatically added to your AWS account.
Trusted by founders and startup teams every day
Kiro gave me momentum. Ideas turned into plans we could trust, and shipping felt calm instead of chaotic. I spend less time herding tasks and more time building, with a level of clarity that sticks from kickoff to release.
Stephen Brandon
Engineering Manager
Once I’m confident in a new idea, spec mode lets me be precise on requirements. This precision automatically converts into production-quality code quickly without the undesired AI slop.
Rene Brandel
Founder and CEO, Casco (YC X25)
Common questions
What are Kiro startup credits?
What are Kiro startup credits?
For a limited time only, early stage to Series A VC-backed startups in most countries globally can apply for up to one year’s worth of Kiro Pro+ credits at three tiered packages. If you are approved, you will receive Kiro credits that are automatically added to your AWS account. If you select a plan greater than Kiro Pro+ upon receiving credits or exceed the number of users for the package tier you selected, you may be charged additional fees.
Who is eligible to apply for Kiro startup credits?
Who is eligible to apply for Kiro startup credits?
To apply for up to one year’s worth of Kiro Pro+ credits, you must be an early stage to Series A startup with an official business email address that matches your startup’s domain (example.com). You must also have an AWS Account ID which uses a matching email address. If you are a first time AWS user, you can [create an AWS account](http://signin.aws.amazon.com/signup?request_type=register) and obtain an AWS Account ID.
Which countries or regions support Kiro startup credits?
Which countries or regions support Kiro startup credits?
Kiro credits are supported in most countries globally where AWS billing is available. Excludes individuals living in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Hong Kong and Greater China Region (GCR), Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Philippines, Russia, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Belarus, the region of Crimea, and the United Arab Emirates.
Do I need an AWS Account to apply for Kiro Credits?
Do I need an AWS Account to apply for Kiro Credits?
Yes, you need an AWS Account in order to receive Kiro Credits.
How do I use my Kiro startup credits?
How do I use my Kiro startup credits?
To use your Kiro startup credits, you must log in to Kiro using AWS IAM Identity Center ([Kiro Enterprise](/docs/enterprise/getting-started/)). Startup credits are not available when logging in with AWS Builder ID or social logins (GitHub, Google). Make sure your AWS account is configured with [IAM Identity Center](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/singlesignon/latest/userguide/getting-started.html) and use those credentials to access Kiro and redeem your startup credits.
How will I be notified about my credit application status?
How will I be notified about my credit application status?
Our team will email you regarding your application status.
Can I apply for Kiro credits more than once?
Can I apply for Kiro credits more than once?
You may only receive credits once; however, if you were previously rejected and your eligibility status has changed, you can re-apply if you meet all the requirements.
Can I apply multiple times with the same AWS Account?
Can I apply multiple times with the same AWS Account?
You may apply once at a time; however, if you were previously rejected and your eligibility status has changed, you can re-apply if you meet all the requirements.
Can I submit more than one application at the same time?
Can I submit more than one application at the same time?
No, we will only consider one application at a time per startup.
Can I wait to activate my credits?
Can I wait to activate my credits?
No, all credits will be directly deposited to the provided AWS Account ID and will be activated upon provisioning.
How do I track my credit usage?
How do I track my credit usage?
You can view your credit usage in your AWS account.
What happens after my credits are used?
What happens after my credits are used?
Once you’ve used up all your credits, you’ll automatically switch to standard Kiro Pro+ billing.
Can I redeem free Kiro credits and also use AWS Activate credits towards Kiro?
Can I redeem free Kiro credits and also use AWS Activate credits towards Kiro?
Startups who have joined AWS Activate are not eligible for this offer; however, AWS Activate credits can be used towards Kiro. Provided you meet the eligibility criteria for each offer, startups who have been accepted into the Kiro Startup Credit Program though can still apply for AWS Activate afterwards.
What are the benefits once I am approved for Kiro credits?
What are the benefits once I am approved for Kiro credits?
You will receive up to 1-year’s worth of Kiro Pro+ credits at the tier you selected.
Do the credits expire?
Do the credits expire?
Yes, credits expire one year after date of issuance to your AWS account.
Can my Kiro credits be refunded or re-issued?
Can my Kiro credits be refunded or re-issued?
No, your credits cannot be refunded or re-issued.
Can I transfer or sell my Kiro credits?
Can I transfer or sell my Kiro credits?
No, you may not transfer or sell your Kiro credits.
Can I share my Kiro credits with associated accounts?
Can I share my Kiro credits with associated accounts?
Kiro credits will be issued at a company level, so Kiro credits can be shared by authorized users of associated accounts that belong to the same company.
I have a question about how Kiro startup credits work. Who should I contact?
I have a question about how Kiro startup credits work. Who should I contact?
If you have any questions, please contact [AWS Startups support](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/contact-us/contact-support).
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