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Offer on record
Kong for Startups credits and discount
Selected early-stage AI and API startups can receive up to $100,000 in Kong Konnect Plus credits for 12 months, followed by 50% off list pricing for 24 months.
Apply at konghq.comWhat you get
3 benefits on record
- Up to $100,000credit · 1 yearUp to $100,000 in Kong Konnect Plus credits valid for 12 months.
- 50% offon Kong Konnect Plus products in use · 2 years50% off list pricing for 24 months after credits expire or the credit balance is exhausted.
- Also on recordDirect technical support through a dedicated Slack channel, architecture reviews, office hours, and priority responses for launch blockers.
- Cost not statedcostThe public program page does not establish separate consideration.
Who qualifies
1 condition
- Applicant must be an early-stage AI or API startup, typically pre-seed through Series A with under $10 million in total funding, and be in production or planning to launch within six months; Kong makes final decisions based on capacity and fit.vendor decides
How to apply
- AvailabilityPublic. Anyone who meets the conditions can apply.
- MethodApplication form at konghq.com/solutions/startup-program
- Operated byKong sets the terms and handles access.
- TermsNo separate terms page on record.
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Where this comes from
Offered by
Kong provides API and AI connectivity infrastructure, including gateways, service mesh, developer portals, and usage metering.
In this program
Kong for Startups supports early-stage AI and API companies with Konnect Plus credits, discounted pricing, product access, and direct technical guidance.