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Kong for Startups

Claimable value

Up to $100K Kong Konnect Plus credits (12 months; typically $25K–$100K) plus 50% off list for 2 years after; spend across AI Gateway, API Gateway, Mesh, Event Gateway

Redemption

Direct registration on the provider portal

Last swept

30 Sept 2026

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What the program actually gives you

Up to $100K Kong Konnect Plus credits (12 months; typically $25K–$100K) plus 50% off list for 2 years after; spend across AI Gateway, API Gateway, Mesh, Event Gateway — Startup programs · ongoing.

How to claim it

  1. 01

    Open the Kong portal

    The claim button goes straight to the provider's own page. No referral wrapper sits in between.

  2. 02

    Create the account

    Payment details may be requested at signup. The credit itself is what this entry covers.

  3. 03

    Activate the free tier

    Look for the free plan or credit line inside the Kong console. It usually appears on the billing or usage page.

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