Devin for Startups

Cognition · AI coding agent

$15K$15,000 in Devin credits on approval, plus a 1:1 match on reloads up to $50,000 on your next $100,000 of usage

Cognition's startup program for its AI software engineer Devin: free credits on approval, matched credits on later usage, unlimited seats and founder events.

Key terms

For early-stage startups; Cognition reviews applications on a rolling basis
$15,000 in Devin credits loaded the day you are approved
1:1 match on credits you reload, up to $50,000 on your next $100,000 of usage (a discount on paid usage, not free cash)
Unlimited seats, founder events and early-access previews

Eligibility

Where: Worldwide
Stages: pre-seed, seed, series-a
Needs VC/accelerator backing: No
Needs partner referral code: No
Must be incorporated: Yes
AI focus required: No
Students / researchers: Not eligible
Nonprofits: Not eligible

Also required

Early-stage startup
Application reviewed by Cognition

How to apply

Apply through the form on devin.ai/startups; approved startups get the credits in their Devin account.

Benefit: credits
Equity-free: Yes
Decision time: —
Credit validity: —
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Open

Apply on official site → Check if I qualify

Verified 2026-11-09 · source

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