Millions of students can now get access to a free year of Kiro from AWS

Insight summary

• •Millions of students at 132 universities in 18 countries can access a free year of Kiro, an AI agent for software engineering, with no credit card required.
• •The program provides 1,000 credits per month, access to the latest AI models, and zero-install Kiro Web to support students in completing projects.
• •Kiro is the same AI agent used by companies like Mondelēz International, Siemens, and Amazon to develop software.
• •Since its pilot in March 2026, students have created apps ranging from accessibility tools for visually impaired users to voice-activated wellness platforms.
• •The initiative expands university access 12-fold from the pilot phase and covers regions including North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.
• •Amazon has committed over $70 million in scholarships since 2019 and integrates AI skills development with internships.
• •Kiro teaches students professional AI development practices such as spec-driven development and collaborative project planning.