Hi, I completely misunderstood how licenses work and didn't fill in the form regarding indie license for the jam - it is today that I saw request form, but apparently the deadline was yesterday.

Is there a chance that you could consider my late application? 

Otherwise, is using provided 'game jam starter kit' qualifying for 'usage of houdini' criteria?

Pardon me for being scatterbrained :|

No problem, you can still request a temporary Houdini Indie license by filling out this form.

Using one of the game jam starter kits can also qualify for usage of Houdini depending on how they are used.