Deepgram

Build next-gen AI apps with voice

Deepgram Startup Program helps technical founders create, launch, and scale voice-enabled experiences with speech recognition. Get up to $100,000 in credits to use over the next 12 months.

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Join 500+ startups building the future of voice AI

Do more with voice

Deepgram is a comprehensive AI transcription foundation plus the understanding features you need to make your data readable and actionable by humans…or machines.

Access to AI researchers and engineers

Who will work hand-in-hand with you to transform your vision into reality.

Up to $100k Deepgram credits

Use these credits to access to all our powerful STT, TTS, Voice Agent, and Audio Intelligence APIs.

Join a thriving voice AI startup community

Get invited to exclusive startup events, learn from industry experts, and connect with other builders.

Topic summarization

Accurately identify, extract, and summarize conversational audio in your product.

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Requirements to join:

  • Created a free Deepgram account

  • You're a talented AI builder or an early-stage startup (<$10m raised)

  • Committed to actively building and engaging with our community

  • In production or looking to launch in the next 6 months

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Deepgram’s transcription is super fast and accurate. Their managed whisper API has also been huge accelerator for how quickly we can build products for end customers

Blaine Bolus

Founder, Castmagic

Frequently Asked Questions

The amount of credits you’ll receive depends on your company’s stage, how you plan to use Deepgram, and whether you’re referred through one of our partners. Deepgram has active partnerships with leading venture capital firms, accelerators, and startup networks that provide enhanced offers to their portfolios. If you’re applying through one of these partners, you can find the specific offer listed on their perks page.

For direct applicants, Deepgram’s starter offer starts at $1,000 in free Startup Program credits, with opportunities to upgrade to tiers worth up to $100,000 as you grow and deepen your product usage.

Each credit grant expires 12 months from when it's issued.

Absolutely! We review all applications on a case-by-case basis. If you're already using Deepgram and meet the criteria, we'd love to support your growth. 

We evaluate applications case-by-case. If you've raised more but are still early in your voice AI journey, apply anyway and tell us about your situation. We're flexible for the right use cases.

Our team typically responds within one week of submission.

Startup credits are automatically deposited in your console within 24-48 hours of approval. If you're new to Deepgram, you'll also have $200 in promotional credits available immediately upon signup. 

Yes! Add as many as you need. We bill by usage, not users.

The Deepgram Startup Program is designed for startups building their own voice AI products, not for agencies or consultants building on behalf of clients. If you're an agency interested in Deepgram, please contact our sales team for partnership opportunities.

We’re thrilled you want to offer this program to your startups. We work with many other top VCs and accelerators. You can contact us at startups@deepgram.com

Turn your innovative ideas into action and get started today!

Deepgram offers the essential tools required for each stage of your startup's growth.

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