Deepgram for startups
Get the accuracy, speed, and reliability your product demands on a single voice AI platform. Apply to Deepgram for Startups and get up to $100,000 in credits over 12 months.
Leading voice teams build with Deepgram
Those selected get exclusive access to:
API Credits
Up to $100k Deepgram credits to build with Deepgram's powerful STT, TTS, voice agent capabilities. Credits must be used within 12 months.
Community & Networking
Access invite-only events, engineering support groups, and the Deepgram startup community.
- 99.5%Enterprise Accuracy Industry-leading speech recognition across accents and domains.
- <200msUltra-Low Latency Real-time streaming for live conversations and voice agents.
- 100%Enterprise Security SOC 2, PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA compliant.
- 60+Global Scale Languages supported with consistent quality worldwide.
Apply today
Applicants must be: An AI builder or early-stage startup, in production or looking to launch in the next 6 months, and committed to actively building and engaging with our community.
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How it works
Apply
Tell us about your startup and how you plan to use voice AI.
Get accepted
Our team reviews applications and typically responds within one week.
Start building
Credits will be automatically deposited in your console within 24-48 hours of acceptance.
“Twilio’s flexible orchestration capabilities and global communications infrastructure combined with speech recognition powered by Deepgram APIs deliver seamless, low-latency, and human-like AI agent experiences that are powering today’s Voice AI renaissance.”
Andy O'Dower
VP of Product Management, Twilio
"Our voice capabilities powered by Deepgram APIs deliver the accuracy, low latency, and quality our customers need to build reliable, real-time voice agents."
Nikhil Gupta
Founder and CTO, Vapi
“They don't just chase generic benchmarks; they tailor their models to deliver on the metrics that really matter to us.”
Josh Levin
Head of Product, Cresta
FAQ
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
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