Deepgram YC Program

Deepgram YC Program helps technical founders create, launch, and scale voice-enabled experiences with speech recognition and text-to-speech capabilities. Get up to $500,000 in credits to use over the next 12 months.

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Benefits of joining the AI startup program

Access to AI researchers and engineers

Access to AI researchers and engineers

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

Up to $500k Deepgram credits

Up to $500k Deepgram credits

use credits for the next 12 months for speech recognition AI capabilities.

Connect with a community of users

Connect with a community of users

for startup leaders and builders, collaborating and growing together. Leverage the network of Deepgram users to help you bring your product to a whole new level.

Topic summarization

Topic summarization

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

Join the program

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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How It Works

1. Apply

1. Apply

Tell us about your startup and how you plan to use speech AI. 

2. Get Approved

2. Get Approved

Our team reviews applications and typically responds within one week.

3. Start building

3. Start building

Your startup credits will be automatically deposited in your console within 24-48 hours of approval. New Deepgram accounts also receive $200 in promotional credits to start building immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Deepgram Speech-to-Text cost per hour?
Does Deepgram charge for silence or round up audio time?
What is included in the $200 free credit?
How do you calculate costs for multichannel audio?
What is the difference between Pay-As-You-Go and Growth plans?
Are there extra fees for real-time streaming vs. pre-recorded audio?
How does pricing work for the Voice Agent API?
Do Audio Intelligence features cost extra?
Is Text-to-Speech (Aura) billed by the minute or character?
Can I deploy Deepgram on-premise or in a private cloud?
What happens if I exceed my concurrency limit?
Is Deepgram HIPAA and SOC 2 compliant?
Do you offer volume discounts for high-usage applications?

Turn your ideas into action today!

Deepgram offers the essential tools required for each stage of your startup's growth. You’ll need a free Deepgram account to apply. Have your Project ID handy. Sign in / Create account — opens in a new tab, your progress stays here.