Deepgram for Startups
Build your voice AI product on the platform startups trust.
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.
Applicants must be:
- An AI builder or early-stage startup
- In production or looking to launch in the next 6 months
- Committed to actively building and engaging with our community
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.
<200ms
Ultra-Low Latency
Real-time streaming for live conversations and voice agents.
Enterprise
Security
SOC 2, PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA compliant.
50+
Global Scale
Languages supported with consistent quality worldwide.
Apply today!
Create a Deepgram account to apply. Have your Project ID handy. Sign in / Create account — opens in a new tab, your progress stays here.
How it works
1. Apply
Tell us about your startup and how you plan to use voice AI.
2. Get Accepted
Our team reviews applications and typically responds within one week.
3. Start building
Credits will be automatically deposited in your console within 24-48 hours of acceptance.
"Vapi is the leading platform for voice agents, enabling developers and enterprises to build low-latency, realistic agents they can trust. Our voice capabilities powered by Deepgram APIs, deliver the accuracy, low latency and quality our customers need to build reliable, real-time voice agents."
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to build?
Start building with Deepgram’s speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and Voice Agent APIs