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Deepgram startup program: up to $100K for voice AI builders

Open applicationLast verified 15 October 2026

Credit amount (provider's words)

Up to $100,000 in credits over 12 months

As stated by Deepgram; not a guarantee. Deepgram decides who is approved.

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The Deepgram startup program gives AI builders and early-stage startups up to $100,000 in Deepgram credits for speech-to-text, text-to-speech and Voice Agent APIs, to be used within 12 months. You need to be in production or launching within six months, and you apply with your Deepgram Project ID, so create an account first.

Deepgram for Startups gives voice AI builders up to $100,000 in Deepgram credits. The credits cover speech-to-text, text-to-speech and Voice Agent APIs and must be used within 12 months. You apply with a Deepgram Project ID, so you need an account first.

What you get

  • Up to $100,000 in Deepgram credits for STT, TTS and Voice Agent APIs
  • Invite-only events, engineering support groups and the Deepgram startup community

Eligibility

  • An AI builder or early-stage startup
  • In production, or launching within the next 6 months
  • Committed to building and engaging with Deepgram's community

How the Deepgram startup program works

Credit types and validity

  • Up to $100,000 in Deepgram credits (STT, TTS and Voice Agent APIs)
  • Invite-only events and engineering support groups
  • Access to the Deepgram startup community

How the credits are applied and when they expire

Create or sign in to a Deepgram account and copy your Project ID, then click 'Apply Now' on deepgram.com/startup-program and describe your startup and voice AI plans. On acceptance, credits are deposited into your console within 24–48 hours and must be used within 12 months.

Approval time

Typically within one week; credits deposited within 24–48 hours of acceptance

For founders in India

No India-specific terms published.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Create or sign in to a Deepgram account and copy your Project ID
  2. Go to deepgram.com/startup-program and click 'Apply Now'
  3. Tell Deepgram about your startup and how you plan to use voice AI
  4. Deepgram typically responds within one week; credits are deposited in your console within 24–48 hours of acceptance

Documents and details to keep ready

  • Deepgram Project ID
  • No other document list is published

Tips before you apply

  • Copy your Deepgram Project ID before starting the form
  • Apply when you're in production or within 6 months of launch
  • Plan usage to consume credits inside the 12-month window

Terms to know

  • Credits must be used within 12 months
  • The FAQ covers existing customers, companies that raised more than $10M, and agencies, but the answers were not visible in our fetch

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Deepgram startup program give?

Up to $100,000 in Deepgram credits.

Do Deepgram startup credits expire?

Yes, they must be used within 12 months.

What can the credits be used for?

Deepgram's speech-to-text, text-to-speech and Voice Agent APIs.

How long does Deepgram take to respond?

Typically within one week; credits are deposited 24–48 hours after acceptance.

What do I need to apply?

A Deepgram account and its Project ID, plus details of your startup and how you plan to use voice AI.

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