FOUNDERS‼️: @DeepgramAI will cover your voice AI bill for a year. Up to $100K in credits. No VC backing required.
Building a voice agent? Speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and the agent layer are all covered. Real credits, not a discount.
What you get:
- up to $100K in API credits (12 mo)
- invite-only events
- engineering support groups
- access to the Deepgram startup community
Who qualifies:
- AI builder or early-stage startup
- in production or launching in 6 mo
- committed to building with the community
You need a Deepgram account and your Project ID. They usually reply within a week, and credits land in your console 24 to 48 hours after acceptance.
👉 Apply → deepgram.com/startup-program
Updated Oct 23, 2026, 10:26 UTC
Deepgram Startup Program
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Deepgram credits for its speech-to-text, text-to-speech and Voice Agent APIs, plus invite-only events, engineering support groups and the Deepgram startup community.
- Value
- Up to $100,000 in Deepgram credits over 12 months; direct applicants start at $1,000
- Who qualifies
- AI builders or early-stage startups in production or launching in the next 6 months, committed to building and engaging with the Deepgram community
- How to claim
- Create a Deepgram account and apply on the program page with your Project ID; replies usually within a week, credits land in your console 24 to 48 hours after acceptance
- Expiry
- ongoing (each credit grant expires 12 months from issue)
- Status
- Live
- Last verified
- Oct 23, 2026
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Notes and caveats
Direct applicants start at $1,000; tiers up to $100,000 open up as your usage grows. Partner VCs and accelerators may list bigger offers on their perks pages. Applications are reviewed case by case.
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Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 10:26 UTC · last verified Oct 23, 2026