Zoom is giving away $150K? they just launched AI Launchpad, offering startups up to $150,000 in FREE AI API credits
ZoomZoom AI LaunchpadModel APIs
Up to $150,000 in complimentary Zoom AI Services credits, equity-free, in three tiers ($5,000, $50,000 or $150,000)
Zoom AI Services offers speech, translation, summarization, voice and decision APIs. AI Launchpad is a grant program giving eligible AI-native startups $5,000, $50,000 or $150,000 in credits, valid 12 months, with no equity taken.
LiveVerified Nov 13, 2026 against the official page
- Who qualifies
- Early- to growth-stage startups building AI-first products, with a prototype, production product or clear technical roadmap; worldwide except US-sanctioned countries; funding not required; limited spots, rolling review at Zoom's discretion.
- How to claim
- Apply on the official AI Launchpad page. A Zoom account is required. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; shortlisted founders get a 20-minute call. Zoom aims to decide within one month. Credits are provisioned within 48 hours of signed acceptance.
- Expiry
- ongoing
Heads up. Credits expire 12 months after issuance with no cash value. A valid payment method is required after acceptance; overage is billed. Limited spots; acceptance and tier are at Zoom's discretion. Marketing tier names (Seed, Growth, Scale) differ from the terms (Launch, Scale, Propel); amounts match. One grant per participant. Credits apply only to Zoom AI Services.
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Added Nov 13, 2026 · Last changed Nov 13, 2026