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 $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
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Those selected get exclusive access to:

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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.

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Community & Networking

Access invite-only events, engineering support groups, and the Deepgram startup community.

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99.5%

Enterprise Accuracy

Industry-leading speech recognition across accents and domains.

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<200ms

Ultra-Low Latency

Real-time streaming for live conversations and voice agents.

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Enterprise

Security

SOC 2, PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA compliant.

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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

1. Apply

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

2. Get Approved

2. Get Accepted

Our team reviews applications and typically responds within one week.

3. Start building

3. Start building

Credits will be automatically deposited in your console within 24-48 hours of acceptance.

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Nikhil GuptaFounder and CTO, Vapi
"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

How much in credits will I receive?
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What if I've raised more than $10M?
How long does approval take?
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Is this program for agencies or consultants?
I am a VC/Accelerator/Startup partner and I want to offer this program to startups in my portfolio. What should I do?

Ready to build?

Start building with Deepgram’s speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and Voice Agent APIs