Deepgram Startup Program 🎁 Program

What you get

Deepgram offers up to $100,000 in credits over 12 months for its speech-to-text, text-to-speech and Voice Agent APIs. Members also get invite-only events, engineering support groups and the Deepgram startup community.

Who qualifies

You should be an AI builder or early-stage startup, in production or planning to launch within six months, and committed to building and engaging with the community. Existing Deepgram customers can apply and are reviewed case by case. If you have raised more than $10M, Deepgram says to apply anyway and explain your situation. The programme is for startups building their own voice AI products, not agencies or consultants building for clients.

Good to know

• The amount you receive depends on your stage, how you plan to use Deepgram and whether a partner (VC, accelerator or startup network) refers you; partners provide enhanced offers to their portfolios. So $100,000 is a ceiling, not the typical grant.
• Each credit grant expires 12 months after it is issued.
• Deepgram typically responds within one week, and credits reach your console within 24-48 hours of acceptance.
• You need a Deepgram account and your Project ID to apply.

How to get the most from it

Check your investors' and accelerator's perks pages first: a partner route usually means a better offer. Then apply when you are close to production, since the 12-month clock starts at issue.

Verdict

A strong programme for voice products. Apply through a partner if you can, because that is how the larger amounts are reached.

1. Create a Deepgram account and note your Project ID.
2. If your VC or accelerator partners with Deepgram, check their perks page for the specific offer.
3. Apply on https://deepgram.com/startup-program, describing your startup and how you will use voice AI.
4. Wait for a response (typically within one week).
5. Credits are deposited in your console within 24-48 hours of acceptance.