Can a bootstrapped startup get Deepgram's deal?

Yes. AI builder or early-stage startup, in production or launching within 6 months; over $10M raised assessed case-by-case; no agencies/consultants.

What does Deepgram give startups?

Direct applicants start at $1,000 credits, upgradeable up to $100,000 over 12 months. Worth up to $100k in US dollars.

Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on deepgram.com. Deepgram decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

Deepgram for startups: $1,000 credits, up to $100k

Speech-to-text, text-to-speech and voice agent APIs. What Deepgram gives startups, who qualifies and how to claim it, checked against Deepgram's own page on 26 October 2026.

How to claim it

Check you meet the criteria on this page.
Apply on deepgram.com. Deepgram decides who's approved, usually by email.
If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

Apply on deepgram.com

Good to know

Partner (VC/accelerator) applicants may get enhanced offers via partner perks pages.

Questions about Deepgram's deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get Deepgram's deal?: Yes. AI builder or early-stage startup, in production or launching within 6 months; over $10M raised assessed case-by-case; no agencies/consultants.
What does Deepgram give startups?: Direct applicants start at $1,000 credits, upgradeable up to $100,000 over 12 months. Worth up to $100k in US dollars.
How do I claim it?: Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on deepgram.com. Deepgram decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

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The deal: Direct applicants start at $1,000 credits, upgradeable up to $100,000 over 12 months
Worth up to: $100k (US dollars, the programme's maximum)
Who qualifies: AI builder or early-stage startup, in production or launching within 6 months; over $10M raised assessed case-by-case; no agencies/consultants
Bootstrapped: Yes, no funding needed
How to claim: Apply on deepgram.com
Category: AI tools
Checked: 26 October 2026, on deepgram.com

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