Deepgram for Startups
Up to $100K credits
About this perk
Deepgram provides speech-to-text, text-to-speech, voice agent, and audio intelligence APIs that help startups build and scale voice-powered products. Designed for lean development teams, Deepgram allows founders to ship faster, reduce infrastructure complexity, and extend runway with generous usage credits. Through XRaise, eligible startups can receive up to $100,000 in credits valid for 12 months.
What You Get
Up to $100,000 in platform credits, valid for 12 months
Access to all major APIs: Speech-to-Text, Text-to-Speech, Voice Agent, and Audio Intelligence
Guidance from Deepgram researchers and engineers
Access to a community of 500+ voice AI startups and exclusive events
Credits deposited within 24–48 hours after approval
Typical application response time: under one week
$200 promotional credit for all new accounts
Eligibility
Why it matters for startups
Extend runway with substantial credits while validating product-market fit
Build quickly using production-grade APIs for transcription, voice, and audio intelligence
Reduce integration risk with direct engineering access and an active builder community
Move from prototype to launch faster with rapid credit activation
Use cases / best for
Voice agents and conversational AI products
Contact centers and speech analytics
Media and podcast transcription
Medical, legal, and domain-specific transcription workflows
FAQs
Allocation depends on startup stage, use case, and growth potential; eligible teams may receive up to $100,000. 2. When do credits expire? Credits expire 12 months after issuance. 3. How long does approval and credit activation take? Deepgram typically responds within one week and deposits credits within 24–48 hours after approval. 4. Can existing customers apply? Yes. Existing customers may be approved on a case-by-case basis. 5. Can I add team members? Yes. Billing is usage-based, not per user.
