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Launch your voice-powered innovation with Vatis Tech's Grants for Startups
Access the full potential of advanced speech recognition and audio intelligence with our startup support program.
We enable founders and teams to develop and scale innovative applications using cutting-edge speech-to-text technology. Our program is tailored for talented AI developers and early-stage startups, providing expert guidance and industry-leading tools to help turn your ideas into reality.
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The grant
What a Vatis Tech grant covers
Three months on the
speech-to-text API
, at production volume. These are grant allowances, not the standard free tier — which is unchanged and open to everyone: 10 free minutes on the platform, and €10 of credit to open an API account.
3 Months Free
Build, integrate, and launch your product, solution, or app with Vatis Tech speech-to-text API.
60,000 Minutes
Included in a three-month period. The equivalent of 1,000 hours of speech-to-text processing.
Enterprise Access
High amounts of data to be processed, early access to new features, and enterprise-level benefits.
How to apply
Join the Program
Here are the application steps.
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Submit Your Application
Complete the application form by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
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Rapid Review Process
Expect a response within one week.
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Start Your Project
If accepted, begin building your project using our speech-to-text API.
Who it is for
Eligibility Requirements
The objective of the Vatis Tech Grants is to support the launch of emerging products and business models utilizing speech-to-text API technology, reducing initial start-up expenses.
You must have a clearly defined monetization strategy.
Grants are exclusively for companies developing long-term market products; one-off projects are ineligible.
This program targets early-stage companies (up to 20 employees).
Each company is limited to a single application for this program.
Successful applicants agree to display the Vatis Tech logo on their website for twelve months.
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When can I start using my free hours?
Your free hours will be ready to use within 24-48 hours after we accept your program application.
Are unused hours rolled over to the next month, after the 3-month deadline?
No, unused hours expire at the end of the three-month period.
What happens if I need more hours?
If you exhaust your 1,000 free hours, you will be charged according to the Pro plan for Developers. Alternatively, contact us and we can arrange a long-term paid plan for your newly launched product.
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