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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 to $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
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Those selected get exclusive access to:
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.
Community & Networking
Access invite-only events, engineering support groups, and the Deepgram startup community.
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Enterprise Accuracy
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Ultra-Low Latency
Real-time streaming for live conversations and voice agents.
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SOC 2, PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA compliant.
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Global Scale
Languages supported with consistent quality worldwide.
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How it works
1. Apply
Tell us about your startup and how you plan to use voice AI.
2. Get Accepted
Our team reviews applications and typically responds within one week.
3. Start building
Credits will be automatically deposited in your console within 24-48 hours of acceptance.
Nikhil Gupta
Founder and CTO, Vapi
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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.
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