Speechmatics Startup Program
Speechmatics (enterprise speech-to-text, real-time and batch ASR, plus TTS) gives selected startups $50,000 in credits across its speech APIs, capped at 20 startups per cohort.
Speechmatics Startup Program is an AI and ML perk from Speechmatics worth $50,000 in credits, for startups that have raised under $10M.
Inside Speechmatics Startup Program
$50,000 in credits usable across batch and real-time speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and on-prem products, plus a discovery call and support.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- Any startup
- Startup stage
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
- Funding-raised cap
- Under $10M raised
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- Cohort-based
- Other requirements
- Raised under $10M, functional MVP in production (or launch within 1-2 months), not on a paid enterprise plan, active dev team with a defined ASR use case. Cohort capped at 20 startups; bonus consideration for regulated industries, underrepresented languages, accessibility.
How to apply for Speechmatics Startup Program
- A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
- Proof you have raised under $10M
- 1Apply on the Speechmatics startup program page; rolling review, response within days.
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Speechmatics Startup Program: common questions
How much is Speechmatics Startup Program worth?
Speechmatics Startup Program is worth $50,000 in credits.
Who qualifies for Speechmatics Startup Program?
Speechmatics Startup Program is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups that have raised under $10M. Raised under $10M, functional MVP in production (or launch within 1-2 months), not on a paid enterprise plan, active dev team with a defined ASR use case. Cohort capped at 20 startups; bonus consideration for regulated industries, underrepresented languages, accessibility.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Speechmatics Startup Program?
No. Speechmatics Startup Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for Speechmatics Startup Program?
Apply on the Speechmatics startup program page; rolling review, response within days.
How long do I have to use Speechmatics Startup Program, and does it expire?
Cohort-based
Is Speechmatics Startup Program available outside the US?
Speechmatics Startup Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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