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Cartesia Startups Grant: 12 months of voice AI credits for startups

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The offer

12 months of credits

Discount code

No code needed

Startups at any stage can apply. Students and one-off projects are considered case by case. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a reply in about a week. Accepted teams get a coupon code. Unused model credits roll over up to 2x the monthly allowance.

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  1. Read the program

    Check what the grant includes and read the eligibility FAQ.

    Read the program

  2. Apply

    Submit the Startups Grant application with your team and product details.

  3. Redeem the coupon

    Apply the coupon code you receive to your Cartesia account to load the credits.

    Redeem the coupon

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