Cartesia voice AI startup grant
Accepted teams get 12 months on Cartesia Scale: 8 million monthly Sonic/Ink credits and $299 per month in Managed Agents credits.
Verified 19 Oct 2026
Who can get this
Does not require incorporation
Does not require funding
Does not require a partner referral
Describe your team, voice product, and plans in the startup grant application.
Provide your logo, allow marketing use of your name and logo, and agree to post about the grant if requested.
- Available in
- Worldwide
- Company stage
- Any stage
Startups at any stage may apply. Students and one-off projects are considered case by case. Rolling approval required; a VC referral is not mandatory.
How to redeem
- 1
Apply for the startup grant
Use the application linked on the official program page; decisions are targeted within a week.
Open provider page - 2
Activate your approved grant
Use the private coupon Cartesia sends after approval; confirm the activation date and billing settings.
Worth knowing
- Sonic and Ink share 8 million model credits per month; Managed Agents has a separate $299 monthly allowance. These are not cash grants.
- Unused model credits roll over only up to twice the monthly allowance. Pay-as-you-go overages require enabling and are charged separately.
- After 12 months, staying on Scale costs $299 per month. Cancel or switch to a lower plan if you do not want that charge.
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