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title: "Telnyx Startups Program: Unlock $20K Credits"
canonical: https://telnyx.com/startups-program
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# Telnyx Startups Program: Unlock $20K Credits

# 

Get $20K in voice AI agent credits

Build and deploy production voice AI agents with credits for voice AI and direct access to our engineering team.

[Join Startups Program](#7sUUciJxVLGD6aah2KLaIv)

## The program for teams building voice AI agents

We support early-stage companies building production-grade voice AI.

* ### $20k for Voice AI  
Start-up program credits cover STT, TTS, and LLM inference on our full-stack platform.
* ### 3 months  
Iterate and test with 3 months of engineering support and 6 months to use your credits.
* ### Full stack access  
Access every layer of infrastructure required, from telephony to orchestration to voices so you can build quickly on one platform

## Who we're looking for

This program is designed for a select few, so apply only if all of the following apply to you.

* ### Are building Voice AI  
Your product must have a working voice AI agent front and center.
* ### Raised $500k+ in funding  
If you've recently raised or are generating revenue from production users.
* ### Have a live product  
You must be able to demonstrate a working prototype or a clear path to launch.

## 

Apply for up to $20k in FREE credits

## What comes next?

* ### Step 1: Apply  
Submit your application with your company email and details about your product, funding, and launch timeline.
* ### Step 2: Application review  
Our team will evaluate applications within 48 hours. If we need more information, we'll email you directly.
* ### Step 3: Kickoff  
Approved startups receive an acceptance email, and an invite to meet with our team. After we can add the $20k credits to your account.
* ### Step 4: Start building  
Join our dedicated Slack channel and connect with our engineering team to get the most out of the platform. Start building!

## Apply for the startups program

[UNLOCK CREDITS](#7sUUciJxVLGD6aah2KLaIv)

## FAQ

### What is the Telnyx Startups Program?

A program providing $20,000 in AI credits, dedicated engineering support, and co-marketing opportunities to early-stage startups building voice AI products.

### How long do credits last? 

### What products can I use credits for? 

### What happens after I use my credits? 

### Do I need to use Telnyx for telephony?

### What support do I get?

### Can I use proprietary models like GPT-5? 

### Is there an application deadline? 

### Will Telnyx help support my startup? 

[Start building](https://telnyx.com/sign-up)

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