ElevenLabs Startup Grants
Quick answer
12 months free: 33,000,000 characters of voice generation credits (roughly 680+ hours of conversational AI audio, valued at $4,000-$5,500 or more).
What you get
- 33,000,000-character credit allowance, valid for 12 months
- Covers TTS, STT, voice cloning, dubbing, sound effects, and the real-time Conversational AI API
- Scale-tier concurrency and enhanced support
- Founder community and events
How the value is counted: Officially valued at $4,000-$5,500 or more (33M characters plus Scale-tier benefits).
Do you qualify?
Fewer than 25 employees; a real product and a commercialization/monetization plan; apply with a work email; agencies, consultancies, and existing business customers are excluded.
Likely yes, if…
- Bootstrapped teams (no VC required)
- Companies without a VC or partner referral
- Teams under ~25 employees
Likely no, if…
- No hard blockers listed. Check the official page.
How to apply
- Open the official program page ElevenLabs startup program .
- Once approved, you must display the ElevenLabs Grants badge in your website footer with a backlink for 12 months.
- Submit the application. Review typically takes Manual review, typically about 1 week..
- Once approved, credits or seats are granted to your account per the terms below.
Catches worth knowing
FAQ
How much can you get from ElevenLabs Startup Grants?
Officially valued at $4,000-$5,500 or more (33M characters plus Scale-tier benefits).
Who qualifies for ElevenLabs Startup Grants?
Fewer than 25 employees; a real product and a commercialization/monetization plan; apply with a work email; agencies, consultancies, and existing business customers are excluded.
How long do the credits or perks last?
12 months; after expiry or exhaustion, the account automatically reverts to the Free plan with no automatic charges.
How long does the application review take?
Manual review, typically about 1 week.
What do you need to apply?
Once approved, you must display the ElevenLabs Grants badge in your website footer with a backlink for 12 months.