Zoom launches AI Launchpad offering up to $150K credits to AI startups with no equity required

Zoom Communications introduced AI Launchpad, a grant program providing AI startups up to $150,000 in credits for Zoom AI Services to build next-gen applications without giving up equity. The program removes costly multi-vendor API barriers by offering a unified platform with speech, language, and voice AI capabilities used in Zoom's own products. Startups can access technical support, marketing opportunities, and customer introductions, with three tiers of funding based on stage and needs. Applications are open now for startups focusing on conversational AI technologies.

Zoom's launch of AI Launchpad highlights its ongoing innovation in AI technologies. On Pluang, Zoom Video Communications (ZM) trades at USD 91.50 with a slight 0.23% decline as of Nov 10, 2026, 21:24 WIB. The stock shows strong investor interest with 84% of orders to buy and a market cap of $26.76 billion, reflecting confidence in its growth potential despite recent modest price movements.