LINE PROTOSTAR is a program that helps startups grow by giving them free LINE Business Connect accounts, training and support. PROTOSTAR partners can develop and release services on LINE platform at no cost in their first year of the program. LINE PROTOSTAR is available to startups that are privately held, less than 5-year-old and before A funding stage.

LINE is aiming to transform from messaging app into a "smart portal" where users can retrieve content, services and information in chats or Channel Web Applications. To achieve this vision, LINE is recruiting partners to build their applications and services on LINE platform. LINE believes in building valuable long-term partnerships by helping startups grow and succeed. Together we can build smart mobile ecosystem.

Currently, LINE PROTOSTAR program is only available in Taiwan. However, startups from any country may apply for this program to build their global services.

Yes. Startups providing the following services cannot apply for LINE PROTOSTAR program: sales of alcohol or tobacco, gambling, dating services, pornographic products, and competing services.