LINE Protostar Program

• LINE works with startups to build applications using the LINE platform and to expand their business to more LINE users.

• The definition of startup:

Less than 5 years old

Privately held

Make less than 1 million USD in annual earnings

Capital less than 2.5 millions USD

What Does LINE Provide

Free LINE Messaging API business account for application development

At least 1 year free LINE Messaging API business account for production services

Free technical consultation from LINE engineers

After One Year

If the service generates a lot of revenue, the startup pays a regular fee to use the LINE platform.

If the service generates average revenue, LINE participates in revenue-sharing with the startup.

If the service is growing but not generating much income, the startup can continue to use the LINE platform for free for one more year.

If the service's performance does not meet expectations, the startup has to shut down the service or stop using the LINE platform.

Restricted Services

Sales of alcohol or tobacco

Gambling

Dating

Pornographic products

Competing with LINE

More Detail About Protostar Program

LINE Office Account: @protostar

Official Web Site: https://protostar.line.me/