Linear Startup Program

• 6 months of free access to Linear's premium plans (Basic & Business) for startups under 50 employees—no credit card required during trial period.
• Requires a partner code from an accelerator, investor, or incubator; self-application without sponsor codes is not available.
• Best for product teams building on GitHub/Figma/Slack who need sprint planning and roadmap tools immediately without setup friction.

Linear is a modern project management platform built for software teams, combining issue tracking, sprint planning, and roadmap management in a single workspace. The Linear Startup Program grants early-stage startups (under 50 employees, new to paid plans) up to 6 months of free access to Linear's Basic and Business plan features, including Cycles, Projects, custom workflows, and native integrations with GitHub, Figma, and Slack.

Linear Startup Program at a glance

Linear is a modern project management platform built for software teams, combining issue tracking, sprint planning, and roadmap management in a single workspace. The Linear Startup Program grants early-stage startups (under 50 employees, new to paid plans) up to 6 months of free access to Linear's Basic and Business plan features, including Cycles, Projects, custom workflows, and native integrations with GitHub, Figma, and Slack.

• 6 monthsFree access period
• <50 employeesMaximum team size
• 100%Discount on premium plans
• Partner code requiredApplication method

The Linear Startup Program offer explained

Linear provides 6 months of full access to its premium Basic and Business plans at no cost—covering sprint cycles, project roadmaps, custom workflows, and team collaboration features. The discount applies to your entire workspace during the eligibility window; after 6 months, you transition to standard pricing unless you secure additional support or negotiate renewal terms.

Eligibility & key terms

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How to apply for Linear Startup Program

1. Secure a partner code

   Contact your accelerator, investor, or incubator to request a Linear Startup Program code. Not all sponsors participate; confirm eligibility with your backer first.

2. Create or access your Linear workspace

   Sign up for Linear or log into an existing workspace using an admin account. Ensure you have admin permissions to apply the code.

3. Navigate to the program page

   Visit Linear's Startup Program page while logged in and locate the partner code entry field.

4. Submit your code and activate

   Enter your partner code, verify your startup details, and confirm. Linear will validate eligibility and activate the 6-month free period immediately.

Linear's startup program removes friction from day-one tooling: 6 months free to validate whether Linear's workflow fits your team before committing budget.SaaSTweaks editorial

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