New gTLD Program: Next Round: Difference between revisions

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The program includes two evaluation periods: an initial pre-application period from November 2024 to May 2025, and a second period aligned with the 2026 application window.<ref name="rsp-program" /><ref name="update-2025" /> RSPs that successfully complete evaluation are listed on a dedicated page for use by prospective applicants.<ref name="rsp-program" />

== Applicant Journey ==

=== Pre-Application Phase ===

In the pre-application phase, prospective applicants are expected to review the Applicant Guidebook, evaluate business cases for operating a gTLD, and identify potential strings and registry service providers. ICANN supports this phase with information materials, webinars, regional engagement activities, and an outreach “toolkit” aimed at organizations that can promote awareness of the Next Round in their communities.<ref name="next-round-landing" /><ref name="next-round-reports" />

Applicants requiring financial or capacity support are encouraged to apply to the Applicant Support Program sufficiently in advance of the main application window.<ref name="asp-page" /><ref name="q1-2025" />

=== Application Submission ===

During the 2026 application window, applicants submit their gTLD applications through TAMS. Each application must provide detailed information about the applicant entity, the proposed string, registry services, technical and operational plans, financial capabilities, and policies for abuse mitigation and rights protection.<ref name="next-round-faqs" /><ref name="impl-plan-2023" />

Application fees are set on a cost-recovery basis for the program and are published in the AGB and related fee documentation.<ref name="next-round-faqs" />

== Cost ==

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 The program includes two evaluation periods: an initial pre-application period from November 2024 to May 2025, and a second period aligned with the 2026 application window.<ref name="rsp-program" /><ref name="update-2025" /> RSPs that successfully complete evaluation are listed on a dedicated page for use by prospective applicants.<ref name="rsp-program" />
+== Applicant Journey ==
+=== Pre-Application Phase ===
+In the pre-application phase, prospective applicants are expected to review the Applicant Guidebook, evaluate business cases for operating a gTLD, and identify potential strings and registry service providers. ICANN supports this phase with information materials, webinars, regional engagement activities, and an outreach “toolkit” aimed at organizations that can promote awareness of the Next Round in their communities.<ref name="next-round-landing" /><ref name="next-round-reports" />
+Applicants requiring financial or capacity support are encouraged to apply to the Applicant Support Program sufficiently in advance of the main application window.<ref name="asp-page" /><ref name="q1-2025" />
+=== Application Submission ===
+During the 2026 application window, applicants submit their gTLD applications through TAMS. Each application must provide detailed information about the applicant entity, the proposed string, registry services, technical and operational plans, financial capabilities, and policies for abuse mitigation and rights protection.<ref name="next-round-faqs" /><ref name="impl-plan-2023" />
+Application fees are set on a cost-recovery basis for the program and are published in the AGB and related fee documentation.<ref name="next-round-faqs" />
 == Cost ==