{"id":381,"date":"2024-11-22T15:46:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/?p=381"},"modified":"2024-11-25T16:05:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:05:00","slug":"icann-opens-applications-program-to-support-small-biz-gtlds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/icann-opens-applications-program-to-support-small-biz-gtlds\/","title":{"rendered":"ICANN Opens Applications Program To Support Small Biz gTLDs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-384\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tripti-Sinha-Chair-Lady-of-the-ICANN-Board-of-Directors.jpg\" alt=\"Tripti Sinha - Chair Lady of the ICANN Board of Directors\" width=\"686\" height=\"386\" title=\"\"><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/icann-opens-applications-program-to-support-small-biz-gtlds\/#Benefits_for_Small_Businesses\" >Benefits for Small Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/icann-opens-applications-program-to-support-small-biz-gtlds\/#What_the_Future_Holds_for_Large-Scale_Businesses\" >What the Future Holds for Large-Scale Businesses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/icann-opens-applications-program-to-support-small-biz-gtlds\/#Advantages\" >Advantages:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/icann-opens-applications-program-to-support-small-biz-gtlds\/#Disadvantages\" >Disadvantages:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/icann-opens-applications-program-to-support-small-biz-gtlds\/#What_Applicants_Need_to_Know\" >What Applicants Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/icann-opens-applications-program-to-support-small-biz-gtlds\/#Empowering_a_Diverse_Internet\" >Empowering a Diverse Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially opened the application window for its <strong>Applicant Support Program (ASP)<\/strong> under the <strong>New <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/the-rise-of-new-generic-top-level-domains-and-their-impact\/\">Generic Top-Level Domains<\/a> (gTLD) Program: Next Round<\/strong>. This initiative is designed to make gTLD registration more accessible to organizations that might otherwise face financial or resource constraints.<\/p>\n<p>The ASP offers a range of benefits, including reduced evaluation fees, free training, and access to professional services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, indigenous organizations, and small businesses operating as social enterprises or in less-developed economies. This program seeks to foster a more inclusive digital ecosystem by enabling diverse groups to create unique online identities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_for_Small_Businesses\"><\/span><strong>Benefits for Small Businesses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ICANN\u2019s ASP offers substantial advantages to small businesses:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cost Reduction<\/strong>: Eligible entities can receive significant fee reductions, making gTLD applications more affordable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity Building<\/strong>: Training and expert guidance help small businesses navigate the application and long-term management of a gTLD.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Visibility<\/strong>: Custom gTLDs can bolster a business\u2019s online <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/why-a-domain-name-matters-for-branding-and-business-growth-in-nigeria\/\">branding<\/a> and visibility in the global marketplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusivity<\/strong>: Businesses from less-developed economies have a chance to compete on a level playing field.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For instance, a small artisan group could register a <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-domain-to-a-new-hosting-provider-without-downtime\/\">domain<\/a> like \u201c.crafts\u201d to showcase their unique offerings and establish a recognizable online identity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Future_Holds_for_Large-Scale_Businesses\"><\/span><strong>What the Future Holds for Large-Scale Businesses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages\"><\/span><strong>Advantages<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expanded Digital Landscape<\/strong>: More diverse gTLDs can lead to creative opportunities for large companies to establish partnerships with smaller players.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Growth<\/strong>: Increased internet participation by small entities could drive traffic and innovation in the broader online ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased Competition<\/strong>: Large corporations may face competition from smaller businesses carving out unique online niches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dilution of Market<\/strong>: The proliferation of gTLDs might reduce the prominence of existing TLDs, potentially affecting established brands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational Complexity<\/strong>: As the domain space becomes more saturated, managing <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/protecting-intellectual-property-in-digital-commerce-in-nigeria\/\">intellectual property<\/a> and monitoring brand misuse may become more challenging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Applicants_Need_to_Know\"><\/span><strong>What Applicants Need to Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ICANN emphasizes that operating a gTLD registry involves long-term commitments in operational, technical, and financial resources. While the ASP helps with initial application costs and training, it does not cover the full spectrum of expenses involved in running a domain registry.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants are encouraged to use resources like the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.icann.org\/4hE4gB8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ASP Quick Start Guide<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.icann.org\/3NYhScU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Applicant Checklist<\/strong><\/a> and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.icann.org\/3AxOvuZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASP Application System Applicant User Guide<\/a> to enable you to prepare a robust application. The submission period closes on <strong>19 November 2025<\/strong>, with ICANN urging early applications to maximize available resources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newgtldprogram.icann.org\/apply-asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Apply Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more details, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/newgtldprogram.icann.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next Round ASP website<\/a>. Queries can be sent to <strong><a href=\"mailto:globalsupport@icann.org\">globalsupport@icann.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_a_Diverse_Internet\"><\/span><strong>Empowering a Diverse Internet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By launching the ASP, ICANN reaffirms its commitment to a secure, inclusive, and innovative internet which <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">telaHosting<\/a> ultimately. This program not only supports small businesses in enhancing their digital presence but also contributes to a more competitive and diverse global online marketplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially opened the application window for its Applicant Support Program (ASP) under the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. This initiative is designed to make gTLD registration more accessible to organizations that might otherwise face financial or resource constraints. 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