New ICANN round
The future of the internet: the new round of nGTLD extensions
We anticipate the next major domain deployment on the web to position and protect your brand ahead of the competition.
ICANN has launched the new application window for the next generation of generic top-level domains (nGTLDs) and corporate extensions (.brand). This process will define the structure of tomorrow’s internet.
At NeuDomains, we manage your presence in this new landscape from start to finish. To guarantee the stability of your digital strategy without overloading your operations, we provide continuous monitoring of each stage. The evaluation and conflict resolution process is rigorous, meaning that the first actual domain delegations and activations in the root zone will not begin until 2028.
Below, you can consult the official schedule outlining the key milestones of this consolidation round. If you wish to monitor the real-time list of requested strings and extensions, you can directly access the Official ICANN New gTLD Program Portal. The official, final list of approved extensions is also published there.
Execution phases of the New Domains Program
| Program phase | Key description | Estimated timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | Official closing of the application window for submitting new extensions on the ICANN platform. | August 2026 |
| Publication of application lists | Public disclosure of all requested extensions (Reveal Day) and opening of the community comment period. | October 2026 |
| String Confirmation Day | Publication of the final, definitive, and irrevocable list of all applications admitted for processing. | November 17, 2026 |
| Objection period | Opening of formal dispute processes to resolve intellectual property conflicts or confusing similarities between brands. | November 2026 to March 2027 |
| Technical evaluation | In-depth review and analysis of technical, financial, and operational requirements by ICANN panels. | Throughout 2027 |
| Contention resolution and auctions | Final resolution of identical or conflicting applications through direct agreements or official auctions of last resort. | Late 2027 |
| Contracting | Execution of the official Registry Agreement with ICANN for candidates who have cleared all validation stages. | Early 2028 |
| Delegation and launch | Technical integration into the DNS root and commercial launch of the new extensions in the global marketplace. | From 2028 onwards |
Guide by sector
Featured extensions by sector (nGTLD)
Corporate, enterprise and international services
Establish a solid, transparent, and globally aligned institutional presence for your corporate business structure.
Featured extensions
- .global
- .company
- .gmbh
- .ltd
- .inc
- .associates
- .partners
- .management
- .enterprises
- .corp
- .agency
- .solutions
- .center
- .group
- .holding
- .biz
Health, pharmaceuticals and clinical well-being
Protect patient trust and shield your treatment, laboratory, and patent brands against fraudulent registrations by third parties.
Featured extensions
- .health
- .healthcare
- .medical
- .pharmacy
- .clinic
- .doctor
- .hospital
- .med
- .surgery
- .care
- .rehab
- .dental
- .dentist
Money, finance and insurance companies
Maximum digital security and advanced authentication environments designed exclusively for financial, banking, and insurance institutions.
Featured extensions
- .insurance
- .insure
- .versicherung
- .bank
- .banque
- .finance
- .financial
- .money
- .capital
- .cash
- .fund
- .investments
- .credit
- .creditcard
- .broker
- .tax
Legal, intellectual property and high-end consulting
Restricted and prestigious digital spaces for law firms, strategic consultants, and legal compliance departments.
Featured extensions
- .legal
- .law
- .lawyer
- .attorney
- .abogado
- .esq
- .consulting
- .expert
Education, universities and academic ecosystem
Reputational management and centralized control of educational brands for campuses, business schools, faculties, and training platforms.
Featured extensions
- .university
- .academy
- .college
- .school
- .schule
- .courses
- .degree
- .study
- .training
- .institute
- .science
Technology, software and digital innovation
Dynamic and innovative extensions created for tech companies, SaaS platforms, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructure.
Featured extensions
- .tech
- .technology
- .app
- .dev
- .software
- .cloud
- .digital
- .systems
- .network
- .data
- .online
- .site
- .website
- .bot
- .xyz
Marketing, media and retail
Power up advertising campaigns and content portals with extensions that deliver high visual impact and easy commercial recall.
Featured extensions
- .media
- .marketing
- .news
- .blog
- .ads
- .events
- .press
- .studio
- .shop
- .store
- .retail
- .moda
Geographic and territorial extensions (GeoTLDs)
Position your brand with local roots or manage your expansion across the world’s highest-activity economic cities and regions.
Featured extensions
- .madrid
- .barcelona
- .london
- .paris
- .berlin
- .nyc
- .tokyo
- .amsterdam
- .miami
- .swiss
- .africa
Can’t find a specific extension in this list?
The official internet universe features more than 1,500 available extensions, including generic, sector-specific, and country-code territorial endings. At NeuDomains, we have direct registry access to the entirety of the extensions delegated by ICANN worldwide. If you need to manage, monitor, or acquire a highly niche extension or a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) from any region in the world, please contact our team of dedicated consultants for a tailored audit.
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