DotAsia and the Applicant Support Program (ASP)

Asia is experiencing the largest Internet growth globally

— driven by rapid digital transformation, technological advancements, increasing digital infrastructure investments, and a large youth population now coming online.

DotAsia is a mentor in the Applicant Support Program (ASP), which is intended to make the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round application and evaluation processes and fees more accessible to nonprofits and other entities that would like to operate a registry but would otherwise be unable to apply, because of financial and resource constraints.

Whether building a brand, spotlighting a geographic region or language on the world stage, uniting a cause, or launching a business to offer domain names under a new registry, a new gTLD can be a powerful tool for commerce and communication. As a mentor in the ASP, DotAsia will help provide organizations with a range of financial and non-financial assistance—including access to volunteer professional services, training, and reductions in gTLD evaluation fees. 

DotAsia and the 
ASP Journey

1

19 November 2024

The ASP application submission period begins
2

19 November 2025 (Expected to close)

The application submission period for ASP closes; no additional ASP applications will be accepted for this round. ICANN org retains the option to modify the ASP application submission period and will communicate the change accordingly
3

April 2026 (Expected to open)

The New gTLD Program: Next Round application submission period opens.
DotAsia Office Door

DotAsia Organisation

DotAsia (.Asia) is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to promote Internet development and adoption in the Asia Pacific community. DotAsia operates a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) designated for the Asia-Pacific region, as a part of the core global Internet infrastructure. It is the first gTLD to be headquartered in Asia, and every “.Asia” domain registration contributes to Internet development for the Asia Pacific.


DotAsia is open to establishing relationships with our ASP partners in a flexible manner. We create a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our organizations as part of this process. DotAsia is committed to supporting Asian TLD initiatives as well as global TLD initiatives with a vision that encompasses the Asian Internet community and marketplace.

To start your ASP journey with DotAsia, please contact asp[at]tld.asia.


Support Opportunities and Services

  • Joint Projects
    DotAsia is open to establishing joint ventures or joint development initiatives with partners to develop new top-level domains (TLDs).
  • Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) TLD
    DotAsia is interested in supporting the development of IDN TLDs and is prepared to support the operation of corresponding IDN TLDs, while our partner focuses on the development of their ASCII TLD.
  • Market Development
    DotAsia can provide our expertise and support to TLD initiatives looking to reach the Asian market as well as access to our global industry network of registries, registrars and resellers.
  • Funding Support
    DotAsia can offer funding for community initiatives, invest in commercial initiatives, or assist partners in raising additional financing for TLD initiatives.
  • Community Development
    DotAsia can support and collaborate with partners to develop and implement community projects that promote market awareness and social responsibility.
  • Strategic Advice and Consultation
    DotAsia can provide strategic and general consulting to support TLD initiatives in developing market, technology and policy strategies through the ICANN process and beyond.

Resources

Experience
DotAsia Experience
Application Support
Application Support Program (ASP)
New gTLD Program
New gTLD Program: Next Round

Contact

To start your ASP journey with DotAsia, please contact asp[at]tld.asia.

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