ICANN 2026 Round Applicant

Building a Better Namespace.

Workbench Ventures LLC is an official applicant in the ICANN 2026 New gTLD Program, dedicated to operating a secure and innovative top-level domain.

Who We Are

Workbench Ventures LLC is a Los Angeles, California-based entity established with a singular focus: to operate and steward a next-generation top-level domain.

We believe that the digital spaces where creators, developers, and networks operate should be secure, intuitive, and clearly defined. As an applicant in the ICANN 2026 New gTLD Program, our organization is structured to meet the rigorous technical and operational standards required to run a global registry.

Our Core Commitments

Building digital real estate that empowers the internet's future.

Clarity of Purpose

Creating a distinct, highly recognizable namespace tailored for innovation, infrastructure, and audience growth.

Security & Trust

Partnering with industry-leading backend technology providers to ensure DNS stability, data integrity, and proactive abuse mitigation.

Innovation

Fostering an open platform where the next generation of digital projects and enterprise platforms can find a reliable home.

About the ICANN 2026 Program

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is opening its historic application window for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). This program enables qualified organizations to manage and steward essential core Internet infrastructure.

Workbench Ventures LLC has prepared its application in strict alignment with the rules and procedures detailed in the ICANN 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook.