'''.bio''' is a [[Niche gTLD]] proposal submitted to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTKD expansion program]] by [[Starting Dot]], A French-based start-up registry company. The domain name string is dedicated for business entities engaged in the organic food and agricultural industry. Starting Dot also plans to open the registration for .bio domain names to consumers who are interested and committed in supporting the organic movement. <ref>
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[http://domainincite.com/another-contention-battle-confirmed-as-starting-dot-reveals-five-gtld-bids/ Another contention battle confirmed as Starting Dot reveals five gTLD bids]</ref> <ref>[http://startingdot.com/site/our-top-level-domains/ Our Top Level Domains-.bio]</ref>