# Nova > Nova is a merit-based professional network for ambitious talent. It connects > members with their next career move through weekly 1-on-1 introductions, mentoring, > peer communities, and curated events worldwide. Membership is invitation-first and > merit-based (nomination gives priority; you can also apply directly), and free to join. ## What Nova offers - Gravity®: a match-making engine that pairs you 1-on-1 each week with a member you'd never meet otherwise — one meaningful conversation, no scheduling hassle. - Mentoring: 1,000+ members have found mentors through Nova, from startup founders to managing directors at top firms. - Peer-groups: communities by industry, interest, or city. - Events: C-Level dinners, afterworks, and industry talks worldwide. - Nova Connect: the members' app (iOS and Android). - Top employers hire Novas: access to exclusive jobs. ## Key facts - Nova is the merit-based professional network; members are called "Novas". - The Nova 111 List is Nova's annual ranking of the 111 best talents. - Nova Recruiter is Nova's B2B product for companies (novarecruiter.ai). - Community: nomination gives priority access and skips the waitlist; direct applications are reviewed too. Joining is free. ## Links - [Home](https://www.novatalent.com/): what Nova is, member stories, events, and how to join. - [Apply / get nominated](https://nova.novatalent.net/create-nomination) - [Log in](https://nova.novatalent.net/login) - [Nova Connect (iOS)](https://apps.apple.com/pe/app/nova-connect/id6468640008) - [Nova Connect (Android)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.novaconnect) - [Nova Recruiter (for companies)](https://www.novarecruiter.ai)