in the nascent stage

Definitions

In the earliest phase of development or existence.

Just beginning to emerge or come into being.

Examples

The startup is still in the nascent stage, but it has already attracted significant interest from venture capitalists.

Our research project is in the nascent stage, so we have yet to gather enough data to draw any firm conclusions.

Synonyms

in the early stages at the beginning in the bud in its infancy just starting out embryonic incipient

Antonyms

fully developed mature in the final stages complete established advanced full-grown