Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Pressure Chamber competition, which takes place during Forward Festival Aug. 27 at the Overture Center, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today.

“Pressure Chamber is about highlighting the best of Greater Madison’s startup scene and enhancing the economic connection between two of the fastest-growing technology job creators in the country,” Chamber Vice President Kevin Little said in a statement. “This year’s competition represents another golden opportunity to showcase Greater Madison’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and give our community an up-close look at the innovative ideas driving the future of our economy.”

According to a release, applicants must be a member of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, be located in Dane County and have raised at least $25,000, excluding personal investment by company founders.

Live Undiscovered Music won last year’s contest.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Monday, July 15.