Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Pressure Chamber competition, which takes place Aug. 16 as part of Forward Festival, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today.

“Pressure Chamber began with two primary objectives, and it has been successful on both counts: providing a platform for growing early-stage companies to connect with investment opportunities and potential customers, and amplifying the innovation occurring in Greater Madison by creating stronger connectivity with key coastal investment hubs,” Chamber President Zach Brandon said in a statement. “We are excited to kick off our ninth year of this initiative and continue to build engagement between investors, customers and entrepreneurs.”

According to a release, applicants must be a member of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce or support local entrepreneurial partner organizations, be located in Dane County or plan to be located by Aug. 16 and have raised at least $25,000, excluding personal investment by company founders.

Nano RED won the 2021 contest.

Applications are due by 8 a.m., Monday, July 11 and can be found here.