Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Pressure Chamber competition, which takes place Aug. 22 as part of Forward Festival, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced recently.

“Now entering its 10th year, Pressure Chamber has helped growing early-stage companies reach investors and customers, amplified awareness of Greater Madison’s innovation and strengthened connectivity with key investment hubs,” Chamber President Zach Brandon said in a statement. “Coming off a 2022 cycle that yielded our largest number of Pressure Chamber applicants to date, we are excited to invite a new group of emerging companies to take advantage of this unique opportunity.”

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. 22 and have raised at least $25,000, excluding personal investment by company founders.

Voximetry won the 2022 contest.

Applications are due by Friday, July 7 and can be found here.