Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Pressure Chamber competition, which takes place Aug. 20 as part of Forward Festival, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced recently.

“Pressure Chamber offers a unique platform for early-stage companies to connect with investors and potential customers across the country,” Chamber Vice President Kevin Little said in a statement. “This initiative has proven to be an excellent predictor of what’s next in Greater Madison’s economy.”

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

Child Health Imprints won the 2023 contest.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 7 and can be found here.