Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Pressure Chamber competition, which takes place Aug. 19 as part of Forward Festival, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced recently.

“Pressure Chamber is an impactful platform where visibility turns into validation,” Chamber Vice President Kevin Little said in a statement. “For new and emerging companies seeking investor and customer traction, this is a proven way to accelerate growth and take your business to the next level.”

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

SixLine Semiconductor won the 2024 contest.

Applications are due by Wednesday, July 9 and can be found here.