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Pressure Chamber returns for its 13th year as the region's top emerging companies pitch for the coveted "golden suitcase," which guarantees a reserved spot in the Chamber's exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall.

Applications are open through July 8. Learn more and apply here.

Participating companies will present in front of a panel of national investors and a live audience, with the winning company chosen based on a combination of judges' scoring and audience votes. 

This event is a part of Forward Fest, Wisconsin's largest technology and entrepreneurship festival. Forward Fest 2026 is August 17 - 21. You can learn more HERE.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:

Supporting Sponsors:















Reception Sponsor: 







Voting Sponsor:

Student Sponsor:

Community Sponsors:

JP Cullen
The Gialamas Company

Investor Sponsors:

HealthX Ventures
Idea Fund
Mastercraft Ventures

Investor Partners:

Rock River Capital Partners
Winnow Fund
Wisconsin Investment Partners

Venue Sponsor:

FPC Live