Don't miss the early-rate deadline for Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies this Friday, August 25, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Here's how you can apply now, claim the early-rate savings of $300, and have the option to continue working on your answers until the final deadline of October 6.

1. Start your application here.
2. Input placeholder copy (e.g., ‘XX’) in each question.
3. On the last page of the application, leave the “finalize entry” check box unmarked.
4. Submit payment as normal.
5. Then you can log back in to keep working on your application as often as you’d like until the final deadline of October 6.

Apply by Friday and secure the early rate!