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Brian Miller

Miller Prize

Awards $25,000 to a Yale student-led, for-profit tech venture with a go-to-market plan.

Between cyclesBrian MillerUnited States
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Tsai CITY runs the program with backing from Brian Miller, Chief Investment Officer of North Sound Partners, and it's open to any team captained by a currently enrolled Yale student. Professional judges score entries on four criteria: viability (a clear solution with a realistic path to the end user, delivered in a way that's financially and operationally sustainable), the clarity and quality of t…

What this grant funds

The Miller Prize backs student-led, for-profit ventures building innovative high-growth tech or tech-enabled solutions with a definable go-to-market strategy. Judges weigh viability, pitch quality, team strength, and how well the team can use grant proceeds to advance the venture.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-
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