Applications close on 18 October 2026. E-Cell IIT Bombay has opened entries for the Ten Minute Million Challenge (TTMM) 2026 — the pitch competition where founders get exactly ten minutes to convince a panel of investors, with potential on-the-spot funding totalling ₹3.5 crore.
The format is the message. Ten minutes, a panel of real investors, and capital that can move immediately — TTMM is built for founders who can compress their entire company into a compelling narrative and defend it live. It is an offline event, which means the room, the energy and the follow-up conversations matter as much as the pitch itself.
For early-stage startups, on-the-spot funding competitions serve a double purpose: even teams that don't win walk away with investor feedback from people who write cheques for a living. IIT Bombay's E-Cell runs one of the country's most watched entrepreneurship cells, and a TTMM shortlist is a credible signal in its own right.
The competition is newly launched and aimed at fostering the next generation of startups by bridging the gap between innovative ideas and essential capital. Founders with scalable businesses and a pitch they can deliver under pressure should apply before the 18 October 2026 deadline.
Why it matters for founders
Most funding rounds take months; TTMM compresses the first conversation into ten minutes. If your pitch is sharp and your numbers hold up live, ₹3.5 crore in potential on-the-spot funding is on the table. Even if you don't win, the investor room is worth the application. Deadline: 18 October.