Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre

Welcome to the IEC

The CBU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre (IEC) is an inspiring community space where the diverse students of CBU’s student body can meet to brainstorm, learn, collaborate and work together. The IEC hosts creative programming & events providing unique learning opportunities, encouraging spontaneous discussions among CBU students, faculty, and industry innovators & mentors.

Island Sandbox

The Island Sandbox is a member of the Nova Scotia Sandbox community. Island Sandbox provides space for various student groups from Cape Breton University and NSCC Marconi Campus to experiment with new entrepreneurial ideas and access business mentors and other support. Island Sandbox delivers unique hands-on programming and workshops via the Island Sandbox Moodle to assist in professional and personal development. Island Sandbox facilitates the business programs available in the IEC including Design 2 Make, Enactus, Missing Lecture, Exploring Entrepreneurship, and more.

Contact
Todd Graham, Island Sandbox Coordinator
902-565-9004

Events

BELL LET’S TALK CAPERS BASKETBALL GAME: CBU VS StFX

Jan 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Devising Project Bi-Weekly Session

Jan 23, 2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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CBU Rec Indoor Games

Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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AWAY BASKETBALL GAME: CBU VS StFX

Jan 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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CBU Rec Indoor Games

Jan 28, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Artist on Campus: Meet Rose Morrison

Jan 28, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Important Dates

January
30

Deadline for Payment for Winter Term Fees

January
31

Spring Graduation Application Closes

February
17

Winter Reading Week-No Classes from February 17-21

February
17

Nova Scotia Heritage Day (CBU closed)

February
28

Final exam schedule posted for April examinations

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