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

Free Income Tax Help Clinic

Apr 21, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Boardmore Theatre Presents: Elatyriaf

Apr 22, 2025 10:00 am - Apr 28, 2025 7:00 pm
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Can a Documentary Film Make You a Better Person? – Presented by Kevin Moynihan

Apr 22, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Immigration Application Workshop

Apr 22, 2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Post-Graduation Work Permit Application Virtual Information Session

Apr 22, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Free Income Tax Help Clinic

Apr 22, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Important Dates

April
21

Easter Monday (CBU Closed)

April
22

Exams End

April
23

Examination make-up date

April
25

Final grades due by 4:00pm in the Registrar’s Office.

April
28

Grades available

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