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

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

CBU students library

ISLAND SANDBOX

Programming & Workshops for Entrepreneurs
CBU Lab Students

IEC CENTRE

Free Resources for Entrepreneurs

Events

Philosophy Cafe: A Philosophy of Libraries

Oct 9, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Low Impact Sports: Walking Soccer

Oct 13, 2026 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
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Student Skills Workshop: Take Note – Notetaking   

Oct 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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Paws for a Study Break at the CBU Library

Oct 13, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Introduction to Vipassana Meditation

Oct 13, 2026 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
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Virtual Registration Support Session

Oct 14, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Important Dates

October
12

Thanksgiving (CBU Closed).

October
23

Deadline to finalize registration in Bachelor of Education courses with a October 19, 2026, start date.

October
25

Last day to withdraw from NRSG-3902 or NRSG-4900 courses (September 30, 2026, start date) without academic penalty. Please note that financial penalties will still apply. Withdrawals for these courses submitted after this date will result in a WF grade.

October
29

Cape Breton University Fall 2026 Convocation

October
30

Deadline for Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for January Registration.

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