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

Immigration Session: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Apr 13, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Virtual Registration Support Sessions

Apr 15, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Weekly Immigration Workshop

Apr 15, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Drop-In Weekly Student Success Planning Sessions

Apr 16, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Cape Breton Youth Festival

Apr 16, 2026 7:00 pm - Apr 19, 2026 10:00 pm
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Virtual Registration Support Sessions

Apr 22, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Important Dates

April
13

Winter term examinations begin

April
21

Winter term examinations end

April
22

Exam Make Up Day

April
27

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

April
28

Grades available to students

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