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

Virtual Registration Support Sessions

Jan 7, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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DIY: SU Centres

Jan 7, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Immigration Session: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Jan 8, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Society Fair

Jan 8, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Games Tournament

Jan 8, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Service Canada Info Drop In

Jan 8, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Important Dates

January
15

Last date for students to finalize registration for Winter Term courses (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date)

January
15

Final date to withdraw from a full-year (six credit) course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). Six credit courses withdrawn after this date will receive a WF grade.

January
30

Deadline for Payment for Winter Term Fees 

February
13

Final exam schedule posted for April examinations

February
14

Last day to drop an in progress Winter 2026 full-term course for a 50% refund. *MBA Special Delivery courses follow the MBA schedule.

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