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

Pre-Arrival Sessions: International Students

Jul 2, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Capers in the Community: Neville Park

Jul 6, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Capers in the Community: Coxheath Recreation Park

Jul 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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CBU Jr. Math Academy

Jul 6, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowships and Research Support Information Session

Jul 6, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Capers in the Community: Coxheath Recreation Park

Jul 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Important Dates

July
12

Final date to withdraw from a Spring/Summer 2026 6-week course that began on Monday, June 22 without academic penalty (financial penalty applies). Withdrawals after this date will receive a “WF” grade.

July
31

Deadline for Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for September Registration. Program change applications will be subject to the regulation below and some programs may follow admission deadlines due to seat availability.

August
03

CBU Closed in Observation of the Civic Holiday.

September
07

Labour Day (CBU Closed).

September
09

Fall 2026 term classes begin.

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