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

CAPERS Basketball vs Memorial

Nov 13, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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International Student Support Pre-Arrival Series

Nov 13, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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CAPERS Basketball vs Memorial

Nov 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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PGWP Information Session (Virtual)

Nov 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Nova Scotia Health and Innovation Hub to Visit CBU

Nov 17, 2026 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Ask Us Anything!

Nov 17, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Important Dates

November
16

Application to Graduate for 2027 Spring Convocation opens.

November
20

Deadline to finalize registration in 4-week Bachelor of Science Nursing (NRSG) courses with a November 16, 2026, start date.

November
29

Final Date to Withdraw from a Fall 2026 Term Bachelor of Science Nursing (NRSG) course (November 16, 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.

December
03

Last day of regularly scheduled classes for Fall 2026 term

December
04

Classes follow a Monday schedule Applies to standard-term courses; alternate schedules may apply for courses offered on a non-standard basis.

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