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

CBU Engineering Dept Annual Lobster Boil and Pub Night

Jun 18, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Summer Student Research Lecture Series

Jun 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Professional Development Certificate Course: Get Your Message Across in an Age of Uncertainty (Hybrid)

Jun 27, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Cape Breton Medical Campus Admissions Session

Jun 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Capers in the Community: Mayflower Mall

Jun 30, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Capers in the Community: Open Hearth Park

Jul 1, 2026 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Important Dates

June
21

Final date to withdraw from a Spring/Summer 2026 4-week course that began on Monday, June 8 without academic penalty (financial penalty applies). Withdrawals after this date will receive a “WF” grade.

June
26

Deadline to finalize registration in 6-week courses with a June 22nd start date. A financial penalty will apply after this date.

June
29

Fall 2026/Winter 2027 Registration Opens.

July
01

CBU Closed in Observation of Canada Day.

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.

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