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 Library Halloween Photobooth

Oct 30, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Vaccination Clinic

Oct 30, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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CAPERS Basketball vs UNB

Oct 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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CAPERS Basketball vs UNB

Oct 31, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Student Skills Workshop: Groupwork 101 – Communicate to Collaborate   

Nov 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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Vaccination Clinic

Nov 3, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Important Dates

October
30

Deadline for Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for January Registration.

November
06

Final Date to Withdraw from a Fall Term 3 credit course without academic penalty (financial penalty applies). Any Fall courses withdrawals after this day will receive a WF grade. Courses offered on non-standard schedules may have alternate academic penalty dates.

November
08

Final day to withdraw from a 6-week fall 2026 term Bachelor of Education (October 19, 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.

November
09

Fall Reading Week – No classes (Monday, Nov. 9 – Friday, Nov. 13). Applies to standard-term courses. Courses offered on non-standard schedules may continue during this period.

November
11

CBU Closed in Observation of Remembrance Day.

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