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

Dr. Tom Urbaniak – Sabbatical Talk

May 15, 2026 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
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Virtual Information Session: Master of Education Programs

May 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Immigration Session: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

May 21, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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High School Group Advising Sessions: Nursing

May 25, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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High School Group Advising Sessions: BA, BACS and BASE

May 26, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Spring 2026 Convocation Ceremonies – Day One

May 27, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Important Dates

May
18

CBU Closed in Observation of Victoria Day

May
20

Final Graduation List Posted at 4:00 p.m. 

May
22

Online timetable will open to students for viewing/planning.

May
27

Convocation Day 1. 10am Ceremony 1 – School of Education and Health, School of Nursing, School of Science and Technology; Ceremony 2 – Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management, Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management

May
28

Convocation Day 2. Ceremony 3 – School of Arts and Social Sciences, Shannon School of Business; Ceremony 4 – Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics, Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management

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