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

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

Events

Walk with CBU Social Work in the Pride Parade

Aug 8, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Capers in the Community: Carmen Young Field

Aug 10, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Capers in the Community: Pitt Street Field

Aug 10, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Capers in the Community: Cameron Young Field

Aug 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Capers in the Community: Pitt Street Field

Aug 11, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Summer Student Research Lecture Series

Aug 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Important Dates

September
07

Labour Day (CBU Closed).

September
09

Fall 2026 term classes begin.

September
14

Deadline for eligible students to opt out of Students’ Union Health & Dental insurance plans and full International Student Health Insurance.

September
18

Last date for students to finalize registration for Fall Term courses (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date). Applies to standard-term courses; deadlines may vary for courses offered on a non-standard schedule.

September
19

Deadline for Payment for Fall Term Fees Applies to standard-term courses only. Payment deadlines for courses offered on non-standard schedules may vary.

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