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

Dalhousie Medicine Admissions Information Session

Jul 15, 2025 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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CAPERS in the Community

Jul 15, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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CAPERS in the Community

Jul 15, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: Navigating New Challenges – Online Library Workshop

Jul 15, 2025 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
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CAPERS in the Community

Jul 16, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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CAPERS in the Community

Jul 16, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Important Dates

July
25

Last day of classes for 12Week courses

July
29

Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office for 12Week courses that commenced on Monday May 5, 2025

July
31

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

July
31

Grades accessible for 12Week courses

August
01

Last day of classes for 6Week S2 courses

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