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

Career Readiness Day

May 13, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Post-Graduation Work Permit Application Virtual Information Session

May 13, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Indigenous Alumni Gathering

May 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Transfer Student Information & Application Session

Jun 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Waves of Change, Bystander Facilitator Training for CBU Students

Jun 11, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Waves of Change, Bystander Facilitator Training for Employees

Jun 12, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Important Dates

May
13

The Registrar’s Office will open the academic course timetable for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 for registration for all returning students

May
14

The Registrar’s Office will open the academic course timetable for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 for registration for all new students

May
19

Victoria Day (CBU Closed)

May
20

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

May
20

Final date to withdraw from a 4Week course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday May 5, 2025

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