Innovation Sprints

Solve a real business challenge. Build career-ready skills. Win cash prizes.

Innovation Sprints are hands-on events where students work in teams to develop creative solutions for real businesses.

Hosted in partnership with Saint Mary’s University Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, each Sprint features a challenge presented by a business owned or operated by an NSCC or SMU alumnus.

Open to students from all disciplines and post-secondary institutions across Nova Scotia. No entrepreneurship experience required.

Cash prizes: $1,000, $700 and $300

Why participate?

Innovation Sprints give you the opportunity to:

Work with a team to solve a real challenge presented by a business owner
Build problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills through hands-on learning
Connect with students, entrepreneurs and industry professionals
Gain experience presenting solutions to a panel of judges
Add a valuable experiential learning opportunity to your resume
Compete for cash prizes of $1,000, $700 and $300

Saturday, October 24
- St. Francis Xavier University | 12:30 to 5 p.m.
- Featured business: To be announced
Friday, November 27
- Virtual (NSCC eCampus) | 12:30 to 5 p.m.
- Featured business: Plan A Dance Inc.

Ready to put your skills to the test, meet new people and help solve a real business challenge?

Register now

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