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Empowering Student Leaders

Acadia Launchbox

What is LaunchBox?

LaunchBox is a student entrepreneurship organization that provides a platform for Acadia students interested in entrepreneurship. We offer a variety of benefits and opportunities for students looking to explore and develop their entrepreneurial skills. 

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Our Opportunities

Whether you're a student seeking experience, a business looking to collaborate, or a community member wanting to get involved, we offer opportunities to engage, grow, and make a difference.

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Students

At Launchbox, we connect you with opportunities that help you build career and entrepreneurial skills. Whether you're looking for volunteer placements, support for a startup, or funding to grow your business, we're here to help. Visit us on the 4th floor of Patterson Hall and discover what's possible.

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Business

We brings students and businesses together to create valuable partnerships. Whether you're looking to work with talented students, gain fresh perspectives on business challenges, and collaborate on innovative solutions.

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Connect with us to explore how we can support your organization and help drive new ideas forward.

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Community

Connect with us to discover what we're building at Launchbox. Become a mentor and support students as they develop their ideas, share your expertise by facilitating a workshop, or attend one of our events to see the creativity, innovation, and capabilities of our students firsthand.

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OUR IMPACT

550+

Students engaged across
all events and programs

$38,000

 Awarded to Acadia
Student leaders, innovators,
entrepreneurs, and changemakers

13+

Student businesses supported
all year with funding,
mentorship & skills training

$20,000

In funding provided for
student entrepreneurs
and student-led programs

Upcoming Events

  • Thu, Oct 01
    4th floor via the elevator
    Oct 01, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    4th floor via the elevator, 24 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
    A workshop around defining the Problem and validating the idea presented by: Lisa Lowthers
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  • Wed, Oct 07
    4th floor via the elevator
    Oct 07, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    4th floor via the elevator, 24 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
    Compete in our Digital Marketing Challenge by creating a strategy to solve a real marketing problem faced by a local business. Develop your ideas, pitch your strategy, and compete for the chance to work with the business and get paid to bring your strategy to life.
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  • Thu, Oct 08
    4th floor via the elevator
    Oct 08, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    4th floor via the elevator, 24 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
    Ensuring your business is built on ethical and sustainable foundations presented by Edith Callaghan
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Don’t just take our word for it

Hear from some of our student successes

Orchard Innovation is a beacon of creativity and entrepreurial spirirt, Partipcating in this event was an enriching experience, showcasing the remarkable talent of student innovators. It's an honor to support and be part of a community that's shaping the future of innovation. 

Dr. Amir Eaman  - Assistant Professor, Department of Comuputer Science, Acadia

It gave me the opportunity to gain hands on work experience in fields of work that relate to my future interests while also eaarning money

Project Connect Participant 

It's a good way to gain work experience without having to go looking for jobs and competing with hundreds of other applicants.

Project Connect Participant

The research and work I put into Nature's Neighbours for the Orchard Innovation Challenge re-sparked my interest in entomology. After winning the challenge, we were introduced to Dr. Kirk Hillier, an entomologist at Acadia University, who has now employed me as a lab technician right after graduation.” 

Patrick Stanbrook - 1st place Orchard Innovation and KickstartAI 

You can find us on the Acadia University Campus!

Fred C. Manning School of Business

4th Floor, Patterson Hall

24 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6

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