Launchbox Mission

“Empowering tomorrow’s leaders to take action today, by creating positive impact using entrepreneurial leadership.”

Launchbox Vision

"Supporting Acadia students through resources, mentorship, and community to help them pursue their goals and aspirations."

Our Story

We aim to enable student entrepreneurship and develop students' professional skills. We do this by exposing students to entrepreneurship, providing experiential learning opportunities, and connecting students with local businesses to work on real world problems. The Launchbox aims to teach entrepreneurial skills & competencies to Acadia’s undergraduate and graduate students. Every activity of the Launchbox is aimed at developing at least one entrepreneurial competency in all participating students.

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Our Three Strategic Priorities

Experiential Learning and Impact Projects

Project Connect provides paid and volunteer student work with businesses and organizations.
‍Launchbox Changemakers are student leaders who pursue projects creating community impact, and social change.
‍Innovation Challenges posed by industry provide opportunities for teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, while increasing the understanding of business & entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Workshops: Industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs provide relevant workshops and hands-on learning.
‍Build a Business: Students gain support in building and growing their businesses through funding, mentorship, connection to resources, and training.

Connect and Community

Mentorship: One-on-one mentor connections provides students personalized advice and support.
‍Networking Events offer opportunity for students to engage with the larger community including business owners, employers, and more.
‍Social Events allow students to connect with like-minded peers in an inclusive, welcoming, and fun environment

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Don’t just take our word for it

Hear from some of our student successes
“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 

"Orchard Innovation is a beacon of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Participating 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 Computer Science, Acadia 

"It's a good way to gain work experience without having to go looking for jobs and competing with 100s of other applicants."

- Project Connect Participant

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

- Project Connect Participant

"I think it is an amazing way for students to gain work experience while being enrolled in classes. "

- 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 

"Orchard Innovation is a beacon of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Participating 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 Computer Science, Acadia 

"It's a good way to gain work experience without having to go looking for jobs and competing with 100s of other applicants."

- Project Connect Participant

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

- Project Connect Participant

"I think it is an amazing way for students to gain work experience while being enrolled in classes. "

- Project Connect Participant

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Patterson Hall 4th Floor, 15 University Ave, B4P 2R6, Wolfville, NS
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