What is Launchbox?

At launchbox, we are dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders by providing students with hands-on learning experiences through programs and job opportunities,  and connections to the professional world through mentorship and networking. Launchbox hosts a number of events including real world case-style competitions, roundtables and workshops with industry experts and provides funding support to students pursuing their own business ventures.  

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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 Mission

Providing students at Acadia the opportunity to experiment with entrepreneurship through approachable, accessible, integrated, and engaging programming, offered in several ways specific to each student’s discipline or area of interest

Our Vision

A vibrant entrepreneurial culture at Acadia University where students believe in their entrepreneurial potential and have the knowledge of supports, they can use to achieve it.  

Our Purpose

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Providing opportunities for every student to engage in entrepreneurship & promoting awareness and education

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Providing skill development and experiential learning, based in Entrepreneurship

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Providing support for student entrepreneurs in starting and growing their business venture

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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

Contact us

Get in touch

Our friendly team is always here to chat.

Email

Our friendly team is here to help.
Launchbox@acadiau.ca

Office

Come say hello at the launchbox space.
4th fl, Patterson Hall, 15 university Ave, B4P 2R6, Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

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

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