NSCC Entrepreneurship

📢 Applications Open: Market to Lab (MtL)
Want to gain hands-on experience in managing a startup while taking your idea to the next level?
Join MtL, a 2-month paid program for researcher-entrepreneurs across Canada.
💰 $4,000 stipend
🤝 Mentorship from experts
👩‍💻 Lead a student team
🚀 Hands-on commercialization experience
Apply now: https://labs4.ca/programs/market-to-labs/ Deadline: August 14, 2026

Labs4 acknowledges the support from Lab to Market funding administered by NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR.

Wishing all NSCC Enactus teams the very best as you head into the EEnactus CanadaNational Exposition 2026 happening in Montreal from May 6–8, 2026!

Your passion for innovation and community impact is inspiring. Go out there, represent with confidence, and make the most of every moment, we’re cheering you on!

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Last day to apply!

One week left to apply for the Scotiabank Entrepreneur in the Making Program. NSCC students and grads can access up to $3,000 to start or grow their businesses. Deadline is May 4, 2026.
➡️ Learn more and apply: nscc.ca/eitm

Oh Deer! Help our Urban Gardens Hackathon

At this Hackathon, you'll work in teams to design a sustainable solution for managing deer in Halifax — then pitch it for a chance to win cash prizes.

Event details:

· Participate in hands-on training led by faculty experts and entrepreneurship professionals across two immersive days

· Work in teams to develop a sustainable, community-ready solution for the community gardens in Halifax, with mentorship and guidance throughout

· Present your team's solution in a final pitch-style competition where three winning teams each walk away with prize money.

Prizes: 1st place: $2,500 2nd place: $1,500 3rd place: $1,000

When: Kickoff: May 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Final Pitch: May 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Where: CLARI Hub (AT340), 923 Robie St, Halifax
Register Here: https://loom.ly/BjTiqFU

Come visit us in the Entrepreneur Support Zone! StartUp Canada Halifax tour on April 29th.

Applications are now open for the Scotiabank Entrepreneur in the Making Program. NSCC students and grads can access up to $3,000 to start or grow their businesses. Deadline is May 4, 2026.
➡️ Learn more and apply: http://nscc.ca/eitm

Applications are now open for the Technology Readiness Level-Up (TRL) program, a four-month, funded commercialization experience for student innovators across Canada.
✅ $10,000 stipend
✅ Mentorship from industry + tech transfer experts
✅ Hands-on training in applied research labs
✅ National peer cohort
Open to current college, undergrad, Master’s, PhD student, or postdoc (within five years of graduation) at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or a recent graduate (within two years of graduation).
TRL is open to innovators across all sectors. This year, teams developing technologies in AI, defence or dual-use, and energy transition may also benefit from additional, sector-informed expertise within the program.

Apply now: https://labs4.ca/programs/technology-readiness-level-up/
Deadline: April 6, 2026
Labs4, Canada’s commercialization engine, is made possible with the support of ’s Lab to Market program.

Thank you NSCC Ivany Campus for hosting a stellar event today for a packed house and live streaming across the province. So many helpful insights, perspectives, and ideas shared from the panel.

Congratulations to the Enactus NSCC Ivany Campus and NSCC Truro Campus Teams!

A huge congratulations to the incredible student teams from NSCC Ivany Campus and NSCC Truro Campus for their strong performances at the Atlantic Canada Regional Exposition hosted by Enactus Canada in Halifax.

This regional competition featured four major Impact Challenges, where student teams present projects that address real social, environmental, and economic issues:
• TD Entrepreneurship Challenge
• Desjardins Community Empowerment Challenge
• Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge
• Innovation & Impact Challenge powered by Enactus Alumni Enactus Canada

NSCC Ivany Campus earned strong recognition across several challenges, including:
• Champion – TD Entrepreneurship Challenge
• Runner-Up – Desjardins Community Empowerment Challenge
• Runner-Up – Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge
• Second Runner-Up – Innovation & Impact Challenge powered by Enactus Alumni

NSCC Truro Campus also demonstrated meaningful community impact, achieving:
• Runner-Up – Desjardins Community Empowerment Challenge
• Second Runner-Up – Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge

These achievements highlight the passion, innovation, and leadership of Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC students who are creating real impact through entrepreneurial action.

Congratulations to the students, faculty advisors, and everyone supporting these inspiring initiatives!

🔗 Learn more about the competition and results:
https://enactus.ca/events/atlantic-canada-exposition/

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Atlantic Canada Exposition - Enactus Canada Join the Enactus Atlantic Regional Exposition! Witness student-led social enterprises driving impactful change across Atlantic Canada.