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09/28/2026

A look back at last week’s Open Innovation Sprint!

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated, and congratulations to our winning teams! 🎉

A special thank you to The Purposeful Group for presenting the challenge, and to Saint Mary's University and Nova Scotia Community College for participating and co-facilitating the event.

📸 Want to see more from the day? Check out the full photo album on Flickr through the link in our bio.

If you attended the event, we’d also love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback form, also available through the link in our bio.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the event possible!

09/23/2026

Got a business idea? Let’s put it to the test!

Join us for Creating a Valid Business Idea with Lisa Lowthers and learn how to explore your customers, identify the resources you’ll need, and see if your idea can succeed in the real world. 💡

📅 Wednesday, October 1st
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 4th Floor Patterson Hall (via the elevator)
🍕 Free pizza!

You don’t need to be a business student to join! Whether you already have a business idea or just want to explore entrepreneurship, everyone is welcome.

👉 Apply for Build a Business through the link in our bio!🔗

09/19/2026

📅 Date correction: The correct event date is October 7th We’ve updated the post with the correct date!

Come put your ideas to the test.

We’re teaming up with Pizza Lupa and the WBDC for a Digital Marketing Challenge where students will tackle a real business problem, develop their own strategy, and pitch their solution.

And it doesn’t have to end there. Selected students will have the opportunity to get paid to bring their ideas to life through a Project Connect work term, with the possibility of continuing into the winter semester.

Oh, and everyone who participates gets a $20 When in Wolfville gift card. 🍕🙌

📅 October 7
⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 4th Floor Patterson (via elevator)

No marketing experience needed—just bring your creativity and ideas.

Link in bio to register.

09/17/2026

🚀 Curious about what Launchbox is all about? Come hang out with us!

Join us for Launchbox Social on Wednesday, September 23rd from 4–5 PM on the 4th floor of Patterson! 🎉

Whether you’re already interested in entrepreneurship or just want to see what we offer, everyone is welcome! Come meet the team, learn about Launchbox, grab some FREE food, and see how you can get involved as a volunteer. 💡

📍 4th Floor Patterson (via elevator)
🗓️ Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 4–5 PM
🍴 FREE food provided

Come say hi, bring a friend, and see where Launchbox could take you! 🚀

09/15/2026

🚀 Ready to innovate?

Join us for the Provincial Innovation Sprint on September 25 from 12:30–5:00 PM at Acadia University! 💡

Work with a team to develop real-world business solutions in just 4 hours — with up to $1,000 in prizes up for grabs! 🏆

🍕 Lunch & transportation provided
📅 September 25 | 12:30–5:00 PM
📍 Patterson 4th floor (via elevator)

Scan the QR code to register and bring your ideas to life! 💭✨

09/10/2026

🎉 LAUNCHBOX GIVEAWAY! 🎉

Want to win a $100 Visa Gift Card?! 💳✨

Get connected with Launchbox this academic year and enter for your chance to win!

🚀 How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Instagram:
2️⃣ Scan the QR code and enter your email
3️⃣ That’s it!

📅 Deadline: October 1st

Don’t miss your chance to win! Good luck! 🍀🎓

08/24/2026

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to support entrepreneurial minds who are using their ideas and businesses to create meaningful change.

A few weeks ago, through RYSEN and our recent local prosperity panel, we had the chance to highlight some of the incredible work happening within our entrepreneurial community and the people behind it.

We hope to continue using RYSEN’s activities to spotlight businesses and entrepreneurs like Sophia Rae with Resilient Youth, Seth Gledhill with Carbon Roots and Tyler Daniel with Spoken By Tyler

Interested in connecting, getting involved, or having your business featured through RYSEN? Reach out to [email protected]

08/05/2026

Calling all student entrepreneurs! 📣

Whether you have a business already or just the spark of an idea, Build a Business is designed to help you bring it to life.

This is a hands-on program that equips student entrepreneurs with the knowledge, mentorship, and resources to bring their vision to life.

🌟 Starts October 1st, 2026 💸 Opportunity to receive up to $1,000 in startup funding 🤝 Connect with mentors from the Launchbox network and local business community 📖 Get a step-by-step handbook to support your entrepreneurial journey.

Applications are now open—link in bio! 🔗

03/12/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming you all this evening to our second annual Launchbox Innovation Awards Banquet!! 🏆

See you tonight!✨

03/08/2026

🎉 Don’t miss the Innovation Awards Banquet! Celebrate our pitch competition winners, enjoy dinner, and join Networking Bingo for a chance to win sweatshirts, travel mugs, Just Us coffee, and more. Reserve your seat without the $10 fee by emailing [email protected] with your name and student ID.

Seats are limited—grab yours today!

Address

24 Univeristy Avenue, Patterson Hall, 4th Floor (Top Floor), Acadia University
Wolfville, NS

Telephone

+18666544499

Website

https://linktr.ee/acadialaunchbox, https://launchbox.acadiau.ca/

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