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» Go to news mainAgricultural Sandbox has a new name!
We are excited to announce our Sandbox now has a name- Cultiv8! Besides being a play on words, through idea generation, educational programming and facilitated networking, we will strive to cultivate:
1)听听听听听听听听听听听 a remarkable student experience
2)听听听听听听听听听听听 tomorrow鈥檚 industry leaders
3)听听听听听听听听听听听 campus entrepreneurial spirit
4)听听听听听听听听听听听 strategic relationships
5)听听听听听听听听听听听 a culture of innovation
6)听听听听听听听听听听听 a regional entrepreneurial ecosystem
7)听听听听听听听听听听听 viable business opportunities
8)听听听听听听听听听听听 success
Although it will be managed from the 最新杏吧原创 Agricultural Campus, it brings together 最新杏吧原创 and Acadia, two universities with campuses connected to rural communities, each with a focus on supporting and growing the agricultural economy of Nova Scotia. The sandbox will be established upon a strong base of successful existing programming and entrepreneurial resources at both universities.
Programming opportunities continue to develop so check in often for updates. Email jmaceachern@dal.ca to register or for more information.
Scheduled events for Dec/Jan include:
Farm SUCCESSion Club
- On-campus Think-Tank
- Access to resources, networks & ideas
Agricultural Innovation Summit
- Unleash your inner innovator!
- Dec 12, New Minas, travel provided
Start UP Weekend
- A weekend to develop an idea
- Jan 16-18, Dal-AC, non-credit
Starting Lean
- Learn the process of moving from an idea to a successful venture!
- Credit course! Winter semester
A campus kick-off was held November 21st in the library which was well attended by the academic, research and student community. Our official public launch is planned for January, 2015. Stay tuned, more good news to follow! Visit our website or follow us on twitter to stay informed.
Website: Dal.ca/cultiv8
Twitter: @cultiv8ag
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