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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)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý a remarkable student experience

2)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý tomorrow’s industry leaders

3)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý campus entrepreneurial spirit

4)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý strategic relationships

5)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý a culture of innovation

6)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý a regional entrepreneurial ecosystem

7)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý viable business opportunities

8)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý success

Although it will be managed from the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Agricultural Campus, it brings together AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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 21^st 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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