Innovation Sprint – Cape Breton Beard Factory

About Innovation Sprint:

In partnership with Nova Scotia Community College, the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre has created the Provincial Innovation Sprint program, working with other post-secondary institutions to help students solve real problems for local businesses.

An innovation sprint is a short, focused event, that brings a business and keen, creative students together to generate ideas and solutions to business problems.

During the Innovation Sprint, participants:

• engage in time-sensitive bursts of intensive problem-solving and developing business solutions;
• receive insightful resources and mentorship helping them address business challenges;
• learn how to facilitate rapid and effective outputs to challenges they may face in their business. This is a unique entrepreneurial experience that can be translated into their own chosen fields;
• collaborate with students from across Atlantic Canada from various faculties and disciplines.

Prizes:

At the end of the Sprint, businesses choose winning teams: first-place winners are awarded $1,000, second place receives $700 and third place receives $300 cash.

Business of the month: Cape Breton Beard Factory

The Cape Breton Beard Factory is a locally owned company from Cape Breton Island specializing in handmade, all-natural beard and skin care products. Crafted in small batches, the brand is inspired by the rugged, natural beauty of Cape Breton, reflecting the spirit of adventure found on the island.