Cape Breton University – Office of Research and Graduate Studies

Sarah Conrod

902-563-1842

Sarah_Conrod@cbu.ca

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Programs and supports offered include:

  • Provides mentoring and supports to entrepreneurs seeking assistance and mentoring around how to start and grow their business
  • Develops and manages research partnerships between various academic units and entrepreneurs
  • Works with companies to help them access students, faculty experts, research departments and specialized equipment for R&D projects through fully funded programs such as Springboard, NRCIRAP, Mitacs, NSERC, Engage, Innovation and Productivity Vouchers, etc.
  • Works with companies to help them access students, faculty experts, research departments and specialized equipment for R&D projects
  • Provides companies with training and mentoring services through targeted workshops, one-on-one meetings, guest speakers, industry sessions, specialized sector meeting and other industry – university collaborative opportunities