The Spark Zone
960 Tower Road B3H 3C3 Halifax, NS, Canada

Spark Zone Students are welcome to join our April Workshop at MSVU. MSVU Career Services Mount Saint Vincent University NSCC Entrepreneurship Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre

Workshop #1 - Food sustainability So good to see students from Dal, MSVU, NSCC and SMU at Food Hack NS 2019!! It will be super fun!

Don't miss this amazing opportunity! More details & registration: https://nssandboxes.com/creativity-and-innovation-bootcamp/ MSVU Career Services Mount Saint Vincent University Students' Union (MSVUSU) Mount Saint Vincent University NSCC Entrepreneurship Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre Nascad

Food Hack NS 2019 is happening!

Before the semifinal competition, mentors are helping our students refine their ideas.

Day 2 Food Hack NS has begun! The first workshop - Pitching Master Class

Food Hack in NS 2019 is happening this Saturday! If you haven't registered yet, sign up here! Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/spark-zone-18672573418 Mount Saint Vincent UniversityNSCC Entrepreneurship

In the afternoon, we developed so many ideas! Ideation - Lean Start up - Problem statement See you all tomorrow!

Check out Mount Saint Vincent University's Social Enterprise Day event! Spark Zone members are invited! Don't miss this cool opportunity to learn about the concept of social enterprise and meet students at MSVU! For more information: https://www.msvu.ca//newseven/socialenterpriseforaday.aspx Registration deadline is March 6th by 4pm.... NSCC EntrepreneurshipNova Scotia Community College - NSCCNSCAD UniversitySobey School of Business - SMUMount Saint Vincent University Students' Union (MSVUSU)University of King's College, HalifaxAtlantic School of Theology (AST)

Do you want to learn skills to improve your time management and productivity? Sall Ng, a global workshop facilitator and a start-up expert will do the webinar on Feb 28th from 12- 1pm! You can come and join the webinar at MSVU McCain 105 or access through your PC or a phone here: https://zoom.us/j/5062927786 MSVU Career ServicesMount Saint Vincent UniversityMount Saint Vincent University Students' Union (MSVUSU)MSVU Business & Tourism DepartmentSaint Mary's University Entrepreneurship CentreNSCC EntrepreneurshipNSCAD University

Almost D-2 weeks until Food Hack NS 2019!! Don't complete your winter term without attending Food Hack NS! Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/spark-zone-18672573418 MSVU Career ServicesMSVU Applied Human Nutrition DepartmentMount Saint Vincent UniversitySaint Mary's University Entrepreneurship CentreNova Scotia Community College - NSCCNSCAD UniversityAcadia UniversityUniversity of King's College, HalifaxDalhousie University

Attention everyone!!! Yes, Nova Scotia Food Hack is happening! Mark March 9 & 10th on your calendar. Register: https://www.thesparkzone.ca/foodhackns/ Mount Saint Vincent UniversityNSCCSaint Mary's University Entrepreneurship CentreSaint Mary's University HalifaxDalhousie UniversityAcadia University

Before our Food Hack, do you want a warm-up hackathon experience? Check out the Atlantic lottery Hackathon at the Volta lab on Feb 8th- 10th. Don't miss this amazing opportunity! Register: http://ALC008.eventbrite.ca Attending the hackathon event on the weekend and wine the prize VS Watching Netflix for 10hs..???

2019 Food Hack Nova Scotia is coming soon! Stay tuned!

We help you launch business ideas and social innovations through developing creativity, empowering and collaborating. Spark Zone, is that you? MSVU students registration:[email protected] Mount Saint Vincent UniversityMSVU Career ServicesSaint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre

A workshop- How to make connections by Sally Ng. Thanks, Alneisha for sharing the lessons you learned.

Start your day with an inspiring quote from Steve Jobs.

Do you want to know how to think differently? Join our Design Thinking workshop! This is only for current MSVU students & Spark Zone members. Register:https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/nasil-nam-18232208290 MSVU Career ServicesMSVU Library (Mount Saint Vincent University)MSVU Business & Tourism DepartmentMount Saint Vincent University Students' Union (MSVUSU)Mount Saint Vincent University

Do you have an idea to change the world? Join the Spark Zone! We can help with that. The spark Zone; Student Entrepreneurial hub.

Join us Friday morning to meet the team and learn what the Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre can do for you!

THE NOVA SCOTIA SANDBOXES HAVE ENGAGED OVER 16000 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HOSTED OVER 700 EVENTS ... AND LAUNCH OVER 200 BUSINESS ENTERPRISES Today we join Dalhousie university in welcoming our newest sandbox, Surge to continue paving the way for entrepreneurship and innovation #innovationweek

Do you want to learn how to make business connections? Join the workshop on January 18th at Mount Saint Vincent University by Sally Ng, a global facilitator in business innovation. Seats are limited so register ASAP! Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/nasil-nam-18232208290 MSVU Career ServicesVinnie's Pub MSVUMSVU Library (Mount Saint Vincent University)MSVU Residence Life

Hello everyone! The Holiday Pitch Competition is COMING! Cash Prizes: 1st place - $750 2nd place - $500... 3rd place - $250 Take your idea to the next level and register for the Competition at https://www.thesparkzone.ca/holiday-pitch-competition/

Happy Friday! Spend your morning learning how to pitch with us! At 10:00 am today, we will be running a pitch training session! This is a great way to prepare for the upcoming Holiday pitch competition where you could walk away with prize money to enhance your business this holiday!

Calling all Student Entrepreneurs !! Don't miss your chance to win $10,000 to grow your business!

Are you a student with an innovative business idea? Register for The Spark Zone Holiday Pitch Competition! Through this competition you will receive training on how to pitch an idea, win money to grow your idea, and meet potential mentors and liked-minded peers. The Spark Zone is a entrepreneurship hub that brings together students and community members to create, develop and ultimately launch business ideas and social innovations. Note: You do not need to have an operating business to participate, just an idea! Reach out to [email protected] if you have ANY questions about the Competition. We will also provide training on pitching. Please register using the link below:

#STEMFESTIVAL2018 #innovation

Join us November 15th, 2018 for the Queen Pins Fall Fundraiser! The Spark Zone is giving away tickets to the first 15 students who register. Check the link attached and please enter the Promotional Code SparkZone2018 to get your free ticket. Queen Pins was started by a group of women from Halifax with the mission to raise funds for a local cause while networking with other powerful women. The Fall Fundraiser event hosts incredible speakers, showcase local businesses, and con...nect powerful women (and their supporters) to other powerful people within the community. All this while raising funds for Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax! The Giveaway is opened to students within The Spark Zone partner institutions: NSCAD, NSCC, SMU, MSVU, AST and King's College.

#FREEFORSTUDENTS Join us at MSVU next Monday to find out how women are leading digital disruption and what we can do to stand on the edge of change in our businesses. Reach out today if you are interested in a free ticket to this event, limited tickets available! Register today: https://register.esourceevent.com/event/group.aspx

Happy Thursday

Lianne Perry is a business consultant, writer, trainer, and performer. She uses comedy and her experiences with mental illness to help entrepreneurs work better... without compromising their own wellness. Lianne is passionate about work efficiency and quality of life for entrepreneurs at all stages of their careers. Come hear Lianne talk about her own experiences running and working with businesses while juggling the needs of family, clients, and her pet pig Hank the Tank. See more

Don't miss your chance to learn about the movement sweeping across Canada! Register today for this three-day event on social enterprise and how to seek the good in society through business. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-enterprise-symposium-tic

Join Startup YHZ at Saint Mary’s University for September’s Meetup!

Exciting opportunity for Women in Tech! Check it out and apply NOW:

Way to go Will! You prove time and time again there is nothing you can't do!

Venture for Canada is hosting their Innovation Jam at MSVU next weekend! Learn, network, and compete for some cash.

Awesome workshop coming up next week - and it's free!

Great article out of Dal on the NS Sandbox Innovation Bootcamp. Already looking forward to next year!

Awesome opportunity for students to get some web development/programming experience! SimplyCast Saint Mary's University Halifax Mount Saint Vincent University Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC

WordCamp Halifax is this Saturday! Whether you are an expert or a beginner there's plenty to learn - and tickets are only $25!

Get your tickets for a day full of learning and networking with Halifax's young leaders!

Amazing opportunity to promote your business and conduct market research!

A few great ideas for side hustles during your time at College/University!

Premier McNeil dropped by the NS Sandbox Bootcamp yesterday to chat with this awesome group of students!

After two amazing weeks with 58 inspiring students at the Nova Scotia Sandbox Boot camp we are wrapping up our final night with 4 alumni of the program ! #firesidechat #entrepreneurs #inspiration #collaboration

Wonderful day running a pipeline session with these students and hearing their pitches - great work!

Great article on the winners of our New Product Competition!

Awesome opportunity! Not only will you be able to attend the workshops, but think of the professional connections you'll make!

The final results !!! Congratulations to all of the participants !! #keepthedreamalive

We had 9 business pitched today by amazing young entrepreneurs ! Keep watching to see who walks away with the prize . #competition #entrepreneruship #youth

Want to keep your kid safe on Halloween !? These girls have got the fix for you. Pitch #3 Witches magic bag!! #entrepreneurship

"Hey mike! Why did the chicken cross the road??? To get to our eggs !!! " Pitch #2. Eggs for life!

After going through The Pipeline this morning we now get to see the impressive businesses in the Live pitch competition from students across Nova Scotia! #youthentrepreneurship #entrepreneurship #innovation #startupbusinessesNS

Calling all SMU students! Great chance to get out and celebrate entrepreneurship.

Awesome innovation from some local students/recent grads. Way to go boys!

Great feature on an up and coming student entrepreneur! Congrats, Deeksha!

Head over to Casino Nova Scotia on Saturday to support the NSCAD University Fashion Show! Student tickets available at the NSCAD Art & Supply store

#FoodHackNS winners SecondWave are moving their idea forward - can't wait to see what's next!

Good luck to those still writing exams! Whether you're studying or running your business, remember to take care of yourself.

Have a tech startup? This is one opportunity you won't want to miss!

Ninety students in Dr. Xiaoyu Liu’s course Ethical Responsibilities of Organizations have been partnered with one of ten community organizations including A...dsum for Women & Children, Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank, Fairview’s Mobile Food Market, the SMU Community Food Room and the Saint Mary’s The Spark Zone. #dowhatyoudo See more

Congratulations to Surround Shower, the winners of our New Product Competition! Learn more about their product here: https://thesparkzone.ca/student-entreprene/surround-shower/

Join us tomorrow night as our final 4 teams pitch it out for first place and $10,000! Things will get underway at 6pm in the Scotiabank Theatre, Saint Mary's University Halifax - see you there!

Interested in learning to think more creatively? Want to solve real world issues? What about getting PAID to learn? Apply to this years NS Sandbox Creativity & Innovation Bootcamp! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/creativity-and-innovation-bootcamp/

Great job, Keegan!

They've been hard at work since January, and next week one lucky team will take top prize! Come out to support the students and hear some great pitches - see you there!

Thanks for the feature, Mount Saint Vincent University! We can't wait to see what the first place #FoodHackNS team will accomplish as they continue to work on their idea.

Great feature on the winners of the Mission Delicious competition at Mount Saint Vincent University! Dulse Chips will move onto the next round, facing competition from Quebec.