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Global Game Jam 2026

Shiftkey Labs 426-6050 University Avenue, Halifax

Build your own game from scratch in 48 hours! Dive into the world of game development, where creativity meets code, at the Global Game Jam in Nova Scotia! 🎮 Hosted at the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University by ShiftKey Labs and HCI4Good, join fellow game enthusiasts and developers for an amazing weekend of innovation and creativity. Unleash your imagination, collaborate with like-minded minds, and craft the next gaming masterpiece in the heart of Nova Scotia's gaming community. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a budding storyteller, this jam-packed event promises to be a pixel-perfect adventure where your imagination transforms into interactive realities. 🚀 This event is suitable for all skill-levels, and participants will have access to introductory workshops to help you prepare. Your $5 registration fee will secure your spot, give you access to the entire event as well as the prep workshops, and provide you with lots of food to fuel your designing! Secure your spot by registering now! 🎉 Information about the schedule and more on what to expect will come soon. Feel free to reach out with questions!

Cape Breton – Startup Smarter Bootcamp

500 George Street Sydney, NS B1P 1K6 500 George Street, Sydney

Come with your idea. Leave with a plan. Starting a business isn’t about luck, passion, or grinding harder. It’s about solving a real problem - for real people - in a way that actually matters. If you’ve got an idea but no clear starting point, this 1.5-day bootcamp is for you. It’s built for early-stage founders, side-hustlers, and soon-to-be entrepreneurs who want to do things right, from day one. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: Why more than 70% of startups fail in their first year - and how to avoid becoming one of them The essential mindset shifts serious entrepreneurs make (and how to train yours) How to use the Business Model Canvas properly - not like a business school assignment A way to test whether your idea solves a real problem (or just sounds good in your head) How to avoid the product-first trap and anchor your business in real customer pain This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a small group (max 8), no-nonsense, hands-on working session grounded in experience with over 200 startups. Expect honest feedback, strategic thinking, and moments of uncomfortable clarity - the kind that moves your idea forward. You’ll leave with a mental roadmap […]