The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.

Founded at the University of Toronto, CDL now spans 14 locations worldwide and offers 23 specialized streams. All CDL sites are housed in university business schools and offer MBA students a unique opportunity to:

• Work with exciting, world-class early-stage companies
• Gain exposure to Mentors and Corporate Partners
• Learn how people allocate scarce resources
• Learn about innovation and entrepreneurship

Pictured: CDL-Atlantic Memorial University student participants, along with Dr. Carlos Bazan, Associate Professor, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research and Bronwyn Woolfrey, Venture Manager, CDL-Atlantic

CDL-Atlantic, based at Dalhousie University, is the only location in Atlantic Canada. 

Through the generous gift from CDL-Atlantic Founding Partner Mr. Mark Dobbin, Memorial University MBA students can participate in CDL-Atlantic, alongside MBA students from Dalhousie University, University of New Brunswick and Saint Mary’s University.

This program is currently open for applications for the 2025/2026 cohort. Download the application file here: 

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) – Atlantic - Application

Deadline to apply: Friday, August 22 @ 5 p.m.