CDL Atlantic
The 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 15 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ University student participants, along with RIO's Angela Avery, Dr. Carlos Bazan, Associate Professor, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research and Bronwyn Woolfrey, Venture Manager, 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, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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 2026/2027 cohort. Download the application file here:
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) – Atlantic - Application
Deadline to apply: Monday, September 14th at 10 a.m.
