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The Man Who Built Our Block City

The Man Who Built Our Block City

As some of you may know, David Bugden is the man behind the painstaking digital recreation of Hull via Minecraft, making Hull one of the first cities in England to be Minecraftified (we checked, that's definitely a word, ahem).

This week the C4DI team and a few of our lucky members had the chance to meet Dave to get a first hand, full-screen demo of his creation in all of Minecraft's pixelated glory. 

Lambda Functions is Improving the Safety of Australian Highways

Lambda Functions is Improving the Safety of Australian Highways

Michael Clarke is Digital Architect at Lambda Functions and is currently transforming road safety in Western Australia through innovative technology. 

As part of a wider project to replace the existing highway classification method in Australia, Lambda Functions is developing a decision-making system that uses technology to classify the quality of roads...

I-CON: A Multi-Channel Approach to Packaging

I-CON: A Multi-Channel Approach to Packaging

The I-CON business launched in 2017. As Integration Consultants the I-CON team provides services from consultation to the development and delivery of a complete solution, with a particular focus on the challenges faced when implementing campaigns that feature Digital Packaging and connective technologies. The team facilitate projects that capitalise on the use of digital technologies integrated with the complete spectrum of packaging formats.

The Tech Community Gains Unprecedented Recognition at the Hull Daily Mail Business Awards

The Tech Community Gains Unprecedented Recognition at the Hull Daily Mail Business Awards

It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces from the C4DI at the Hull Daily Mail Business Awards. 

Software development company Sauce was rightfully crowned Start-up Business of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year, Amy Knight was rewarded for her hard work at social marketing agency eskimosoup...

Have you heard about Edenic innovation?

Have you heard about Edenic innovation?

C4DI Member Rob Lewis has 30 years of experience in corporate innovation. A year ago Rob founded 54DegreesNorth to leverage his experience to create a digital health innovation pipeline. Building on this foundation Rob has launched a brand new, co-developed process called Edenic Innovation with partners yesyesBD.

The process helps companies address 3 key challenges facing all businesses today - how to prevent themselves being disrupted; how to use digital technology; and how to think differently.  The process comes in various tailored packages to meet companies needs, it leverages digital talent and a framework of innovation scopes that forces a company to think differently and digitally...

How can Agile benefit your business?

How can Agile benefit your business?

Agile is a new method of delivering projects that is more efficient at delivering results, can save time, reduce costs and minimise the associated risks of traditional 'waterfall project management'. Agile emphasises responding to change, collaborating with clients, breaking down work into manageable chunks and frequently delivering a working product for feedback.

This week, we caught up with Steve Bowman to find out more about Agile and how he uses the method in his everyday life.

RB launch partnership with C4DI to help support technology start-ups in Hull

RB launch partnership with C4DI to help support technology start-ups in Hull

Leading global consumer health and hygiene company RB is helping Hull’s technology start-ups gain access to extra support in order to help them flourish. The company has partnered with Hull-based digital hub, C4DI (Centre for Digital Innovation), to launch the RB Mentorship 100 programme...

Experts to Debunk the Myths Surrounding Grants and Funding

Experts to Debunk the Myths Surrounding Grants and Funding

On Thursday 2 November, SparkFund will be popping into C4Di to chat about funding and grant opportunities for start-ups, SMEs and freelancers. This will include 1 - 2 - 1 surgeries for delegates which will focus on exploring the specific opportunities relevant to their needs and that of their business alongside support on...