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C4DI member MediMusic received global coverage for their launch, thanks to a team of companies working under the same roof.

The collaborative effort between the Hull health tech start-up MediMusic, Larkin PR and Influence Media, all based at C4DI, planned and delivered the launch that saw international coverage on BBC Click, BBC World, BBC News Channel, BBC Radio 4’s PM Programme, Rory Cellan-Jones’ Tech Tent podcast and The Guardian with strong local coverage in the Hull Daily Mail, BBC Radio Humberside and the Yorkshire Post.

Technology and environmental specialists AmbaSat have joined the C4DI community with a mission to give every individual, student, engineer and explorer the opportunity to build and launch their very own satellite into space.

Expensemate – a FinTech startup forged from a collaboration between a C4DI member and one of Hull’s most established businesses – is now expanding its in-house development team. Launched last year as part of The Rix Group, the holistic suite of products and services provides intelligent insights into company spending with MastercardsⓇ that can be controlled by business owners, an app that intuitively captures receipts and an online portal that streamlines bookkeeping.

C4DI-based firm aiming to revolutionise the construction industry through the use of digital technology has raised £250,000 to bring its smart building software to market.

Ian Yeo and Scott Pilgrim launched Bimsense four years ago after becoming frustrated by the traditional approach to building design, construction and management.

Smart tech firm Sauce has launched an innovative solution to enhance operational efficiency for one of the world’s biggest food and beverage companies. The technology developed by Sauce, which is based at Hull’s Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI) tech hub, is aimed at solving complex yard management challenges for confectionery and beverage manufacturer Nestlé.

Collaboration has never been more important for the construction industry according to national framework provider Pagabo, which is leading a call-to-arms for all companies to work together in order to drive real change and tackle long-term industry issues.

The end of March saw schools close their doors to most of their pupils for the foreseeable future, meaning that many families are now faced with homeschooling responsibilities, while teachers provide remote support and learning materials.

Two businesses within C4DI who specialise in education are working tirelessly to provide much-needed support to schools, teachers, parents and their children.

C4DI-based product design, 3D printing and rapid manufacturing company NFire Labs has launched a campaign to supply much-needed FFP3 Masks and Face Shields to the healthcare professionals for the fight against COVID-19.

Bombyx PLM recently teamed up with the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to promote, create awareness of, and include young women in the STEM narrative.