The pioneering Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI) in Hull has had a stunning makeover, creating a platform for the next phase of growth for the tech community.
After an eight-week refit, the transformation of the tech hub’s ground floor has been revealed to reinforce C4DI’s status as the place within the region where digital entrepreneurs and leading businesses come together to collaborate and innovate.
Since opening in 2015, C4DI has become established as one of the UK’s leading tech hubs. As the centrepiece of the wider @TheDock tech campus, C4DI has been the catalyst for the growth of dozens of digital businesses and the creation of hundreds of highly-skilled jobs.
Businesses such as Saab Technologies, payment tech provider Dojo, healthcare tech specialist Vertual, digital performance marketing agency Summit and regulatory compliance technology business Rubicon Bridge are all based within the tech community.
The major revamp is linked to the re-focusing of C4DI to support start-ups, enable business growth and retain tech talent within the Hull and Humber region.
“C4DI was created 10 years ago to bring Hull’s tech community together, providing a space where startups could grow, businesses could collaborate, and innovation could thrive. As we move into this next phase, we’re building on those foundations by focusing on inspiring and educating the next generation of entrepreneurs, supporting them in launching and growing their own businesses, and ensuring Hull remains a place where tech talent can thrive,” said C4DI Director Linsey Brown.
Wykeland Group, owner of the C4DI building, has made a further investment to create a refreshed home for the region’s tech community and underline C4DI’s appeal to digital start-up and scale-up ventures.
The transformation has created an open-plan ground floor space, with a new business lounge and expanded kitchen and breakout area, revamped communal spaces and additional co-working stations.
Matt Johnson, Director of content marketing agency Different Resonance, is one of the many entrepreneurs who have made C4DI their home.
He said: “I’ve been a member of C4DI since 2019 and chose to make it the base for my business because of the support the community provides for start-ups and its incredible location.
“Over the years, I’ve seen the space evolve. This next chapter is an exciting one. The new space will make it easier for the community to come together in different ways, fostering even more collaboration between businesses of all sizes.”
Andrea Morley, Associate Director of property development and investment business Wykeland, said: “We’re very proud of the hugely positive impact C4DI has had over the past decade and to have invested again to create the perfect environment for members and occupiers to thrive now and in the years ahead.”
The C4DI design and fit-out has been delivered by Hull-based commercial interior design company Chameleon Business Interiors, which led on the original look and feel a decade ago.
C4DI is hosting an open day on Wednesday, May 21, from 9am-7pm, for existing and potential new members of the community to experience and celebrate the transformation.
A new website has also been launched to coincide with the makeover, showcasing C4DI and the many opportunities it offers. Find out more at www.c4di.co.uk
