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AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant Cycle

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The Foundation Seeks Proposals from Nonprofits to Support Youth-Led and High-Impact Innovations for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems 

DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Agriculture Foundation (the “Foundation”), a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, is seeking applications for its grant program. For this Call for Applications for Grant (CAG), the Foundation is primarily focused on funding requests that support the next generation of leaders in agriculture, helping them to develop innovative solutions for agri-food systems.

The Foundation invites nonprofit organizations registered and recognized as charitable under the law to apply for grant funding by submitting a grant proposal with grant funds $400,000$450,000 disbursed over a three-year project duration.

“As we continue to contribute to sustainable food systems, we need to encourage younger innovators to be involved in agriculture,” said Roger Batkin, Board Chair of the Foundation. “By working with nonprofit partners to establish youth-focused agri-tech programs, we hope to both support and educate younger people who can help develop different solutions for the future, for regenerative agriculture, climate resilience and technology innovations applicable to various agriculture ecosystems.”

In alignment with both AGCO’s purpose to deliver farmer-focused solutions to sustainably feed our world and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Foundation recognizes the pivotal role of young people in transforming and sustaining agri-food systems and the broad spectrum of opportunities the agri-food sector provides for improving youth employment and livelihoods.

Through community investment software partner, Benevity, the Foundation grant application platform will run from October 1 to November 29, 2024.

Grant proposals from eligible nonprofits must target youthful innovators (including startups), young farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises with a focus on working to develop agri-food systems for young people. The Foundation recommends that all nonprofits thoroughly review all the materials for CAG 2024 before preparing and submitting an application.

CAG Terms of ReferenceFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The application deadline for CAG 2024 is November 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. EST. Please check the eligibility requirements prior to applying for this grant. The Foundation will only assess applications that meet the eligibility requirements of the CAG, adhere to the thematic focus and submit all required supporting documents as outlined in the terms of reference.

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About AGCO

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands like Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO’s full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $14.4 billion in 2023. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com. For company news, information, and events, please follow us on X: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on X, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.

About AGCO Agriculture Foundation

Founded by AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) in 2018, the AGCO Agriculture Foundation is a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger. The Foundation promotes impact programs that support food security, sustainable agricultural development and build the necessary agricultural infrastructure in marginalized farming communities. The Foundation is domiciled in Vaduz, Liechtenstein and its operations are managed from Stoneleigh, United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.agcofoundation.org/

 

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Groundbreaking Very Large Sleep Study Reveals Unprecedented Insights into Sleep Patterns Across Age Groups

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fullpower-AI®, in collaboration with Stanford University and UCSF, is proud to announce the results of a landmark study presented at the recent European Sleep Conference in Seville, Spain. This study, leveraging the Sleeptracker-AI® platform, represents the largest-ever population-based assessment of sleep duration and architecture, analyzing over 7 million nights of sleep data.

Key Findings are: 

Sleep Duration: The study reveals a U-shaped distribution of sleep duration across age groups, with middle-aged adults sleeping less than both younger and older adults.Deep Sleep and REM Sleep: Deep and REM sleep percentages decline with age. Notably, individuals with sleep apnea (AHI > 5) experience significantly reduced deep sleep across all age groups.

Age-Specific Insights:

20-25-Year-Olds: Average sleep time is 431 minutes, with 15.9% deep sleep and 26% REM sleep.0-55-Year-Olds: Average sleep time is 413 minutes, with 14.3% deep sleep and 25.7% REM sleep.80-85-Year-Olds: Average sleep time is 420 minutes, with 13.1% deep sleep and 22.9% REM sleep.

“This study provides crucial baseline data for understanding sleep patterns across the lifespan and the impact of sleep disorders,” said Philippe Kahn, Founder and CEO of Fullpower-AI®. “It underscores the importance of the 7-hour sleep recommendation and highlights how conditions like sleep apnea can significantly impact sleep quality.”

The scale and depth of this research mark a significant advancement in sleep science. These findings may shape future research and clinical practice in sleep medicine.

For more information about the study or to access detailed data, please visit sleeptracker.com.

About Fullpower-AI®

Fullpower-AI® designs, develops, and operates the Sleeptracker-AI® platform worldwide, targeting clinical trials and medical practitioners. Integrated into market-leading Tempur-Pedic smart beds, our platform offers clinical-grade accuracy comparable to gold-standard PSG.

For further details or media inquiries, contact busdev@fullpower.com

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Byggfakta Group becomes Hubexo and announces new leadership structure

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New name reflects Hubexo’s position at the center of the global construction sector.New leadership and brand structure will drive innovation and growth.Product brands remain unchanged with a refreshed identity.

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Byggfakta Group, the parent company behind several market-leading construction data and information brands, including BCI, NBS, and Vortal, today announced that it has changed its name to Hubexo. This new identity heralds the start of a global rebranding and restructuring project to position the company as a dynamic and forward-thinking leader in the construction data and technology sector.

A new company website (www.hubexo.com) launches today. The name change only affects the parent company, although brands within the group will receive new visual identities to build a stronger link to the Hubexo brand. Customer-facing products maintain their existing names.

“The built environment shapes how we live, work, and play, and our new name reflects our commitment to connecting and shaping the global construction industry with our vital data and insights,” said Dario Aganovic, Chief Executive Officer. “We are building on almost 100 years of construction expertise, and now as Hubexo we’re unifying our global brands to drive innovation, empower our customers, and guide the construction sector into a sustainable future.” 

To reinforce its global ambitions, the Hubexo leadership team has been restructured to streamline operations and enhance innovation. The company has also appointed regional Presidents to oversee commercial operations in APAC, Northeast Europe, West Europe, UK & Ireland, and North America.

“Our new leadership structure allows us to sharpen our focus on innovation, collaboration, and customer success,” said Aganovic. “We’re creating an agile and united leadership that will deliver even better products for our customers and create a rewarding environment where our 2,500 colleagues around the world can thrive.”

The full Hubexo executive team now includes:

Dario Aganovic, Chief Executive OfficerFredrik Lundqvist, Chief Financial OfficerJoakim Percival, Chief Product OfficerLars Ryding, Chief Operating OfficerMiguel Sobral, Chief Strategy OfficerLindi Teate, Chief People OfficerAshleigh Porter, President, APACKyle Camp, President, North AmericaThomas Bejer-Andersen, President, Northeast EuropeJoanne Keit, President, UK & IrelandDario Aganovic, President, West Europe (Interim)

Hubexo will focus on its core construction data business, while the company’s non-construction operations, such as media and healthcare, will be spun out into a new entity led by Max Lagerstedt, former CEO Nordics, Byggfakta Group. Aganovic will serve as Chair.

The rebranding initiative is expected to be completed by Q2 2025, with updates to the group’s visual identity and brand communications in line with Hubexo’s vision. The Byggfakta Group website will redirect to Hubexo.com, where stakeholders can learn more about the new brand direction.

Notes for editors:

About Hubexo:
Hubexo, formerly Byggfakta Group, provides cutting-edge data, insights, and software solutions to the global construction industry. Founded in Sweden in 1936, Hubexo specializes in project information, eTendering, product information, market intelligence, and specification.  

With operations in more than 20 countries and a workforce of 2,500 employees, Hubexo helps its customers sell more efficiently, build sustainably, and lead the future of construction innovation.

Hubexo is owned by a private equity consortium of Stirling Square Capital Partners, TA Associates and Macquarie Capital. Dario Aganovic was appointed CEO in 2022.

For more information, visit: www.hubexo.com

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Hubexo Press Office
markst.andrew@hubexo.com
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Ampace will showcase its star product PU100 at the 2024 Asian Data Center Exhibition

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—— PU100, Protecting the Digital and Intelligent World

SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the widespread application of technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence, the data center industry is experiencing unprecedented rapid development. Ampace has deeply analyzed the scenarios of computing and power demand, innovatively developed the star PU series products, which will be showcased at the largest data center event in Asia from October 9 -10th, 2024 – the Singapore DCW Asia Data Center Exhibition. (Booth D15)

The PU series embody “high security, strong performance, easy maintenance, and high cost-effectiveness”. Leveraging Ampace’s leading technical capabilities, they significantly enhance energy utilization, reduce operation costs, ensures data security and stable operation, while promoting environmental friendliness and sustainable development, redefining the new standards of the digital intelligence world.

“Ultimate safety” is the unwavering philosophy of Ampace. Since the launch the PU series products, they have maintained a record of zero safety incidents. Underpinned by the core belief that “safety is the bottom line, moreover, it is the red line”. By establishing a three-layer safety defense from material genes to system architecture, it achieves a PPB-level safety standard.

At this exhibition, Ampace’s Chief Security Expert Dr. Zhu will share insights on “ESS Product Safety Design”, conveying the safety philosophy and practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Ampace is committed to providing global users with safe, reliable, intelligent, efficient, and green new energy product applications and services. This marks Ampace’s first appearance at DCW, demonstrating a deep commitment to the Asia-Pacific data center market. Ampace looks forward to engaging with global industry elites, exchanging cutting-edge experiences, exploring cooperation potential, and working together to inject strong momentum into the green transformation and sustainable development of the data center industry.

Ampace Technology Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Ampace”) stands as a globally acclaimed innovator in new energy technologies, committed to delivering green energy solutions with ultimate user experience to forge the world ahead and empower a better life. The company is known with world class R&D and manufacturing of a complete chain Li ion battery products from “Cell-Battery Pack-System Integration”, and has obtained of authoritative certifications.

In the realm of energy storage, e-mobility, power tools, vacuum cleaners, drones, and more, Ampace has established extensive strategic partnerships with industry leaders. The company is renowned for providing new energy products and services characterized by ultimate safety, reliability, performance, and user experience, serving over 41 million customers in 29 countries and regions worldwide.

To learn more, please visit the Ampace official website: https://www.ampacetech.com/en.

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