Mumbai, June 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday cleared the Maharashtra Agriculture-Artificial Intelligence MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025-2029, which aims to keep the state’s agriculture sector at the forefront of the digital era.

“Sustainable and scalable solutions will be implemented with the help of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Internet of Things (IoTs), Drones, Computer Vision, Robotics and Predictive Analytics. It will help in taking forward projects like Agristack, Maha-Agristack, Mahavedh, CropSap, Agmarknet, Digital Farming School, and Maha-DBT in the state. There will be a three-tier administrative structure for the implementation of this policy. A fund of Rs 500 crore will be made available for the first three years for the implementation of this policy,” said the government release.

The Cabinet also decided to amend or make changes to the policy in the next five years, as the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector is changing rapidly. For this, the State Level Steering Committee, State Level Technical Committee, Artificial Intelligence and Agritech Innovation Centre, and Agricultural Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation Centre under the Agricultural University will work.

“The policy will create a leading hub for AI and innovation in the agricultural sector in the state, will increase ‘farmer-centric use’ of AI technology, research, data sharing, support for start-ups, and it is expected to put Maharashtra at the forefront of digital agricultural innovation,” said the government release.

According to the state agriculture department, the policy will encourage startups, private companies/technology companies, agricultural universities, research institutes, agricultural science centres, private institutions and farmers/Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to adopt “farmer-centric” use of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.

This will involve institutionalising an Artificial Intelligence and Agritech Innovation Centre, which will act as an independent, full-time implementing mechanism for the practical implementation of this policy. This mechanism will work on various aspects under the policy, such as partnerships with national and international institutions, promotion of innovations, selection, implementation and financing of projects, coordination and capacity building.

Agri-Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Incubation Centres will be set up in four agricultural universities in the state under the guidance of institutions like IITs/IISc. According to the policy, a digital public infrastructure will be set up to support data-driven agriculture and AI applications. These facilities will facilitate state-wide, secure, consistent and consent-based data exchange.

A cloud-based Agriculture Data Exchange (A-DeX) and sandboxing facility will be made available, connecting all agriculture-related databases of the Central and State Governments (Agristack, Mahavedh, Maha-Agritech, CropSap, Agmarknet, Digital Shetishala and Maha-DBT) to this digital platform. Through this exchange, data on farmers, their land, crop information, local weather, and soil health will be made available for AI projects.

“An integrated engine with AI-enabled Remote Sensing and Geo-spatial Intelligence will be developed. This will help in decision making by analysing spatial information from various sources collected through satellite imagery, drone surveys, UAVs and IoT-based devices. This system will be connected to national and state platforms like MahaVedh, FASAL, and Bhuvan through API. This platform can be used by departments like Agriculture, Water Resources and Revenue and Disaster Management for various purposes,” said the government release.

Source: IANS

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As TechRadar’s Senior Fitness and Wearables Editor and someone with 10 years of fitness writing experience, I know (on paper) a thing or two about the gym. At one point in my life, I had made considerable strength gains: I could crank out a set of 10 strict-form pull-ups, and I was very happy with what I saw in the mirror.

Alas, life happens. Due to a combination of moving cities (losing my old gym community in the process), age and changing my priorities from building muscle to running marathons, I’ve lost a lot of my old strength gains. I’ve switched my best gym shoes for my best running shoes.

June 17, 2025

4iiii Innovations Inc., a global leader in cycling performance technology, is excited to announce further expansion of its Factory Install Program in Spain and Portugal to now include dual-sided power meter installations. Cyclists in these regions can now have 4iiii dual-sided PRECISION 3+ PRO Powermeters locally installed on their Shimano crankset, enhancing accessibility and performance for riders across Europe.

Cochrane, AB (June 17, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/  – 4iiii Innovations Inc., a global leader in cycling performance technology, is excited to announce further expansion of its Factory Install Program in Spain and Portugal to now include dual-sided power meter installations. Cyclists in these regions can now have 4iiii dual-sided PRECISION 3+ PRO Powermeters locally installed on their Shimano crankset, enhancing accessibility and performance for riders across Europe.

“Europe continues to be one of our strongest and fastest-growing markets, driven by a passionate, performance-focused cycling community,” said Mac Potter, 4iiii Director of Aftermarket Sales & Marketing. “We’ve already seen great success with our Factory Install Program in Spain and Portugal, and the introduction of dual-sided installation is the next step in meeting rider demand and elevating local service. 4iiii has been dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable performance data to athletes – wherever they ride. Expanding the program to include dual-sided installs in these key markets helps us further that mission.”

The PRECISION 3+ PRO Powermeter is 4iiii’s most advanced power meter to date, offering dual-sided power metrics, accurate data within +/-1% using the team’s patented 3D strain gauge technology, automatic terrain selection, a robust battery life (up to 550 hours), and Apple Find My integration. The inclusion of left/right balance, pedalling efficiency and torque effectiveness make for an even more detailed training and performance experience.

A Factory Install allows riders to have 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeters professionally installed on their own Shimano crankset. By using the customer’s existing crank, the process guarantees a perfect fit for their specific bike setup and is a cost effective way to get set up with the industry-leading technology. Once the order is confirmed, the crankset is sent to a 4iiii facility in Seville, where the power meters are expertly installed before being quickly returned, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free experience from start to finish.

For customers in Spain and Portugal the dual-sided PRECISION PRO 3+ PRO Powermeter is compatible with Shimano 9200 (Dura Ace) and 8100 (Ultegra) cranks. Customers can place orders directly at 4iiii.com or their local 4iiii dealer.

Dealers interested in offering the PRECISION 3+ PRO Powermeter are encouraged to contact Surbikes, the official 4iiii distributor for Spain and Portugal.

About 4iiii Innovations Inc.

Located at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, we are a sports technology company committed to helping riders unlock their full potential through intuitive training tools. Our products include cycling power meters designed for both outdoor and indoor cycling and fitness markets. We strive to engineer and produce the most accurate and high-performing equipment—at a price point that makes advanced training accessible to every athlete.

We take pride in supporting professionals riding 4iiii-equipped bikes who have claimed World Championships, Paris-Roubaix victories, and Tour de France stage wins and weekend warriors who consistently dominate their friends on Strava.

To learn more about 4iiii and their products, visit: www.4iiii.com.

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Oversubscribed Series F Led by Dragoneer Investment Group

DURHAM, N.C., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Teamworks, the Operating System for Sports™ powering more than 6,500 elite sports teams globally, today announced it has secured $235 million in an oversubscribed Series F financing led by returning investor Dragoneer Investment Group.

This latest round, which closed at a pre-money valuation exceeding $1.0 billion, will fuel the company’s mission to advance AI-powered solutions across professional, collegiate, and Olympic sports programs, cementing Teamworks’ position as the leading sports technology company globally.

“This significant investment validates our vision of creating the most comprehensive technology ecosystem in sports,” said Zach Maurides, CEO and Founder of Teamworks. “From our origins in communication and scheduling, to building the defining operating system for sports, this funding positions us to accelerate our data science capabilities and to shape the future of AI in sports.”

Teamworks has established itself as the premier provider of sports technology across four key pillars, delivering a platform that drives winning by unifying talent acquisition, athlete development, game preparation, and operational excellence in one powerful ecosystem:

Personnel:
For front office and personnel staff to drive talent identification, acquisition, and development that helps build championship-caliber teams.

Performance:
For integrated performance teams to deliver evidence-based, personalized, and coordinated care that increases availability and readiness to compete.

Coaching:
For coaching staff to streamline game preparation by bringing video, data-driven insights, and reporting into one powerful and mobile-friendly platform.

Operations:
For organizational leaders to streamline communication, logistics, and administrative functions across entire organizations, connecting and empowering staff and players.

The investment comes at a time when Teamworks’ operating system is already the preferred technology for collegiate and professional teams globally, including 100% of NFL, 90% of MLB and Premier League, 87% of NBA, 83% of MLS teams, 81% of NHL teams, 99% of DI NCAA athletic departments, and 65+ Olympic federations across 24 countries.

“Teamworks is the unmatched leader in sports technology, delivering critical solutions that are indispensable to organizations across the sports ecosystem,” said Christian Jensen, Partner at Dragoneer Investment Group. “Throughout our partnership, we have witnessed firsthand their remarkable execution, product expansion and growth trajectory. Their innovations in talent acquisition, player development, gameday preparation, digital banking, and operational technology create a market-leading end-to-end experience. We’re excited to be a part of Teamworks’ next chapter as they continue to transform how sports organizations operate.”

This funding, a combination of primary and secondary, will enable Teamworks to accelerate development of AI-powered solutions across all four product categories by expanding its world-class data science team and enhancing AI-driven insights that deliver smarter, faster decision-making for athletes, coaches, and administrators. It will also enable Teamworks to enhance its market-leading platform functionality through improved data unification across products, deeper integration with key partner technologies, and a consolidated mobile app that delivers real-time alerts and context-aware recommendations powered by its best-in-class machine learning and data science capabilities.

“Our customers choose to partner with us not only because we’re a stable, reliable company that for 18+ years has continued to deliver premium solutions, but because we continue to evolve right alongside them,” said Kyle Charters, CFO of Teamworks. “As the sports landscape changes and as our customers’ ambitions grow, this milestone provides significant resources to invest in innovation and world-class talent that will help them succeed.”

About Teamworks

Teamworks is the leading operating system for high performance, powering more than 6,500 sports teams and military organizations worldwide. Teamworks’ suite of best-in-class products drives winning by enabling data-driven talent acquisition, holistic performance development, game preparation, and operational excellence. Founded in 2004, Teamworks has expanded its offerings through strategic acquisitions, including INFLCR, ARMS Software, Smartabase, Zelus Analytics and Telemetry Sports, enhancing its ability to meet the complex needs of modern high-performance environments. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Teamworks remains at the forefront of innovation in sports and human performance technology. Visit teamworks.com to learn more.

About Dragoneer Investment Group

Dragoneer Investment Group is a growth-oriented investment firm with over $25 billion under management and a flexible mandate to invest in high-quality businesses in both the public and private markets. For over a decade, Dragoneer has partnered with management teams to grow exceptional companies, characterized by sustainable differentiation and superior economic models. The firm seeks to deliver attractive returns while maintaining a focus on capital preservation and margin of safety. Dragoneer looks to partner with the best businesses globally and has been an investor in companies such as Airbnb, AmWINS, Atlassian, AuditBoard, CCC, Clearwater, Datadog, Dayforce, Dollar Shave Club, DoorDash, Duck Creek, Dynatrace, Flipkart, Mercadolibre, Meta, Nubank, PointClickCare, Procore, Roblox, Samsara, Slack, Snowflake, Spotify, Uber and others.

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We’re on the ground at the 2025 ATN Innovation Summit, streaming live insights, product unveilings and conversations with the boldest minds shaping the future of fitness, wellness, and technology

Welcome to Athletech News’ live coverage of the 2025 ATN Innovation Summit, where the biggest thinkers, disruptors and decision-makers in fitness, wellness and technology are in one location to help shape what’s next. From AI-fueled advancements and connected fitness breakthroughs to new business models and the future of consumer engagement, this is where innovation meets impact.

Our Athletech News editorial team is updating this live feed in real time, bringing you key takeaways from panels, product launches, founder insights, investor perspectives and everything in between. Whether you’re watching from your office, your gym, or on the go, consider this your all-access pass to the most important ideas driving the industry forward.

Scroll down for the latest—and check back often. We’re just getting started. Writers: Josh Liberatore (JL), Collin Helwig (CH), Elizabeth Ostertag (EO) and Courtney Rehfeldt (CR).

NEW: 10:07am (JL): During a panel discussion on the “Fitness Industry’s Role in America’s Healthcare Crisis,” 

The “fitness as healthcare” movement might be real, but a lot of work remains to be done. 

Anthony Geisler, the CEO of Sequel Brands, and Calley Means, a special adviser to the White House, called on fitness industry leaders to do a better job at prioritizing advocacy efforts and making their voices heard in Washington, D.C. This is especially important amid the “Make America Healthy Again Movement,” regardless of your personal political views, they added. 

“The fitness industry needs to actually step up and defiantly and aggressively state that ‘we are frontline healthcare workers,’” Means said, pointing to the fact that bars and drug stores were often open during the COVID-19 pandemic while gyms were forced to shut down. 

Geisler, who recently attended a MAHA report release event held by the White House, called on his industry peers to join him in future visits to DC. 

“When we were there at the White House a couple weeks ago, there (weren’t) a lot of people from the fitness industry,” Geisler said, noting that other industries, like nutrition, were better represented. 

Means, who was a lobbyist before he co-founded telehealth platform Truemed, noted that other industries are highly active on Capitol Hill while the fitness industry essentially sits on the sideline.  

“The industries that profit from people being sick are flooding donations, they are in DC all the time,” Means said. “The CEOs of pharmaceutical and insurance companies essentially live in DC these days, and they are letting their voice be heard.”

9:55 am (JL): Fitness and wellness brands looking to thrive in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) must invest in data and consumer insights, says Josh Walker, the co-founder and CEO of the Sports Innovation Lab, a data analytics firm that works with the world’s top sports leagues and media properties. 

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“If you get any heebie-jeebies about AI and what’s coming next, you should, because AI is going to change everything,” Walker said. 

“What I tell the NFL, what I tell ESPN and what I tell everybody in the sports media and entertainment world, is if you don’t know your customer you can’t talk to them. … And AI is all about having a conversation. … You have to be collecting this data; you have to be studying what your customers are doing, and that will prepare you for the future,” Walker added.

9:15 a.m. (JL): To kick off the ATN Innovation Summit 2025, Athletech News founder and CEO Edward Hertzman called on the industry to come together – but also to think bigger about what it means to be a fitness and wellness company in a rapidly changing, more highly connected world. 

“This Summit marks something bigger – a new kind of industry gathering,” Hertzman said. 

“When I look out right now, I don’t just see fitness brands. I see doctors, I see wellness operators, I see tech founders, real estate executives, med spas, apparel execs, data scientists, hotel groups, and consulting firms. And I think: what do we even call ourselves anymore?”