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A Startup in BBSR aims to provide affordable diagnoses for pregnant women

Sumona Karjee Mishra, the founder of Prantae Solutions, is working to launch 'EyeRa', an early detection platform for preeclampsia (rare pregnancy disorder) by the end of 2021. This biotech startup develops diagnostic solutions and devices with a primary focus on pregnancy healthcare and other related disorders. The startup has raised funding from micro, small, and medium enterprises along with various grants from government and non-for-profit organisations, including DST-NIDHI-PRAYAS grant sanction, DBT-BIRAC BIG grant, BPCL Ankur grant, and TATA Trust-Harvard SAI Livelihood Creation along with the government of Odisha. From 2016 till 2018, this startup has raised about Rs 1.89 crore, most of which was from the government. For its work, Prantae has been recognised with awards like the Pride of Odisha 2018, and Edex 40 under 40 entrepreneur by TNIE in 2018.