Prapela

Portland startup gets FDA approval for hospital bassinet-pad innovation

Prapela Inc., currently staffed by two employees, aims to add 25 hires by the end of 2027 and employ more than 50 by 2030.

The good, the tough and the needed: 10 insights from Startup Maine Week

The Portland conference, held for the first time since 2019, offered sessions on a range of topics and networking events for budding and wannabe entrepreneurs.

Biddeford infant health startup gets $3.5M NIH grant

The grant, expected to provide $3.5 million over three years, was awarded to support the development and evaluation of Prapela's technology-enabled bassinet pad to treat apnea in preterm newborns.

🔒Money talks: From pitch contests to grants, how some Maine startups are becoming fundraising stars

Some Maine startups are racking up pitch-off wins before going on to other fundraising, while others prefer more specialized accelerator programs and grants.

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