diff --git a/backend/scripts/prestart.sh b/backend/scripts/prestart.sh
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+#! /usr/bin/env bash
+
+set -e
+set -x
+
+# Let the DB start
+python app/backend_pre_start.py
+
+# Run migrations
+alembic upgrade head
+
+# Create initial data in DB
+python app/initial_data.py