Cooperative Agreement 2151628
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$878K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Surfplasma Inc. (Y96ESVKCPTE9)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
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