Cooperative Agreement 2404918
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Semergytech, Inc. (DYWDRPSXCM38)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA
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