Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001513
Award Date
8/17/21
Completion Date
8/16/23
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Zymochem Inc. (FLNJKPXF1X95)
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Castro Valley, CA, USA
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