Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001847
Award Date
5/10/24
Completion Date
5/9/27
Dollars Obligated
$3.1M
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Ganify, Inc. (W4LLFXCBFFM5)
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
State College, PA, USA
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