Project Grant 2036583
Award Date
2/15/21
Completion Date
1/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Cartilage Inc. (C47HFKTMNMA4)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92617, USA
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