Project Grant 2036639
Award Date
2/15/21
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Vena Vitals Inc. (EHSLFPGBL8K5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92617, USA
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