Project Grant 2037947
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Xheme Inc. (C2QFNHLQHZA3)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newton, MA 02459, USA
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