Project Grant 2111796
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$255K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
RYP Labs, Inc. (MTJNQTYRGNR1)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kirkland, WA 98033, USA
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