Project Grant 2112061
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
3/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Susteon Inc. (NYGGSFNP2A84)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cary, NC 27513, USA
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