Project Grant 2112366
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
2/28/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Spinex Inc. (XNMDENJ7E211)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Northridge, CA 91324, USA
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