Project Grant 2124746
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
7/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$254K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Infusense Corp. (U6FEM7N8QCF8)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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