Project Grant 2144054
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Invvax, Inc. (XD11NMF7NB14)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cypress, CA 90630, USA
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