Project Grant 2151713
Award Date
2/15/23
Completion Date
10/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Mattiq Inc. (RGKQA22SLJR8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Skokie, IL 60077, USA
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