Project Grant 2208556
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$254K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Elektroda LLC (KL8NR26AEVP4)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Homewood, PA 15208, USA
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