Project Grant 2213033
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Ionicscale LLC (CVB1EH38G4W8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
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