Project Grant 2223083
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Membranex, LLC (TY9LYGCDHJS9)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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