Project Grant 2232769
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Robigo, Inc. (QER2JH51MWC3)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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