Project Grant 2304536
Award Date
11/15/23
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$274K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Lydian Labs, Inc. (DHUMYEYVBWQ5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Winter Hill, MA 02145, USA
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