Project Grant 2334557
Award Date
12/15/23
Completion Date
11/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Maxwave LLC (UXPJTJY5GDM5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
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