Project Grant 2335454
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Adden Energy Inc. (LS1ERNQKZAD1)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Waltham, MA 02451, USA
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