Project Grant 2335927
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Cogni Trax (METTJRHZUJQ3)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
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