Project Grant 2403483
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Axpro Semi (CCY6BBBAUUB1)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
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