Project Grant 2423362
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Lumoniq Inc. (GY2LVJBEBBF2)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78701, USA
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