Project Grant 2423454
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$254K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Neurobionics Inc. (UUKGN9CKYMY3)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Somerville, MA 02143, USA
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