Project Grant 2423517
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Lightfinder Inc. (L37BXCHXLJZ5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, MA 02420, USA
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