Project Grant 2429456
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$274K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Novothelium, LLC (HCF3KC7C19D7)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX 78235, USA
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