Project Grant 2449802
Award Date
4/15/25
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Ultinat, Inc. (J8Q1X5J83ZJ9)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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